Yogaville Staff 
We have a mission at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville — To practice, live, and impart the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda, to experience supreme peace and joy, and to share that peace and joy with one and all.
We dedicate ourselves to our service while enjoying many Ashram offerings: Hatha Yoga, meditation, Satsang, Puja, Kirtan, scripture studies, programs, teacher trainings, sacred sites, nature, hiking trails, spiritual community, vegetarian meals, and more. All are encouraged to commit to their spiritual practice. We can all experience supreme peace and joy.
Guided by our values and lifestyle principles, staff members help to maintain the Ashram’s atmosphere for the benefit of all. Applicants are required to have successfully completed a month-long residential Teacher Training or Residential Program and be committed to the values of Integral Yoga.
Karma Yoga
The purpose of Yoga and of living in an ashram is to help you know your own true nature, true Self within. You are the Knower. You are the Self, but you have forgotten who you are. You identify with the “doer.” You may question, “Then, why do you ask me to go and dig the ground? I want to experience God.”
To prepare yourself to experience God you have to clean out all the impediments that are in the way. So, while you pull the weeds outside, you are pulling the weeds in the mind. When you remove the rock, you are taking out the rocks inside. That is the meaning, the purpose of Karma Yoga.
— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Core Values
We ask ourselves to bring a sincere, positive intention to every job and to hold love as the underlying motivation in our daily work. Our Core Values support our ability to work together in harmony.
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Respect for Sri Gurudev
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Faith and Trust
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Integrity
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Truthfulness
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Non-Violence
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Responsible Stewardship
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Equanimity
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Love and Compassion
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Selfless Service
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Interfaith Harmony
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Ecological Awareness
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Healthy Living
Equal Opportunity
My sincere wish and prayer is that one day we will all realize our essential oneness, enjoy our differences and live together as one universal family.
— Sri Swami Satchidananda
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Our employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Ashram will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Benefits
Full-time positions require 32-40 hours per week, part-time 15-25 hours per week.
Part-time Employees benefits:
- Free community Hatha Yoga classes, meditation sessions, Saturday night Satsang, pujas, weekly evening talks, and spiritual discussion classes
- Vegetarian meals based on hours worked
- Free attendance of select weekend workshops/programs once per quarter – 3 community spots available on a first-come/first-serve basis
- Free subscription to IYTV
- 20% discount at the Integral Yoga Natural Food Store, 10% discount at LOTUS and Sivananda Hall gift shops
- Discounted Teacher Training (after 1 year of employment)
Full-time Employee benefits:
- All Part-time Employee Benefits plus…
- 3 free vegetarian meals per day for yourself, your spouse and children
- Dental insurance (after 6 months of employment)
- 5 Holidays and 6 Wellness days per year (after 30 days of employment)
- 5 Vacation days per year (after 1 year of employment), increasing with years of service
- 50% discount on local Ashram workshops, programs, and retreats – when free spots are unavailable (after 3 months of employment)
- Free 2-night/3-day stay per year at the Ashram for immediate family members (after 6 months of employment)
- Have student loans? You may qualify for, or be able to work towards, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Benefits related to in-person activity may be temporarily moved online or be unavailable due to the pandemic
Open Positions
Select a posting below to view more information
Kitchen Manager
Full-Time Position
The Ashram Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our team dedicated to providing pure and balanced vegetarian meals for the Ashram and our community.
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team of cooks, order/inventory, and volunteers
- Manage all aspects of running the kitchen, including scheduling, budget, safety, sanitation, hygiene, equipment maintenance, food service and dining experience
- Coordinate with the Academy, Farm, Spiritual Life and other departments
- Plan and prepare meals for 50 – 300 guests based on Sri Swami Satchidananda’s teachings on the yogic diet and the Ashram Cooking Guidelines
- Support planning and running large events involving the Kitchen
Requirements
- Cooking experience, vegetarian cooking a plus
- Ability to inspire kitchen staff with respect to nutrition and food preparation
- A flexible and good-natured attitude in regard to serving with an ever-changing crew with different personalities, learning styles, and skill levels
- Completion of a month-long residential program at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville
Questions? Contact Liz at operations@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 ext 120.
Housekeeper
Part-Time Position
Our Housekeeping team prepares accommodations for guests and helps keep the Ashram clean and orderly. This position will support the Housekeeping Coordinator and work closely with Guest Services to ensure that accommodations are ready for guests.
Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare accommodations for guests
- Clean quad buildings, offices, and other areas
- Wash bedding, towels, and other items
- Support housekeeping needs, ordering, deep cleaning, and special projects
- Observe grounds and buildings for needed maintenance and submit work orders
- Provide housekeeping projects, supplies, and responsibilities to Volunteers
- Maintain regular communication with team leaders and other staff as needed
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and thorough
- Possession of a valid driver’s license preferred
- Completion of a month-long residential program at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville
Questions? Contact Amber at guesthk@yogaville.org
Cook
Part-Time Position
The Ashram Kitchen is seeking a Cook to join our dynamic team dedicated to providing pure and balanced vegetarian meals for our Ashram and spiritual community.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare meals for 50 – 300 guests based on Sri Swami Satchidananda’s teachings on the yogic diet and the Ashram Cooking Guidelines
- Lead and organize the prep team
- Create a peaceful and safe environment for the prep team and guests
- Practice kitchen sanitation and hygiene
- Support overall kitchen needs, special projects, and other Cooks
Requirements
- Cooking experience, vegetarian cooking a plus
- Ability to inspire kitchen staff with respect to nutrition and food preparation
- A flexible and good-natured attitude in regard to serving with an ever-changing crew with different personalities, learning styles, and skill levels
- Completion of a month-long residential program at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville
Questions? Contact June at humanresources@yogaville.org
If you have any interest in employment at the Ashram, we welcome you to apply. Thank you!