Combine a stay at the ashram with selfless service
The Karma Yoga Retreat is an opportunity to experience the full ashram life, by participating not only in the guest programme but also in the day to day tasks of the Ashram alongside the full time residents.
It’s a way to practice the yoga of action, meet other practitioners, and fully integrate into ashram life.
This programme is open to all yoga practitioners wishing to combine a rejuvenating stay with a service practice.
What is karma yoga?
Karma yoga, or selfless service, is the first of the four paths of yoga.
According to great yogis like Swami Sivananda, it is the foundation upon which all yogic practice is based.
It consists of performing an action with all one’s heart for the good it brings, without expecting any reward.
This practice purifies the heart, reduces selfishness, and opens us to the fundamental unity of all things.
Your Karma Yoga Retreat stay
A balanced commitment
Your commitment is 3 hours of service per day, mainly in the kitchen or with housekeeping.
A complete immersion
The rest of the day, you are free to participate in all ashram activities:
2 yoga classes per day
2 satsangs (meditation, chanting)
1 lecture on yoga philosophy
2 organic vegetarian meals and a snack
This formula leaves you ample time for your personal practice, rest and contemplation.
Typical daily schedule
6:00am – Satsang (meditation, chanting)
8:00am – Yoga class
10:00am – Brunch
10:45am – Karma Yoga (1h)
12:00pm – Lecture
2:00pm – Karma Yoga (1h)
4:00pm – Yoga class
6:00pm – Dinner
6:45pm – Karma Yoga (1h)
8:00pm – Evening Satsang
This schedule is an example and may be subject to change.
For whom?
All yoga practitioners wishing to combine a yoga retreat and service. Participants must be willing to follow the instructions of the Ashram staff for karma yoga duties, which mainly consist of helping in the kitchen and with housekeeping.
Duration
Minimum 1 week.
Service
3 hours per day. In case of a prolonged stay, there is 1 day of rest per week.
How to apply?
Fill out the online application form. We will review your request and contact you.
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