Yoga Class Fees in Kathmandu: What Everything Costs
Drop-in NPR 600, monthly from NPR 5,000, live online from NPR 500. Every Yogmandu price in one place, what each option includes and who it suits.
"How much is a yoga class?" is one of the first questions people ask us, usually on WhatsApp, often before they ask anything about style or schedule. That is a fair question. Price decides whether you try a class at all, and too many studios make you message, wait and negotiate before you see a number.
So here is everything Yogmandu charges, in one place, with what each option includes and who it suits. All prices are for our studio in Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu, and are the same figures shown on each programme's own page.
The short answer
- Drop-in class: NPR 600 (USD 6) per class, no membership.
- Regular classes: from NPR 5,000 (USD 50) a month.
- Live online classes: NPR 500 (USD 5) per class, or from NPR 2,500 (USD 25) a month.
- Private and home classes: quoted on request.
- Sound healing session: from NPR 2,500 (USD 25) for an individual 60-minute session; group sessions are NPR 1,000 (USD 10) per person.
- 200-hour yoga teacher training: USD 1,400 residential, USD 600 non-residential, USD 500 online.
There is no joining fee and no contract. The details are below.
Drop-in classes: NPR 600
A drop-in is a single class, paid on the day. You do not need a membership, and most classes do not need a reservation. Mats and props are provided.
This is where we suggest everyone starts. One class tells you more than any website: whether you like the teacher, whether the room feels right, whether the pace suits you. If it does, you can move to a monthly plan. If it doesn't, you have spent NPR 600, not a month's fee.
Drop-ins also suit travellers passing through Kathmandu for a few days, and regular students whose weeks are unpredictable. Class passes are available on request if you know you will come several times.
See how drop-in classes work, or check the weekly timetable for the class levels.
Regular monthly classes: from NPR 5,000
If you plan to practise through the week, a monthly plan is better value than paying per class. It starts from NPR 5,000 (USD 50) a month.
The real benefit is not the discount. It is consistency. Practising two or three times a week with the same teachers is how beginners stop feeling like beginners: your teacher learns how your body moves, notices when you are ready to progress, and catches habits before they become injuries.
Monthly classes suit people who live or work in Kathmandu, particularly around Baneshwor, Shantinagar, Koteshwor and nearby areas where the studio is an easy trip before or after work.
Live online classes: from NPR 500
Our virtual classes are taught live, in real time, by the same teachers who teach in the studio. They are not recorded videos. A single online class is NPR 500 (USD 5); monthly plans start from NPR 2,500 (USD 25).
Online classes make sense when the commute is the obstacle: you live on the other side of the valley, traffic eats your evening, you are caring for children at home, or you have moved abroad and want to keep practising with teachers you know. Students join from different time zones.
The trade-off is hands-on adjustment. A teacher can see and correct you on camera, but cannot physically guide you. If you are completely new to yoga, a few studio classes first will make your online practice safer and more confident. Read more in our guide to online, private and home yoga.
Private and home classes: on request
Private classes are one-to-one (or a very small group) at the studio or at your location. Yoga at home means our teacher comes to you anywhere in and around Kathmandu.
We quote these individually because the cost depends on how often you want to practise, where you are, how long each session runs and how many people are joining. A weekly one-to-one at the studio is priced differently from three home visits a week for a family in Budhanilkantha.
Message us on WhatsApp with those details and we will reply with a clear figure, usually within 24 hours. There is no obligation.
Private sessions are worth the extra cost if you have an injury or health condition, if you feel self-conscious in a group, if you want to progress quickly toward a specific goal, or if your schedule simply does not fit a timetable. See private classes and yoga at home.
Sound healing sessions
Tibetan singing bowl sessions are a separate offering from yoga classes. An individual 60-minute session starts from NPR 2,500 (USD 25). Group sound baths are NPR 1,000 (USD 10) per person. Group rates for private bookings are available on request.
If you have never had a session, our article on what a Tibetan singing bowl session feels like explains what happens, from arrival to the last bowl. You can book on the sound healing sessions page.
Therapy and wellness
Yoga therapy, Reiki healing and diet consultation are individual services, so they are quoted on request after a short conversation about what you need. Specialised classes such as prenatal, children's and senior yoga are also priced on enquiry.
Teacher training and courses
For people who want to go beyond classes:
- 200-hour yoga teacher training (Yoga Alliance RYS 200): USD 1,400 residential, including 25 nights of shared accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day; USD 600 non-residential (tuition only); USD 500 live online, or NPR 40,000 for Nepali citizens. A USD 200 deposit secures your place. A new cohort starts every month.
- 500-hour advanced teacher training: from USD 2,500, depending on room type. It runs for 45 days and begins on the 15th of each month.
- Sound healing course, Level I: NPR 35,000 for Nepalese students, USD 350 for international students.
- Sound healing course, Level II: NPR 55,000 for Nepalese students, USD 600 for international students. Level I is required first.
If you are weighing up the training formats, our guide on how to choose a yoga teacher training in Nepal compares them side by side.
What affects the price of yoga in Kathmandu
You will find yoga in Kathmandu at very different prices. A few things explain most of the difference:
- Who teaches. A certified teacher with years of experience costs more than a newly qualified one. Ask about qualifications before you compare prices.
- Group size. A crowded hall can charge less per head. A smaller class gives you more correction and more safety.
- What is included. Mats, props, a clean changing area and drinking water seem small until a studio doesn't provide them.
- Commitment. Per-class prices are always higher than monthly ones, because the studio carries the risk of an empty room.
- Location. Studios in Thamel and other tourist areas often price for visitors.
The cheapest class is not good value if you stop going after two weeks. The most expensive is not good value if the teacher never learns your name.
How to pay and book
Most students pay at the studio. For anything booked in advance, such as private sessions, home classes or teacher training, our team confirms the details and payment method with you directly.
The easiest way to ask about anything on this page is WhatsApp: +977-9810263277. You can also email yogmandu@gmail.com or book online.
If you are brand new to yoga, start with our beginners' page and read what to expect in your first class. Then come in for one drop-in class. It costs NPR 600, and it is the quickest way to find out whether yoga is for you.