Support Staff Program
Dive into sadhana (spiritual practice) while volunteering at the Ashram
Summary
Support Staff is a residential Integral Yoga program. It allowes you to immerse yourself in Ashram life while practicing selfless service (karma yoga) from anywhere between 3 nights and 6 weeks.
This program is for those who are enjoying their spiritual journey and wanting to reconnect with the Yogaville community.
We study and practice the following
yogic paths:
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
Karma Yoga
Action through selfless service without attachment to the results of the action.
Bhakti Yoga
The path of loving devotion, through chanting, ritual, and service
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Typical Sadhana
| Activity | Sessions per week | Morning Meditations | 5 to 7 | Afternoon or Evening Meditations | 5 to 14 | Group Hatha Yoga | 5 to 14 | Yoga Philosophy Classes | 1 | Satsang (community gathering) | 1 |
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Features
- Dates – Flexible
- Duration – 3 nights minimum stay
- 3 organic vegetarian meals per day
- Skill Level – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Tuition – free if serving full-time (around 30 hours per week)
- Accommodation – dorm (two or tree people per room) or camping – no children or pets
Prerequisites
The program is open to those who had completed the 28-day Living Yoga Training (LYT) or the Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville.