Nirmal Raj is a dedicated, knowledgeable and extremely well-trained
yoga instructor and Naturopathy doctor from Kathmandu, Nepal. In addition
to holding a doctorate in Naturopathy, Nirmal is certified and Licensed
by the Arogya Ashram
to teach Yoga as well as to teach and certify instructors in Hatha Yoga.
Nirmal began studying and practicing yoga at the age of 9, inspired
by his grandfather, Yogacharya Dr. Kashi Raj Uphadhayaya, the owner of
Arogya
Ashram Nepal in the area of the holy temple of Pashupati Nath.
Nirmal completed his diploma in Hatha Yoga and Naturopathy in 1993,
and received a doctorate degree in 1998. Motivated by his keen interest
in the Yogic Sciences, he joined the International School of the Yoga System
of Medicine, where he completed training in Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Massage,
and Organic Food Management.
In 1993, Nirmal started working at the Arogya
Ashram as a Yoga Instructor, and was promoted to assistant doctor in
1998. In addition to running a branch of the Arogya Ashram, Nirmal has
also taught yoga and holistic living practices at various health clubs
in Nepal, as well as at the National Police Training Academy, earning the
respect and praise of high ranking officers and students.
Nirmal is teaching private yoga
classes in Tokyo, as well as currently teaching in Nogizaka
and at the Tokyo
Yoga Center on Saturdays at 5pm. Nirmal Raj has also been teaching regular
classes, as well as teacher training classes, at
Mellow
Beaute. He has also taught workshops
Sun
and Moon Yoga Center and the International Dance Center in Tokyo. Monthly,
Nirmal Raj teaches an Ayurveda class at the International Yoga Center.
While Nirmal can teach a wide range of yoga moderations: invigorating
and therapeutic , "Laughing Yoga", Raja Yoga, Power yoga, Ashtanga yoga,
he specializes in teaching the traditional Hatha Yoga principles and practices
where the quest for perfection of asans as well as inner peace and balance
through meditation form the fundamentals of his teaching and way of life.
In addition to regular yoga classes and special workshops, Nirmal is
available for Thai
Massage, Ayurvedic
Massage, Pressure
Massage, and Yogic
Massage, as well as individual Ayurvedic and organic dietary counseling
and cooking classes.
For those in extreme pain with chronic illness, you may receive an Ayurvedic
Healing Treament.
If you would like more information about Dr. Nirmal Raj Gyawali, or
you would like to book a class or workshop, please contact nepalyoga@pacific-trades.org
