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Namaste🙏,
My name is Yogacharya Raj, but people call me "Guru." I was running a Yoga and Meditation + Ayurveda Retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas, overlooking the beautiful mountains & lake in POKHARA. Due to the Covid pandemic situation, it was closed, and now I'm trying to create a new location again, which is dedicated to Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda & Singing bowl near Kathmandu in my birth palce. Please help me.
Before Covid, I had my beautiful family, but life took an unexpected turn, and I lost it. Now, I am blessed with my precious baby girl, Shakshi, 9 years old, and we are living with my mother, Gyanu, 73 year old. Despite the challenges, I was striving to rebuild and grow, but nature had other plans. In September 2024, we faced yet another devastating setback—a landslide and flood that shook our lives once more. Yet, amidst the struggles, my determination remains unshaken. I am ready to rebuild, to rise again, and to create a better future for my family. Lets go together!
I need to take care of my beautiful and creative girl, as well as my elderly mother, and planning to create a beautiful location for Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Reiki, & Singing Bowl. So among the daily task, I will appreciate some help with the home chores.
We need volunteers to construct the center, where everyone can share joy of life. (Everything are in construction so be flexible about the tasks you are ask to).
In addition, every day we need help with cooking food for ourselves and gardening to grow vegetables.
We invite you to let your full potential flourish! You are welcome to join our yoga and meditation sessions, and we are open to any creative ideas and input you may have for our home.
Along with this, you can experience yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. Since it is a traditional Nepali village, you will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Nepali society and experience the rich customs and traditions of the Brahmin community firsthand. Think of it as an open cultural museum—a living, breathing space where you can witness and participate in the daily rituals, festivals, and way of life that have been preserved for generations. This is not just a visit; it’s an authentic cultural exchange that allows you to connect deeply with the heart and soul of Nepal.
Our destination is not a tourist location, so you can fully enjoy the authentic culture and traditions of a Brahmin family as a foreign guest. This will be a completely unique experience.
We have some rabbits to help release stress, and honey bees for honey. you may try bee venom therapy as well.
You can taste seasonal fruits such as oranges, kiwi, guava, sugarcane, bananas, Nepali hog plum, and local varieties of persimmon, plum, and peach from my garden. From the forest, we offer 100% organic fruits like Golden Himalayan raspberry, Berberis aristata, Himalayan ground gooseberry, and fragrant wintergreen in season.
You can have ginger and turmeric are available year-round, beneficial for health.
🌿 Zero Carbon Sustainable Construction Project 🧘
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We're building eco-friendly structures using local, organic materials like bamboo, straw, adobe, and hempcrete to achieve zero carbon emissions. These materials are renewable, low-energy, and can store carbon, reducing environmental impact. Our methods include solar power, manual labor, and traditional building practices to support local communities and sustainability goals.
🌿 Join Us via Workaway! 🧘
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Become a volunteer, learn hands-on green construction, and help us build a model for zero-carbon living. Let’s work together for a greener, sustainable future!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Writing
Plant care
Mountain
Nature
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Charity work
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Fitness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Now we are starting from zero. You can expect to learn about the Nepalese culture, including food, farming and building techniques. There is also the opportunity to improve your physical and spiritual well being through yoga and meditation practice and the fresh Himalayan air. We have a library that you are welcome to study , where you can learn about yoga, spirituality, politics and nature.(library is not open.)
✔️ Dos & 🚫 Don'ts
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1 . Help with Cleaning: Please assist with washing dishes after cooking and eating.
2 . Food Etiquette: Do not put leftover food back into the main pot.
3 . Temple Rules: During the moon cycle, kindly avoid touching my mom's small temple.
4 . House Maintenance: When you’re free, help clean the surroundings of the house.
5 . Healthy Gifts for Satya: Please avoid bringing sugar-filled or junk food for my daughter, Satya, even if she asks for it. Instead, consider thoughtful gifts like dried fruits, nuts, books, or other items that contribute to her health and development.(She loves painting materials.)
Help
we need to construct every thing keep your mind open & strong arms.
Our Progress So Far:
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1. Clearing landslide soil from the house and fields – Completed! 💪
2. Construction of a greenhouse for vegetables – Completed! 💪
3. Digging a well for a safety tank – Completed! 💪
4. Construction of a Yoga Hall – Completed! 💪
5. Renovating the old houses and adding fresh paint – Almost Finished! 💪
6. Demolishing the old cow stables & creating a garden in its place – Almost Finished! 💪
7. Removing unnecessary items and reorganizing the property – Almost Finished! 💪
🏗️In Progress ⛏️
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5. Designing a clear walking path around the property – going on... 🚶♂️
6.. Grafting branches of Fruits & herbals- going on... 🚶♂️
7. Creating a garden surrounding the Yoga Hall – going on... 🚶♂️
Next Steps: Planning & near fature
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1. Build Goat & Chicken shed. 🌱
2. Constructing a room for volunteers and visitors – Planning Phase 🛏️
3 . Building boundaries around the surroundings – Planning Phase 🏞️
Waiting For Special Volunteers:
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1. Spiritual wall artists.
