Dear Friends,
I would like to warmly invite you to join me for a very special journey to Nepal from August 30 to September 10, 2026. This retreat will take us through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom, and Lubra, offering a unique opportunity to practice together while visiting sacred places connected to the Bön and Tibetan yogic traditions. And going back to the retreat place where my dear Teacher, Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, stayed in Tukdam for 8 days, after passing away at 100 years old.
For me, returning to Nepal is always deeply meaningful. It is a place where the teachings I have studied and practiced for over 30 years continue to live in the landscape, the monasteries, and the people. Walking through these spaces reminds us that these practices are not only teachings in books but living traditions carried through generations.
During our time together, we will engage in Tibetan meditation and Tibetan yoga (Tsa Lung and some Trul khor) practices, integrating body, breath, and mind. We will visit monasteries, practice in places where great masters meditated, and spend time in the mountains, allowing the environment itself to support our practice.
Part of our journey will take us to Lubra, an ancient Bön village in the lower Mustang region, where we will visit the monastery and meditate in caves that yogis have practiced for centuries. These moments of practice in sacred places can open something very special in us, connecting us not only with the teachings but also with the lineage and the land.
Along the way, we will also explore the beauty and culture of Nepal, visiting sites such as Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Pokhara, and the Himalayan valleys that have inspired practitioners for generations.
This journey is both an outer pilgrimage and an inner retreat. It is an opportunity to deepen practice, share community, and experience the living heart of these traditions.
If you feel called to join this journey, I would be very happy to share it with you.
We’ve already received several early registrations. If you’d like to join the trip, let us know soon to secure your spot. For more information and registration details, please contact: info@alechaoul.com or go to alechaoul.com
with warmth,
