Volunteer Programs

Volunteer Programs At Yogaville
Living Yoga Training
Yoga teaches that "Peace and Joy are our true nature." The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program provides the opportunity to experience this Peace and Joy. If you are prepared to immerse yourself in the teachings of Integral Yoga, this is the program for you.

This training is for selfless, dedicated people who wish to live in a Yoga community for at least one month, with the intention of deepening their spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well being, while learning to live harmoniously with others.

We aim to offer a balanced program of:

• Spiritual Practices
• Service
• Study
• Relaxation
• Socialization
• Enjoyment of the Ashram's serene, rural setting.

The LYT program provides you with an opportunity to grow spiritually through Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga, meditation, and satsang (spiritual gatherings). These practices, along with the yogic lifestyle, offer you the opportunity to gain clarity of vision and purpose. As an integral part of the Ashram staff, you will serve alongside like-minded spiritual seekers, forming new friendships and experiencing the unique environment of Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville.

During your month long stay you will have the chance to develop a steady practice, which can be integrated into your daily life. If you are a keen student, this program can be a life transforming experience.

This dynamic program translates the timeless wisdom of Yoga into practical, everyday reality. Under the guidance and with the support of senior disciples and experienced teachers, the LYT program combines spiritual practices and daily activities of service.

We warmly invite you to join us for a month or longer, so that you can take full advantage of this hands-on Yoga training program. For complete information and a secure online application please visit www.LivingYogaTraining.org. You may also eMail Swami Priyaananda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (434) 969-3121 ext 117.

Other Volunteer Programs
Senior LYT Program Those who have completed one month or longer in the Living Yoga Training (LYT) Program and wish to make a further six month commitment for full-time service to the Ashram, may join the Senior LYT Program. This Program is an intermediate step between the entry level LYT Program and the Karma Yoga Program.

The Senior LYT Program is under the guidance of Swami Divyananda. For more information, please eMail Swami Divyananda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (434) 969-3121 ext.172.

Karma Yoga Program After completing six months as a Senior LYT, you can join the Karma Yoga program and further develop yourself as an Integral Yogi and as a valued member of the Ashram community. For more information, please eMail Swami Divyananda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (434) 969-3121 ext 172.

Yogaville Support Staff Program For those who have had prior experience serving at Yogaville or at an Integral Yoga Center, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to join our community as Support Staff. We ask for an initial committment of at least two weeks. Stays can be for longer term as well. These positions, when available, allow you to extend your visits to the Ashram by exchanging part-time service for reduced guest costs while you participate in the regular practices and special programs that make the Ashram a unique community. For more information, please eMail Swami Divyananda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (434) 969-3121 ext 172.

Interfaith Service at Yogaville
"After you have decided which path is right for you, stick to that path, but do not say to others, that this is the only one. Recognize all of the path and respect them. In spiritual life, all paths lead to the same place." - Sri Swami Satchidananda

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