SOHUM Happenings!
Let’s go to Nepal in 2027!!
TEACH YOGA TOUCH HEARTS
Ritu’s First Book.
In this book, she has harmonized the inherent wisdom of the east with the way Yoga is practiced in the west in a simple yet powerful way. This book is available on Amazon.
“This book, and the author, have contributed to the development and continued growth of Yoga practitioners. Not simply for the instructor, but the serious practitioner, Teach Yoga Touch Hearts is a fantastic guidebook to take you along your journey. This is a book worthy of an instructor training program as well and should be referenced frequently, as it offers a wisdom that simply cannot be understood by reading it one time.” ~ Jeffrey K.
REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM, RYT-200 Sept, 2026 to June 2027 Certified by Yoga Alliance
Have you thought about taking your yoga practice to the next level? Even if you are not planning to teach, yoga teacher training can be a profoundly transformative personal journey--- a way to grow yourself using the guiding principles of ancient yogic philosophy.
My offering of Yoga Teacher training program that has been revamped with a new schedule spanning from Sept 2026 to June 2027, allowing us to soak in the wisdom of yoga over a longer duration and making our weekends little bit less intense. We will meet for 10 long weekends during these 10 months to study philosophy and ethics of yoga with many other topics like Anatomy, Science of Breathing (Pranayama), Breakdown of Asanas, Creating connections and how to tap into your loving, compassionate Self.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AT SYNERGY WELLNESS CENTER, HUDSON, MA
"The training I received at Sohum Yoga and Meditation could be described as transformative. I was looking to enhance my own personal practice rather than prepare to become a yoga teacher. I feel I received the basic foundation to teach but experienced the intense immersion into yogic philosophy, anatomy, breath work and meditation that I was seeking and not just the physical asanas. Our two very experience instructors, April and Ritu provided hands-on feedback and strong community building throughout the 6 month journey. Their teaching styles complimented each other and both were very approachable and supportive. We had many experienced guest instructors who provided complimentary topics, including an expert in Ayurveda practices, hyper mobility and Swami Mahesh via zoom on Bhagavad Gita - to name a few! The training enhanced my personal life off the mat and continues to be an integral part of who I am." ~ Kendra M.
Nepal 2027
Yoga and Meditation Retreat
April 17 -22, 2027
Includes 3 days in Kathmandu and 3 days in Nagarkot
Join me and my dear friend and a long-time meditation teacher, Lisa Campbell for a memorable Retreat in the Heart of the Himalayas. Lisa has been my co-teacher on many retreats over the years and will be joining me in Nepal. Lisa will be offering her beautiful meditation classes each day, bringing her warmth, wisdom, and gentle guidance to our time together. I know many of you who have attended our previous retreats will be thrilled to reconnect with her, and those meeting her for the first time are in for a truly special experience.
Nepal and the Himalayas are deeply intertwined, both geographically and culturally. Together, they offer breathtaking landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and resources that sustain millions of people. The region remains a global focal point for environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and adventure tourism, making it one of the world's most unique and treasured destinations.
This is not a typical sightseeing trip; it is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and experience Nepal with intention. I welcome you on this journey of a lifetime to a city nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. I will guide you through daily yoga classes; Lisa will offer the teachings from Buddhism in her session. To name a few, the meditation for Karuna or compassion and the meditation for Metta or loving kindness. We will also share traditional meals, meaningful conversations, and the joy of discovering a new country together. Please email me for details. Ritu.Kapur@Sohum.org
With much love and warm wishes of peace for the World, Ritu Kapur
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
April 23 to May 3, 2027
Looking for a small group of strong women who are willing to walk this path with me from April 23 to May 3, 2027, a strenuous 10-day trek to the Annapurna Base Camp. Email me for details on the itinerary and cost at Ritu.Kapur@Sohum.org
Planning future treks is not just about logistics. It’s about setting intentions, nurturing courage, and permitting ourselves to dream bigger than before. Every map we unfold, every training walk we take, every conversation we have about what’s possible — it all becomes part of the path.
Planning a trek is its own kind of pilgrimage. Long before we lace up our boots or step onto a trail, the journey begins in our imagination — in the quiet moments when we catch ourselves daydreaming about distant mountains, new cultures, and the kind of growth that only comes from moving through wild places.
For me, the planning process is part anticipation, part discipline, and part devotion. It means choosing routes that challenge me just enough, building strength and stamina with intention, and learning about the landscapes and communities I hope to visit. It means honoring my body, respecting the mountains, and preparing with the humility that every trek — no matter how many I’ve done — will teach me something new.
Sharing a few memories from my trek to the Everest Base Camp in 2019.
