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Volunteering (karma yoga) at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

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The experience

Namaste
We are a team of yogis and doctors, are all about spreading the true spirit of yoga!
Our center is ISO 9001:2015 with Indian government accredited yoga training center.
You can help us with marketing, SEO, social media campaign, making high-end YouTube videos and website upgradation.
Your volunteering activities will help in empowering local communities and helping to build sustainable livelihoods and lasting development.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 350 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: As an Indian government-accredited yoga institute, we require volunteers to complete a 15-day certified Yoga Volunteer course. This offers authentic yoga training and opens global career paths. It also serves as guru dakshina—a traditional way to show gratitude—helping students respect their surroundings, support the yoga center's operations, and engage in its social activities. https://www.swastiyogacenter.com/community/

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside India

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our program offers a symbiotic exchange where volunteers receive free food and accommodation in return for their dedicated service.
As a volunteer at Swasti, you will engage in karma yoga, the practice of selfless service, by supporting various aspects of the center's operations.

To enhance your experience and deepen your connection with yoga, all volunteers are required to participate in certified yoga courses offered at Swasti Yoga Center. These courses are designed to impart the wisdom of yoga, promote personal growth, and foster a sense of community among participants. This holistic approach ensures that volunteers not only contribute to the center's vibrant energy but also embark on their own transformative journey.

Activities & Shift

Daily morning (live offline) and evening yoga session (self practice)
Assistance in assigned activities around 4-5 hours per day

Rules

• Don’t be round in offending clothes
• Don’t turn the lights, ac, fan unnecessary on
• Don’t hang your washed clothes around
• Do not take the books from library outside the room
• Silent mode at night. No party. Please do not make too much noise between 11pm and 7am
• It is not allowed to use alcohol, tobacco or drug in or around the yoga hostel
• In karma yoga, one will take the responsibility on different departments of the ashram: office, kitchen, school, garden, cleaning utensils, cooking etc.
• No outsiders are allowed
• If found violating any law of Indian government, the student will be solely responsible and would pay the fine accordingly.

Things to Carry:
Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for the destination.
Sunscreen/Sunglasses/Umbrella.
Hats/ Caps/Comfortable shoes.
Identity documents and other travel documents ( visa, if applicable)
Medication and first aid