Research Assistant at Yoga institute in Pune (India)

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Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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.

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.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Namaste We are a team of yogis and doctors, who work for spreading the true spirit of yoga! Our center is an Indian government accredited yoga training center. Work- Volunteer Research Assistant, collaborate to conduct literature reviews, develop research proposals, design studies, collect and analyze data, and contribute to the writing and publication of research papers.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 45 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

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10 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

8 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Developing social awareness
5 Creating true social impact
5 Meeting international travelers
4 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 3. Good health and well-being
4 13. Climate action
3 5. Gender equality
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Maria Augusta

Brazil

My time in the hostel was great! Everyone from the family is lovely and they do everything in their power to guarantee you feel good and adapted. Here you can really experience the reality of an Indian family, learn about their culture, religion, rituals, food, and of course, the philosophy of Yoga. The practice goes beyond the Asanas, it's about the exchange of thoughts about life, well-being and the whole Universe. I had a lot of time to study, practice and write. I also helped their daughter with her studies, made videos&pics, wrote articles and translated a book. Family, obrigada! Lots of love

25 days ago

Marta

Spain

I had a great experience at the hostel! Dr Vikas and his family made me feel at home from day 1. They provided me with a comfortable clean room, healthy nourishing meals and a safe quiet space for my practice. Everyday we had a practical and theory session in the morning, whereas in the afternoon I mostly had free time to do self-study, spend time with the family or engage in cultural activities. Not only did I learn about yoga, but also about Indian culture, by visiting temples, local schools, going to festivals and fairs and sightseeing in Pune. Overall It was a very enriching stay!

3 months ago

Mary

Russia

What you can get: The food is comforting and reflective of local traditions The insight into Hindu culture and yoga theory The atmosphere is friendly, kind and secure But be aware: The photos do not represent the reality. It is not a "yoga centre" but a flat with cramped rooms. I ended up even sharing one bed with another volunteer! The price is very high, 950$ and non-refundable Yoga practice around 1.5 hours a day, the rest of the time is unsupervised, nothing to do The remote and very inconvenient location, nowhere to go Guests are required to wear merchandise walking outside

7 days ago

Dr. Vikas replied

Thank you Mary for sharing your experience. Firstly, we regret any misunderstanding regarding the representation of our facilities. The space we provide is indeed a flat, and while it may not meet everyone's expectations of a traditional yoga center, we strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all our guests.
As for the pricing, we want to clarify that the cost of $950 was communicated, paid and agreed upon before your arrival. We understand that our pricing may not be suitable for everyone, but we believe it reflects the value of the guru shishya paramapara experience, MD doctors teaching here and resources provided during your stay.
Lastly, regarding the optional requirement to wear merchandise when walking outside, we apologize if this was not clearly communicated beforehand. Our intention is to create a sense of unity (yoga), safety and belonging among our guests, but we understand if this requirement was not to your liking.
In conclusion, while we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, we want to assure you that we take all feedback seriously and will use it to improve our offerings in the future.

Theresia

United States

I had an amazing time here! The food is incredible, and the family and community is very loving. There are some things you should be aware of: 1. the hostel is inside of an apartment building where the family resides, it is not an institute with its own grounds. 2. The price for the yoga classes is pretty high compared to other yoga places in India. This is a rich cultural opportunity that has many benefits but make sure it is in line with what you are looking for before deciding to come here. I am really grateful for my experience and I felt I was a part of the family.

30 days ago

Lino M.

Mexico

My experience was absolutely wonderful. Dr. Vikas and his lovely family taught us about the different practices of Yoga & Indian Culture through different activities, he taught us about sustainable tourism so we went to public schools teaching kids about the culture of our country, we had Yoga Picnics, Medical College visits , musical fountains, Indian weddings, we tried lots of traditional Indian food, we watched Bollywood movies, visited a lot of temples, shopping mall centers, we celebrated my birthday in an Indian way :) In summary one of the best experiences of my life. Thanks a lot! ❤️

4 months ago

Dr. Vikas replied

Dear Lino,
I think it couldn't have been anything better. Every moment was fun, learning and exchange of knowledge, life values, cultures and languages. Best wishes for all your future endeavours and yoga journey. See you soon in the next program of Yoga Instructor. Adios!

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