Just imagine performing yoga at the foothills of the highest mountain in the world; doesn’t it sound exciting? Well, the Everest Base Camp Yoga trek is a great opportunity and package presented to you by The Trek Nepal.
It is the integration of yoga along with trekking, which positively impacts both your physical and mental health. Not only the destination but the journey to the base camp is filled with thrills and excitement.
Starting with a brilliant flight to Lukla, there is a trekking opportunity of more than two weeks, which tests you both physically and mentally. Through this blog, we would like to talk about details on the Everest Base Camp Yoga trek.
How To Prepare for Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek?
A lot of readers and interested trekkers might be thinking about what could possibly be the right preparation for the Everest Base Camp yoga trek. Well, there is no right or wrong way.
But The Trek Nepal would suggest some of the right things to do.
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Be clear on your goals
The first and key factor would be to get clear with your goals. You should be sure of what you want to achieve and also understand the physical demands of the trek.
Walking several hours a day, climbing and descending for several hours, dealing with changes in the weather, temperature, and climate. In order to cope with everything, prepare in the right way.
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Be physically fit
You are performing a trek and yoga at the tallest mountain in the world, so being physically fit is never compromised. Try to be physically fit and start training 3 months before the actual trip.
Not only that, the training should revolve around cardio training along with some of the strength training too. From brisk walking, hiking, cycling, strength training, everything needs to be taken good care of.
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Understand altitude acclimatization
As the altitude gets higher and higher, things get difficult for the trekker. In order to get it right, you will need to have proper acclimatization training. The Trek Nepal provides it with great experience.
From right controlling of your breath, to proper use of the proper planning and itinerary, understanding the altitude is key. Therefore, The Trek Nepal also focuses on altitude acclimatization during longer treks.
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Practice short treks
This is an underrated yet most important aspect if you are planning for the Everest Base Camp trek. Before you go for the extreme trek to the tallest peak in the world, try and practice the short treks.
It will allow you to be mentally prepared. Try to do short and easy treks, which will train your legs for the ascent and descent for the actual climb. Short treks will also provide you an idea of what might happen in the actual trek.
Importance of Yoga During Trekking
Adding yoga into trekking is one of the best things to do. As trekking helps you to build physical strength, it is yoga that helps in quicker recovery.
Trekking for 7 to 8 hours every day can make your body go stiff. As a result of that yoga before the start of the trek allows the body to open up and prepare for the right trekking day.
It helps to create the proper balance between the mind and the immune system as well. The expert yoga trainers at The Trek Nepal will help you get the maximum benefit of yoga during the trek.
Most of the time, trekking is more about mental strength rather than physical skills. With proper practice of yoga, you will be mentally strong enough to complete the difficult days of the trek.
Yoga at The Trek Nepal isn’t only about the stretching and the poses, but it is much more than that. A simple routine of breathing, mobility, standing poses, and stretching allows for better results. On average, we practice yoga for 30 minutes every morning.
Packing Tips For Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
It is very difficult to find the right balance between packing the appropriate things for the trek. In the case of Everest Base Camp Yoga trek, try to pack things that will be necessary.
Even though you will have experienced porters provided by The Trek Nepal, there are cases when you have to carry your own items. We suggest you carry items that will be necessary.
In the list of packing tips and items for the trek, things include:
- Trekking T-shirts
- Thermal top and bottom
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket
- Waterproof outer layer
- Trekking pants
- Sun hat and gloves
- Buff or neck gaiter
- Extra socks and underwear
- Sunglasses and sunscreens
- Lip balm with SPF
- Lightweight camp shoes
Besides the most necessary things to pack, there are also some extra accessories that will come in handy. Most of the time, trekkers tend to miss them, creating issues.
Other essential trekking accessories include:
- Trekking poles
- Headlamps
- Water purification tablets
- Dry and duffel bags
- Power bank along with universal adapter
- Phone and camera
- Hand sanitizer along with wet wipes
- Toilet paper and tissues
- Personal medications etc
Cost of Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
If you have come this far, you would be interested to know what actually is the cost of the Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek. Well, with yoga and trekking being associated with each other, it is pretty hard to name the cost for one.
On average, you will have to pay around $2500 to complete this experience. The cost totally depends upon the quality of the service, the time, and also the season.
At this price, you will get the food, accommodation, medical team, along with a guide and porters. All in all, The Trek Nepal will take care of everything that will be required to complete the trek successfully.
However, the pickup and drop-off from the airport, the flight cost, extra tips, along with charges for immediate evacuation, won’t be covered in this package.
If you are willing to know more about what you will be getting, contact The Trek Nepal, and we will help you with it.
Final Thoughts
Everest Base Camp yoga trek doesn’t demand you be the strongest person in the group but the most intelligent one. Unless you have the right preparation, completing the Everest Base Camp yoga trek is a very difficult task.
With proper integration of yoga and trekking from The Trek Nepal, you will have both the physical strength and mental fortitude to complete a trek that will last almost 18 days.
Training your core, being calculative with your breath, and also being patient and calm is the mantra for a successful climb. What we suggest is that you understand the goals first.
If you are confused and still unsure whether you should commence the Everest Base Camp yoga trek, contact The Trek Nepal. We have performed numerous yoga treks, and we will help you with a proper itinerary as well.