2. Landscape Designer
3. Website creator.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Yes ! want to learn the different language.
Accommodation
Basic facility of accommodation of happy faces.
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Very simple room with Basic facility. warm Blankets. In case there are two same gender volunteers or couple, they will share the room.
( But very soon - You'll have a double twin bed in a shared room for two people. The room is simple, with a shared bathroom. Blankets and a hot water bottle, small table, small cupboard are provided, along with a mirror to see the goodness in your face.)
What else ...
A . From the corners of The Kathmandu valley.
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1. Bir Hospital, Kathmandu (Public bus )
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(Via Bhaktapur, Benepa)
- Timetable: From 5 AM to 5:30 PM in each 5 to 10 minute difference. (Price: NPR 120)
You will get bus to Panauti - 2.5 - 3 hours (32.6 km) via NH03. (Price: NRS 30)
From Panauti , catch bus or AutoRickshaw to Naya Pul Bus stop(Kushadevi) - 5 km west. Then Fallow Dhyan Marga or you may ask about Asharama or guru.
2. From Patan-Lagan Khal (Public bus )
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(Via Garkhu, Lankuri-Bhanjyang)
- Timetable: 6am, 8 am and 2 pm. (Price: NPR 125 aprox)
You will get the bus to Manadovan (1.5 - 2 hours) road F072 to Manadovan.
From Manadovan, catch a bus or AutoRickshaw to Naya Pul (Kushadevi) -24.3 km. Then Fallow Dhyan Marga or you may ask about Asharama or guru.
3. From Bhakatapur
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You should take a taxi from Suryabinayak chowk to Rani-kot, then Maane Dobhaan and trun left to Naya Pul (Kushadevi). Then Fallow Dhyan Marga or you may ask about Asharama or guru.
4. From Dhulikhal.
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You should take a taxi . Follow Dhulikhal Shreekhandapur Road, Then follow to Panauti and follow until Naya Pul (Kushadevi). Then Follow Dhyan Marga or you may ask about Asharama or guru.
5. From Namo Buddha
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You should take a taxi west through Balthali, Sunthan to Panauti (10 Km away), then 5km west until Naya Pul (Kushadevi). Then Follow Dhyan Marga or you may ask about Asharama or guru.
B. From Pokhara
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Each day one or two luxury buses come from Pokhara to Benepa (direction Dhulikhel), which is 10km away from our location.
It's a 7-8 hours journey with 3 stops to rest. The meal is not included but a bottle of water will be given. This option is way more comfortable because the bus has AC and you can choose your seat.
For that you need to book at least two days before. (Price: NPR 2200-2500)
Once in Benepa, you can take a taxi directly to our location or a local bus to Panauti. (Look directions from Panauti).
From Panauti (5km)
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1. public bus
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It moves on 45m & 1 hr times difference to Kushadevi-Ralaya. You can catch those public buses.Sometimes it's hard to get seat- it's local and no tickets system. (Price: NRS 30)
Time: 15 to 35m.
2. tuck tuck
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If you have Big Back-Pack, take Tuck-Tuck( Auto ) is best option from Panauti. They bring direct to here.
Price: NRS 250- 300.
Time: 10 to 15m.
🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️ Back to Kathmandu 🏃 🏃🏃
Each morning at 8AM only 1 bus from Naya-pool goes directly to Kathmandu, via Panauti, Benepa to Bir-hospital 2.5 to 3 hr. The price is NRS 150.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
any kind of 2 & 4 wheeler vehicles welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Rabbits
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if you want to be genuinely immersed into the culture and community this is the perfect workaway for you.
The village is not touristy you will most definitely be the only foreigner there so it is a authentic, simple experience of what life… read more
At the time she arrived, we hadn’t finished preparing a room for volunteers, so I reached out to my neighbor, and she kindly stayed at their place.
Her kind nature and strong sense of responsibility left a deep impression —… read more
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if you want to be genuinely immersed into the culture and community this is the perfect workaway for you.
The village is not touristy you will most definitely be the only foreigner there so it is a authentic, simple experience of what life… read more
At the time she arrived, we hadn’t finished preparing a room for volunteers, so I reached out to my neighbor, and she kindly stayed at their place.
Her kind nature and strong sense of responsibility left a deep impression —… read more
Özlem, your kindness and warmth left a deep impression on all of us. You helped my mom with cooking and cleaning, making things so much easier for her. We’re truly grateful for everything you did.
Having… read more
Faezeh graced our home for two weeks, and her presence was truly a blessing. She tirelessly helped us clear the landslide debris, leveled the area, painted doors and windows with care, and brought cleanliness and freshness to our house.
Her culinary skills were a delight, as she shared her traditional dishes,… read more
