Yoga Courses

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

The Path to Mastery

70 Days / 69 Nights
Kathmandu, Nepal
Next: 1 Nov 2026
Yoga Alliance RYT 500

From · per person USD 2,699 Shared room USD 2,699 · Private room USD 2,999

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About this course

The Path to Mastery

The pinnacle of yoga teacher training. This is a complete immersion combining our 200-hour and 300-hour programs into one seamless, transformative journey.

It is for the individual who wishes to devote themselves fully to the path of yoga, emerging not just as a teacher but as a masterful guide and lifelong student — with additional modules on leadership, running a yoga school and in-depth research projects.

70 Days / 69 Nights
Kathmandu, Nepal
From USD 2,699

Benefits of this course

What this course gives you

Internationally recognised

Graduate from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School and register as a yoga teacher anywhere in the world.

A deeper personal practice

Daily asana, pranayama and meditation transform your own practice — strength, flexibility and calm that last.

Confidence to teach

Practise teaching every week with feedback, so you leave ready to lead your own classes.

Philosophy you can live

Understand the Yoga Sutras and yogic lifestyle — and how to bring them into everyday life.

Healing woven in

Sound healing and meditative healing are part of the training, not an extra.

A lifelong community

Study with people from around the world and join a global family of Shiv Tattva graduates.

What you will learn

Skills you will take home

1
Asana alignment
Hatha and Ashtanga postures, safe alignment, adjustments and the use of props.
2
Pranayama & meditation
Classical breathing techniques, bandhas, mudras and guided and silent meditation.
3
Teaching methodology
Sequencing, cueing, class planning and holding space for a group.
4
Anatomy & physiology
How the body moves, breathes and heals — applied directly to your practice.
5
Yoga philosophy
Patanjali’s eight limbs, the Yoga Sutras and the yogic way of life.
6
Sound & meditative healing
Using singing bowls and meditation to support deep relaxation and healing.

Why choose us

Why students choose Shiv Tattva

Yoga Alliance registered school

A Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) — trusted training standards.

Small, personal groups

Batches of up to 10 students, so every student gets real attention.

Experienced teachers

E-RYT 500 yoga teachers, Reiki Grand Masters and singing bowl masters.

Peaceful Himalayan ashram

In quiet Budhanilkantha, beside the Shivapuri forest — away from city noise.

Stay & sattvic meals included

Comfortable rooms and three fresh vegetarian meals a day in residential programs.

Booking you can trust

No payment to enquire, full refund if we cancel, and flexible future dates.

Daily Schedule

A typical day

6:00 AM Wake up to the sound of singing bowlsNow
6:30 AM Pranayama (breathwork) & meditationNow
7:00 AM Ashtanga / Hatha / Vinyasa asana practiceNow
9:00 AM Sattvic breakfastNow
10:00 AM Philosophy lecture / meditation / healingNow
12:30 PM Sattvic lunch & restNow
2:30 PM Sound healing / anatomy & alignment workshopNow
4:00 PM The art of sequencing & teaching methodologyNow
4:30 PM Restorative / Ashtanga / Hatha / Vinyasa practiceNow
7:00 PM Sattvic dinnerNow
8:00 PM Kirtan / singing / dancingNow
9:00 PM Self-study / journaling / noble silenceNow
9:30 PM Lights offNow

Curriculum

What you will learn

01 Advanced Techniques & Practice

Master classes in advanced asana, pranayama and meditation. Deepening personal sadhana (practice).

02 Advanced Teaching Methodology

Mentorship, teaching clinics, designing advanced workshops and retreats, theming and weaving philosophy into classes.

03 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology / Advanced Sound Healing

Yoga therapeutics, working with specific populations (prenatal, seniors, injuries) and applied neuroscience.

04 Philosophy & Ethics / Advanced Meditative Healing

Comparative philosophy, studying Tantra and other paths, and the business and ethics of advanced teaching.

05 Practicum

Assisting on the 200-hour course, teaching advanced classes and receiving professional mentorship.

What’s Included

Everything taken care of

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Included in your fee

No hidden extras — this is all part of the price.

Shared / personal accommodation for the full course
Three sattvic meals per day
All course materials and manual
Course tuition and certification
Weekly hiking / city tour / temple visits
Wi-Fi access

Not included

Good to budget for separately.

International or domestic flights to/from Nepal
Nepal visa fees (paid on arrival at Kathmandu Airport)
Travel and medical insurance (recommended)
Personal expenses (laundry, snacks, shopping, etc.)
Extra drinks outside meals (coffee, bottled water, soft drinks)
Private room upgrade (available on request)
Optional sightseeing or tours in Kathmandu
Extra nights beyond the course schedule
Massage or additional wellness therapies

Food & accommodation

Choose your room

Your room and three sattvic meals a day are included in the 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Prices are per person, for the whole program.

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Shared Room

Per person USD 2,699

Share with a fellow student — great company and the best value.

Twin, triple or four-sharing
Attached bathroom with hot water
Fresh bedding & towels
Ideal for making friends

Choose shared room

Most privacy

Private Room

Per person USD 2,999

Your own room for extra peace, silence and reflection.

Double bed, just for you
Private attached bathroom
Study desk & chair
Quiet space for rest

Choose private room

Included with every room

3 sattvic meals a day
Free Wi-Fi
24/7 security
Smoking & alcohol not allowed in the ashram

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