About Shiva Tatwa Yogshala | Trusted Yoga School in Nepal

Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu

Who We Are

Authentic Yoga, Taught With Heart

Shiva Tatwa Yogshala is a Himalayan yoga school in the peaceful foothills of Budhanilkantha, on the northern edge of Kathmandu. We welcome beginners, experienced practitioners and future teachers from all over the world.

Our programs grew from one simple idea: yoga should be learned the traditional way: slowly, in small groups, close to nature and guided by teachers who live what they teach. Today that idea covers Yoga Teacher Training, healing retreats, yoga treks, Reiki, aerial yoga and singing bowl therapy.

The Meaning of Our Name
“Shiva Tatwa” means the essence of Shiva, pure and peaceful awareness, and a “Yogshala” is a traditional school of yoga. Our name is our promise: a place to return to that inner calm.

Founder

Meet Our Founder

Devraj Pathak

CEO & FounderShiva Tatwa Yogshala

Devraj Pathak is the founder of Shiva Tatwa Yogshala. His roots are deep in the spiritual, but the place where he truly blossoms is outside, with students, on the mat.

After college he left his hometown to study further, and went on to spend years of practice in the Himalayas, in Nepal and in India, learning from many teachers before opening the doors of his own school.

Yoga is not something you finish. It is something you live, a little more each day.

E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance
Reiki Master
Certified Life Coach
Certified NLP Practitioner

His Journey

To further his education he left his hometown after finishing college and went to Rishikesh, where he took up intense spiritual practice in the shadow of the Himalayas and beside the sacred Mother Ganges. In his search he visited the temples of several well-known Sadhus and Yogis, learning practices that bring a deep change in a person's spiritual growth.

Over the years he spent in the Himalayas, in Nepal and in India, he studied many styles of yoga with a wide variety of yogis. He then taught every part of yoga across Nepal and India, in a clear and practical way that stays close to Indian and Nepalese tradition, and today he shares that knowledge with students from all over the world who want to learn yoga in all its depth.

Styles he has studied

Hatha Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga
Sivananda Yoga
Raj Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Laya Yoga
Tantra Yoga
Kriya Yoga
Dhyana Yoga
Mantra Yoga

What he teaches

Yogic Kriyas
Yoga Nidra
Mantra Chanting
Bandhas
Mudras
Pranayama
Relaxation Methods
Ancient Indian Philosophy
Sacred Texts
Reiki
Acupressure
Magnet & Yoga Therapy
Ayurveda
Yoga Anatomy
Detoxification Practices
Natural Medicine

What We Believe

The Heart of Our School

Four simple values guide every class, every retreat and every step on the trail.

Rooted in Tradition

Classical Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy, taught as a living Himalayan tradition, not a workout.

Small Groups, Real Care

We keep every batch small, so each student gets personal attention, honest feedback and a teacher who knows their name.

Healing for Body & Mind

Yoga, Reiki and sound healing work together with sattvic vegetarian food and quiet rest to restore balance from the inside out.

A Home in the Himalayas

Clean air, forest trails and temple bells. Our Budhanilkantha ashram gives practice the stillness it deserves.

What We Teach

Six Paths, One Destination

A calmer body, a clearer mind and a deeper connection to yourself.

Yoga Teacher Training Authentic Himalayan yoga teacher trainings in Kathmandu, Nepal Explore

Retreats Healing retreats blending yoga, meditation, Reiki and Himalayan nature Explore

Yoga Treks Where the practice of yoga meets the majesty of the Himalayas Explore

Healing Courses Traditional Usui Reiki training and energy healing certification Explore

Aerial Yoga Courses Defy gravity, build strength, flexibility and joy in the silk hammock Explore

Singing Bowl Courses Ancient Himalayan sound healing with authentic hand-hammered bowls Explore

Our Teachers

Learn From Experienced Guides

Qualified, caring teachers who share yoga as a way of life.

Prajwal Pathak

RYT 500

Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga Teacher · Reiki Master · Sound Healing Instructor

“Yoga is a journey back to yourself, one breath at a time.”

Mr. Vikram

Master's in Yoga

Yoga Teacher · Yoga Therapist · Yoga Games Coach

“Practice with discipline, live with awareness, and grow through yoga.”

Ramhari Timsina

Master in Yoga Science

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology Teacher · Sanatan Hatha Yoga Teacher

Blends traditional yogic wisdom with academic knowledge, from yoga anatomy to Sanatan Hatha Yoga.

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★★★★★

Shiva Tatwa Yogshala is a special place! I did a retreat there for 10 days. They offer a good programme and enough time to rest. The room was very good and clean. I felt like home, everybody is very warm and welcoming. The yoga classes and sound healing were great. There is a lot of knowledge they share! I will come back if I am in Nepal again. I am very happy that I chose to come to Shiva Tatwa.

Samjhana DahalRetreat Guest