Yoga centre in the Mayan Jungle near Tulum, Mexico

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    ***PLEASE READ OUR PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING***

    We are currently closed for renovations before the season starts. It is hot and rainy at the moment which means there are millions of mosquitos. It takes a while to get used to being here and insect repellent is a must. You MUST be physically fit and able to handle the heat.

    We are NOT looking for help with marketing, online strategy, yoga teachers, hospitality, cooking, or taking workshops. At the moment the work is hot and sticky. We are landscaping, clearing jungle, constructing walls, moving rocks, chopping logs, clearing leaves, painting walls and moving heavy furniture.

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    We are a yoga and healing centre in the Mayan Jungle near Tulum, Mexico. We host retreats for organized groups with a leader/ teacher.

    We look for sustainable and nature friendly ways to live and run the business. Most of our electricity is powered by solar panels, our water is pumped from natural wells, we are beginning to plant a vegetable garden and fruit trees. Right now we are expanding our facilities with more comfortable rooms, fresh paint, new fences, planting, refreshing the garden, building new pathways, raised beds and further down the line, a natural pool and a garden that could provide most of the food for our guests, staff and volunteers. We have immediate tasks for people who are skilled with garden clearance, landscaping and building jobs (concrete, bamboo, wood).

    We are deep in the jungle so experience or knowledge of this type of living and working is key. At the present moment, we have no guests and are renovating during the hot, low season. The jungle is steamy and sweaty and full of interesting creatures such as tarantulas, scorpions, monkeys, snakes, mosquitoes and even the odd jaguar. Some jobs can be challenging and not for the faint-hearted and other tasks are lighter as you would expect!

    We are a 3km walk from the main road where you can catch a 'collectivo' (shared taxi) into Tulum (another 15km) for around $35 (€1.50). One group of volunteers bought bicycles and rented a car and shared the costs so they could get around and experience this magical place.

    Experience pure harmony with nature. Grow with us.

    There is no living without action, so let's make our actions conscious.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers will get to experience jungle life: see monkeys in the trees, iguanas and various lizards passing by on the ground; experience beautiful sky at night. Learn how to chill with bugs, spiders and scorpions. Learn how to build, carrying a project from the ground, upwards. Tropical and conscious gardening. Develop your artistic eye. Learn to be observant and look after yourself and the space. We also enjoy activities like yoga, working out, musical jams and singing.

    Near the site there are over 20 cenotes (swimming, diving), a local restaurant and shop. Tulum is easily accessible by shared 'collectivo', bus or taxi (18km away) There are many beaches nearby and the Mayan ruins.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers to help us improve our yoga centre and grounds. Tasks vary from landscaping, gardening, maintenance, raking, creating compost, carpentry work, electrical work, plumbing, construction.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer some singles and shared rooms, each room has an en-suite bathroom which will be shared with room mate if sharing.

    Basic food essentials will be provided and stocked up. Breakfast plus one meal. Some evenings we will cook for you, other nights you can cook for everyone, if you wish.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and chilling in Dos Ojos Park cenote, Cozumel, Siaan Kaan Nature preserve, Coba, Chichen Itza, Tulum Maya Ruins, Xel Ha, Xcacel Turtle Beach, very frequent and affordable shuttle to Playa Del Carmen city and beaches, Tulum town and beaches and all of Riviera Maya.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 628699636857

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