She Found Her Way Back. Now She Walks Beside You.
7 daysEasy
Wellness7 days of daily yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, and stillness in the Himalayan foothills outside Pokhara. The women of SASANE discovered mindfulness not as a career choice but as a survival tool during their recovery. Their presence on these journeys brings a depth of understanding and authenticity that no curriculum alone can provide. Yoga and meditation sessions are led by qualified local practitioners, while your SASANE guide accompanies you throughout. This retreat supports SASANE's broader mission: proving that survivor-led enterprise creates both economic independence and world-class experiences.
7 days of daily yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, and stillness in the Himalayan foothills outside Pokhara. The women of SASANE discovered mindfulness not as a career choice but as a survival tool during their recovery. Their presence on these journeys brings a depth of understanding and authenticity that no curriculum alone can provide. Yoga and meditation sessions are led by qualified local practitioners, while your SASANE guide accompanies you throughout. This retreat supports SASANE's broader mission: proving that survivor-led enterprise creates both economic independence and world-class experiences.
What to Expect
Yoga in the hills
Sessions take place on a timber-floored terrace open to the forest canopy, 1,400m above sea level. The sound of Himalayan birds, the cool mountain air, and the absence of traffic create an environment that most yoga studios spend thousands trying to replicate.
All levels welcome
Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, the programme meets you exactly where you are. Classes are capped at 8 participants so instructors can offer individual modifications.
Ayurvedic nourishment
Every meal is prepared according to Ayurvedic principles — seasonal, grounding, and vibrant with colour and spice. The chef works with local organic farms and adjusts menus based on the group's constitution.
SASANE guides
Your SASANE guides accompany you throughout, bringing warmth and lived understanding that transforms this journey into something deeply personal. Yoga and meditation sessions are led by experienced local practitioners.
Healing Is Not a Luxury — It Is How We Survive
The women accompanying your wellness journey did not discover mindfulness from a certification course. They learned it to survive — to process trauma, to sleep through the night, to reclaim their own bodies. Their presence gives these experiences a depth no resort can replicate. SASANE was awarded the World's Leading Sustainable Female Empowerment Initiative by the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. Read more in our blog
200+
Survivors empowered through SASANE
90%+
Training programme completion rate
10+ yrs
Running as a social enterprise
Award
To Do Award 2023 — Human Rights in Tourism
“This was the most amazing experience, we learnt so much and were welcomed with the most loving hospitality.”
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