Home to eight of the 10 highest peaks in the world, Nepal serves as the best foreground for practicing yoga and meditation. In fact, yoga teacher training in Nepal is one of the major reasons for several tourists to visit the country each year. However, as visitors and yoga enthusiasts, you need to prepare yourselves for a lot of things before you make your way to the mesmerizing land of Nepal. Here is a list of suggestions that will help you during your yoga training in Nepal:

• People – The Nepalese are extremely friendly and warm. They welcome everybody with open arms and an open heart. To earn brownie points with them, learn a few Nepalese words in advance and use it whenever appropriate. They will love you for it!
• Infrastructure – Most schools conducting yoga teacher training in Nepal are located near the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. The cities are better developed than some of the other cities and villages but they are not like most cities in India or neighboring countries. As a traveler, you must understand that the country suffered a major loss and will take years to rebuild.
• Climate – If you plan to pursue your yoga training in Nepal, you might as well plan to spend extra days exploring the country. Keep in mind that the country sits amidst the laps of the Himalayas and can get freezing cold during winters. Bring your warmers and trekking boots if you plan to indulge in trekking.
• Food – Nepal is a heaven for vegetarians and as a yogi, you will be required to stick to pure and fresh vegetarian food. The school where you undergo your yoga teacher training in Nepal will be most likely providing you meals and accommodation in the YTTC package. But, if you decide to eat out, try dal bhaat and the Tibetan momos– the national dish of Nepal.
• Internet situation – Most schools conducting yoga training in Nepal understand that tourists from all over the world come and spend weeks at these courses. During this time, they may need to contact their friends and family back home over voice or video calls and messages. Check with your school if they provide Wi-Fi or internet. Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara have several internet shops. Most cafés and restaurants also offer free Wi-Fi to guests.
• Transformation – Understand that yoga is an intense discipline. You will be experiencing some severe and unfamiliar changes in your mind, body, and soul. A standard 200 hour yoga teacher training in Nepal mostly comprises a combination of 2 or more yoga forms such as Hatha and Asthanga along with yogic science and ethics, human anatomy and psychology, yogic philosophy, alignment and adjustment, meditation, breathing techniques, and teaching methodology. You will learn a lot physically and spiritually. It is important that you prepare yourself and keep your mind and heart open for everything that comes your way during this period.

Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia with a history as old as 2,500n years old. The blessed lad of Buddha is undoubtedly one of the most scintillating experiences you will ever have.