The Lineage
Meet Your Teachers
Our team of dedicated practitioners brings decades of authentic training in meditation, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, and Tibetan Buddhism — rooted in living lineages, not textbooks.
"The Himalayas are not just mountains — they are the greatest meditation masters. Sit in their presence and the mind becomes still of its own accord."
Swami Ananda
Founder & Lead Meditation Teacher
Swami Ananda began his spiritual journey at age 14 in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand. After 12 years of intensive study under masters in Rishikesh and Varanasi, he established Himalya Retreat Nepal in 2009 to share the transformative power of authentic Himalayan practice with seekers worldwide.
Specialties
- ✦ Vipassana (10-day silent retreats)
- ✦ Yoga Nidra
- ✦ Pranayama & breathwork
- ✦ Tibetan Buddhism basics
- ✦ Mantra & Japa meditation
Credentials
- ✓ Trained under Swami Niranjanananda at Bihar School of Yoga
- ✓ Studied at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
- ✓ Lineage holder in Himalayan Yoga tradition
- ✓ 500hr+ Yoga Alliance certified
"Every planet in your chart is a teacher. Jyotish doesn't predict fate — it illuminates the soul's chosen curriculum for this lifetime."
Pt. Krishnamurthy
Vedic Astrologer (Jyotishi)
Pandit Krishnamurthy comes from a lineage of South Indian Brahmins who have practiced Jyotish for seven generations. He holds a Master's degree in Sanskrit and Astrology from Madras University and has been consulting and teaching at the retreat since 2011.
Specialties
- ✦ Parashari Jyotish (birth chart analysis)
- ✦ Jaimini system
- ✦ Nakshatra-based remedies
- ✦ Muhurta (auspicious timing)
- ✦ Karma & past-life exploration
Credentials
- ✓ M.A. Sanskrit & Astrology, Madras University
- ✓ Studied under Pt. K.S. Charak in New Delhi
- ✓ Published author: "Nakshatras: The Cosmic Map"
- ✓ 3,000+ individual readings given
"Ayurveda teaches us that we are nature. When we align with the rhythms of the cosmos — the seasons, the sun, the doshas — health becomes effortless."
Dr. Maya Devi
Ayurveda Practitioner & Yoga Teacher
Dr. Maya Devi completed her Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery at the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University. She trained in therapeutic yoga with BKS Iyengar's tradition and integrates both sciences in a uniquely Nepali approach grounded in Himalayan herbs and classical texts.
Specialties
- ✦ Dosha assessment & balancing
- ✦ Panchakarma cleansing therapies
- ✦ Therapeutic yoga & pranayama
- ✦ Ayurvedic nutrition & cooking
- ✦ Himalayan herbal medicine
Credentials
- ✓ BAMS from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
- ✓ Panchakarma training at Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala
- ✓ Iyengar-inspired yoga teacher (700hrs)
- ✓ Certified in Marma therapy
"Sound is the most ancient bridge between the ordinary mind and awakening. When the bowl sings, the boundary between self and universe dissolves."
Tenzin Rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhism & Sound Healing
Born in the Sherpa community near Boudhanath stupa, Tenzin Rinpoche received his early training at the Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu. He is an authorized teacher in the Gelug tradition and has studied sound healing with master craftspeople in Patan and Bhaktapur.
Specialties
- ✦ Tibetan Buddhist meditation
- ✦ Singing bowl sound healing
- ✦ Tonglen (loving-kindness) practice
- ✦ Mandala offerings ceremony
- ✦ Dream yoga
Credentials
- ✓ Ordained monk at Kopan Monastery, 2001
- ✓ Studied under Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
- ✓ Certified sound healer (Nada Brahma Institute)
- ✓ 18-month retreat at Tushita Center, Dharamsala
"Kundalini is not something exotic or dangerous — it is the energy of awakening that is your birthright. We simply create the conditions for it to rise naturally."
Saraswati Devi
Kundalini Yoga & Women's Wellness
Saraswati Devi discovered Kundalini Yoga during a period of personal transformation and devoted herself to its study under teachers in the Yogi Bhajan lineage. She has a deep interest in the intersection of yoga, Jungian psychology, and women's sacred wisdom traditions.
Specialties
- ✦ Kundalini Yoga kriyas
- ✦ Chakra healing & activation
- ✦ Women's moon circle facilitation
- ✦ Somatic breathwork
- ✦ Dream interpretation
Credentials
- ✓ 300hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (Amrit Nam Sarovar)
- ✓ Certification in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine method)
- ✓ Studied at Osho Commune International, Pune
- ✓ Women's Wellness Coach (ICF accredited)
"Every act of genuine service is a prayer. When we give without expecting anything in return, we discover that we were never separate from what we were seeking."
Govinda Das
Karma Yoga & Retreat Coordinator
Govinda Das brings the spirit of selfless service (karma yoga) to every aspect of retreat life. From coordinating logistics to leading kirtan evenings, he is the warm heart of Himalya Retreat Nepal. He trained in the Vaishnava tradition and has a background in community development work across Nepal and India.
Specialties
- ✦ Karma Yoga & seva (selfless service)
- ✦ Bhakti yoga & kirtan
- ✦ Community integration
- ✦ Retreat coordination
- ✦ Sanskrit chanting
Credentials
- ✓ 3-year residential study at Vrindavan ashram
- ✓ Diploma in Community Development (Kathmandu University)
- ✓ Trained tabla & harmonium player
- ✓ Sanskrit proficiency certificate
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