The practice
Asana, pranayama and meditation with Ira, every day of the retreat.
Bhutan · 7 – 12 October 2026 · 5 nights
Fifteen cottages above the Paro Valley.
Five nights at Olathang Cottages, Paro. Yoga, meditation and talks with Ira Trivedi. Fifteen cottages only.
- 15 cottages only
- All classes with Ira
- Airport transfers included
7 – 12 October 2026
Olathang Cottages, Paro Valley
15 cottages · limited availability
What the 6 days hold
Practice at dawn. The Himalayas all day.
The valley
Treks and excursions across the spectacular Paro Valley.
The culture
An immersion into Bhutanese life, its monasteries and its rhythms.
The Himalayas
The spiritual pull of ancient monasteries and the mighty Paro River.
The place
Olathang Cottages, Paro Valley
15 cottages · a hilltop among apple orchards, looking over the Paro Valley
A hilltop nestled among apple orchards, with views over the whole Paro Valley. Fifteen individual cottages in the classical Bhutanese style, each with its own sit-out.
Wood-panelled rooms, painted beams, mountain light through the windows. Breakfast and dinner in the lodge. The valley, the river and the monasteries a short drive below.
Meet Ira
Ira Trivedi
Yoga Acharya · Sivananda Yoga Vedanta
Ira is a Yoga Acharya who holds the highest training from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Institute. She has two yoga shows in India, one on Doordarshan, India’s national channel, and the second on India Today.
She is the author of The 10-Minute Yoga Solution and My Book of Yoga, and the founder of Namami Yoga, a charity that teaches yoga and life skills to underprivileged children.
Ira teaches yoga around the world, and was part of the team leading the first International Day of Yoga at Rajpath, New Delhi, where two Guinness World Records were created: the largest yoga lesson, and the most nationalities in a yoga lesson.
- Named in BBC 100 Women, 2017
- FICCI Young Women Achievers Award
- Indian Achievers Award for Excellence in Literature
- Among India’s 50 most influential women, Verve
- Sivananda Yoga Vedanta, highest training
- Yoga shows on Doordarshan and India Today
- Author, The 10-Minute Yoga Solution
- Founder, Namami Yoga
- Two Guinness World Records, International Day of Yoga
Price and what it covers
Two ways to stay.
All prices per person, inclusive of GST.
Single occupancy
₹80,000
own cottage
A cottage to yourself, with its own sit-out over the valley.
Check availabilitySharing occupancy
₹65,000
per person
Two sharing one cottage. Come with a friend, or we can pair you.
Check availabilitySuites on request. A larger cottage. Ask the team on the call.
Included
- All five nights at Olathang Cottages
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- All yoga classes, meditation and talks with Ira
- Airport to hotel transfers
Not included
- Airfare to Paro
- Guided tours to Thimphu, Paro town and Tiger’s Nest, entrance fees, horse hire at Tiger’s Nest
- Sight-seeing beyond the three tours
- Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee, paid at the airport
- Taxis to the venue and airport (we connect guests to share cabs)
- Visa, for international guests
The Sustainable Development Fee is ₹1,200 per day for Indian passport holders. Other nationalities pay USD 100 per day plus visa.
The brochure notes: we don’t advise more than two meals a day on a yoga retreat.
Booking terms
- A 50% deposit confirms your cottage. The balance is due before the retreat; the team will confirm the date on the call.
- No discounts. No cash.
- No refunds within two weeks of the retreat. Cancel earlier and 50% carries forward to the next retreat.
- Bookings are personal and cannot be transferred to another person.
- Yog Love is not liable for cancellations caused by medical emergency or flight unavailability.
Payments are received by Namami Yoga, a registered charitable trust, and treated as donations. Certificates are issued two to four weeks after the retreat.
7 – 12 October 2026
Ready when you are.
Leave your name and number. Ira’s team sends the brochure on WhatsApp and calls within a day to answer your questions and hold your cottage.
15 cottages · Olathang Cottages
From past guests
In their words.
These guests joined earlier retreats with Ira. They are speaking about her teaching, not one particular retreat.
“This is my fourth retreat with her. It’s been a very life-changing experience.”
Salil Garg
His fourth retreat with Ira
“It has been more than what I had thought I’d get out of it.”
Anushka
Guest on Ira’s Govardhan retreat
“I finally found a complete experience.”
Shubham Raj
Guest on an earlier retreat with Ira
“It is her aura that actually pulls us and draws us towards her.”
Shreya Shah
Her second retreat with Ira, in Bali
“Ira is a wonderful, wonderful yoga teacher.”
Cansin
Guest from Turkey, earlier retreat with Ira
Ira’s retreat was the perfect way for my husband and I to detox and to spend some quality time together. As entrepreneurs and founders of businesses, both my husband and I have busy schedules. It is difficult to incorporate times for health and also for each other, so Ira’s yoga retreat really was the perfect combination of both.
Parnika, New Delhi
Guest on a previous retreat with Ira
Questions
Before you call.
Anything not answered here, Ira’s team will cover on the phone.
Can beginners join?
Answer to be confirmed by the Yog Love team
How large is the group?
Answer to be confirmed by the Yog Love team
Are flights included?
No. Airfare to Paro is not included. Transfers between Paro airport and Olathang Cottages are included. The team can put you in touch with a flight agent on the call.
What is the Sustainable Development Fee?
A daily fee Bhutan charges every visitor, paid at the airport. It is ₹1,200 per day for Indian passport holders. Other nationalities pay USD 100 per day, plus a visa.
Can I share a cottage?
Yes. Two sharing a cottage is ₹65,000 per person. Come with a friend or partner, or the team can pair you with another guest.
What are the payment terms?
A 50% deposit confirms your cottage, with the balance due before the retreat. No refunds within two weeks of the start. Cancel earlier and 50% carries forward to a future retreat.
What does a day look like?
Answer to be confirmed by the Yog Love team
Who receives the payment?
Namami Yoga, a registered charitable trust founded by Ira. Payments are treated as donations, and a certificate is issued two to four weeks after the retreat.