There’s no upper limit to how long you can stay at Swara. Stay for as long as it continues to serve your journey. While most guests stay for a few days or weeks, our longest stay so far has been three months.

We offer two yoga sessions daily:

Morning: A dynamic āsana practice to awaken and energise the body.
Afternoon: A slower, more introspective session exploring breathwork, chanting, and philosophy — an invitation to deepen beyond the physical.

For those curious about the roots of the practice, Sanskrit lessons are also available with Ganesh, who brings warmth and wisdom to his teaching.

Ganesh is our principal teacher. Rooted in a living Vedic and yogic tradition, he brings both depth and warmth to his teaching. With years of experience and an intuitive grasp of the physical, energetic, and psychological dimensions of practice, he tailors each session to meet individual needs. His approach is both grounded and adaptive, blending tradition with attunement, and always meeting students where they are.

Absolutely. Solo travellers are warmly welcomed at Swara. Many come alone, seeking stillness, clarity, or simply a change in rhythm. We can accommodate up to 24 guests at full capacity, making space for both quiet solitude and shared connection, depending on what you’re seeking.

Yes, hot showers are powered by abundant solar energy. We harness the sun to keep things warm, simple, and sustainable.

Yes, the meals at Swara are entirely vegetarian, thoughtfully prepared using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, many from our own land and neighbouring village.

Our focus is on nourishment, where food supports your practice, balances the body, and uplifts the spirit. Fresh, flavourful and grounding.

Swara offers a rhythm of its own, one where you’re welcome to slip into with ease. Beyond yoga, you might:

– Walk at sunrise or sunset through the quiet trails of Astam village
– Dip or swim in the cool waters of the Mardi River
– Learn to make masala chai and momos in our open kitchen
– Harvest vegetables or tend to the garden with your hands in the earth
– Milk the buffalo (if she’s in the mood)
– Weave bamboo baskets with local hands and stories
– Sing, drum, and dance around a campfire under mountain skies
– Stargaze, uninterrupted by city lights
– Bring your work and let the stillness hold you

Yes, we can organise a taxi for you from your hotel or Pokhara Airport.

While we do not offer a full laundry service, a washing machine is available for guests who wish to do their own laundry.

Each bedroom is fitted with universal sockets for your convenience.

We provide yoga mats in the shala, but we encourage students to bring their own for hygienic reasons.

Absolutely. While yoga is at the heart of Swara, it’s by no means a requirement. Many guests come simply to rest, read, walk, or reconnect with nature. There’s a quiet abundance here in the forests, the skies, the rhythm of village life, waiting to be experienced in your own way, at your own pace.