Support Staff Program
Dive into sadhana (spiritual practice) while volunteering at the Ashram
Summary
An opportunity to practice Integral Yoga and volunteer at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville.
Support Staff program is for those who are enjoying their spiritual journey and want to reconnect with the Integral Yoga practices and the Yogaville community
Features
- Date – 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
Sadhana requirements:
| Activity | Sessions per week | Mornining 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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We study and practice the following Yogic approaches:
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
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
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
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.