Touch the lives of program participants through this intense process of volunteering.
Overview
Program volunteering is an opportunity to offer oneself to make programs and events at the Isha Yoga Center happen in the best possible way. These include Inner Engineering Retreat, Bhava Spandana, Shoonya Intensive, and other residential programs. Volunteers ensure the smooth functioning of the program from the beginning to the end.
Details
Program volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer for many of the spiritual programs offered at the Isha Yoga Center, as well as special programs and events like “Human Is Not A Resource”, Linga Bhairavi Yantra Ceremony, INSIGHT, Isha Yoga Summer Program for Children.
Program volunteering starts one day before the start date of the program and ends one day after the culmination of the program. It involves helping participants with check-in, preparing and serving food, ushering, hall setup, and wind-up. The volunteers can also review their practices and get corrected by Isha Yoga instructors.
Eligibility
Those aged 18 years and above who have completed the Inner Engineering program, and have been initiated into the Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya are eligible to apply.
Duration
The duration for volunteering varies as per the program or event. More details can be found in the Volunteering Interest Form.
“I was resistant to taking on big responsibilities, but due to program volunteering, I was introduced to a better version of myself. I could never imagine I had such potential.”
“I just know this program is my responsibility and it should happen perfectly. I want to offer the same ambience which I got during the program as a participant.”
“When I’m volunteering, I see every participant as God. I am willing to do everything that is needed in that moment. I truly feel free and joyful.”
“In program volunteering, I’ve experienced the highest levels of joy. I don’t think about myself and just do what’s needed with utmost willingness and intensity. Devotion blossoms within me.”
“I was resistant to taking on big responsibilities, but due to program volunteering, I was introduced to a better version of myself. I could never imagine I had such potential.”
“I just know this program is my responsibility and it should happen perfectly. I want to offer the same ambience which I got during the program as a participant.”
“When I’m volunteering, I see every participant as God. I am willing to do everything that is needed in that moment. I truly feel free and joyful.”
“In program volunteering, I’ve experienced the highest levels of joy. I don’t think about myself and just do what’s needed with utmost willingness and intensity. Devotion blossoms within me.”
“I was resistant to taking on big responsibilities, but due to program volunteering, I was introduced to a better version of myself. I could never imagine I had such potential.”
Frequently Asked Questions
You will stay in a hall with a space allocated for luggage.
You will be able to stay till the day after program ends (8:00 am or 11:00 am).
If you arrive one day early, you will be provided accommodation.
No, it is not possible. If you wish to stay longer after the program, please plan your stay in Coimbatore city or try for cottage booking.
For English programs, bedding will be provided for the duration of the program only. This includes Bhava Spandana, Shoonya Intensive, Yogasanas, and Samayama Sadhana programs only.
For Tamil programs, bedding will not be provided. Please bring your own bedding – inflatable pillow, travel beds, bed sheets and shawl, as required.
For the Guru Pooja Program, bedding will not be provided. Please bring your own bedding – inflatable pillow, travel beds, bed sheets and shawl, as required.
Please note that Isha Yoga Center is not equipped to provide bedding outside the program dates. If you are extending your stay before or after the program, please bring basic bedding items like inflatable pillow, thin travel bed, bedsheet, and a blanket. (This is not applicable for participants staying in a cottage.)
Please bring your blankets and winter clothing if you are coming during the period from June to February.
Please bring your own Yoga mat
The sessions will start from 5:30 am and will continue until 9:30 pm – with breaks in between.
To make the most of your stay at the Isha Yoga Center, please keep mobile phone communication to the minimum. It is recommended to minimize any business communication during the program.
Mobile phone charging facilities will be limited. It is best to bring a power bank to ensure sufficient battery life.
It is best not to bring expensive items like electronic gadgets and jewellery. Lockers will not be available. To safeguard your belongings, please bring a small luggage lock with two or more copies of the key.
For Inner Engineering Retreat, Shoonya, Bhava Spandana, Guru Pooja, Samyama, and Samyama Sadhana program volunteering, you need to deposit your mobile phone at the counter during check-in. It is best to inform your family, friends, office, etc. that you will not be available during the program period.
In case of emergency, your family can contact you by calling +91 83000 83111.
The day before the program, food will be available in Bhiksha hall. During the program, it will be provided in the program dining area.
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Offer yourself in the space of Dhyanalinga and be immersed in its energy.
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Volunteering allows you to have a profound experience of the ashram. It brings a deep sense of involvement and serves as a powerful tool for inner transformation.
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Remote volunteering is an opportunity for those who are willing to offer their professional skills, talents and resources for a specific number of hours per week.
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