Help out at our educational centre, transform & empower yourself in Rishikesh, India

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We are a passionate active group of people at our Yoga School, based in Rishikesh, India that invite individuals of all backgrounds and cultures to help us in multiple areas of our organisation to push the message of Yoga and Peace around the World. We prefer individuals or couples that are interested in Yoga but also welcome those that have skills in web developing, content writing, marketing and photography and are keen to help us achieve our Yoga mission.

We also offer Workawayers the opportunity to join our registered training courses and offer scholarships to those that volunteer and participate in our 200, 300 or 500 Hour Teacher Training Course (TTC), which are certified and approved by Yoga Alliance International/USA/UK. We are flexible with volunteering hours, timetable and costs to suit all needs and can discuss further in person if you are interested, we believe it will be a life changing experience for you if you’re looking to pursue a career in Yoga and better understand the Yogic way to live.

Our main activities are:

*️️️ Yoga Teacher Training - Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Kundalini
*️️️ Yoga Workshops, Retreats and Drop-In Classes
*️️️ Satsangs and other Yogic Practices and Principles
*️️️ Charitable and Humanitarian Work

And we need your volunteering support to promote them around Rishikesh, India and the World!
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers will receive an eye opening experience on all things Yoga and be part of a team committed to helping spread the message of Yoga and spirituality. We also offer the opportunity to join our courses and classes to Workawayers that are interested. You'll be made to feel at home and welcomed by all of our staff.
Help
We are specifically looking for volunteers that can assist in the following areas:

*️️️ Help improve our Yoga sales and marketing content
*️️️ Web development and SEO
*️️️ Photography and filming
*️️️ Admin and phone handling
*️️️ Replying to emails, phone inquiries and other admin tasks
*️️️ Converting our English content into Spanish, French and other languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide accomodation and three vegetarian meals per day at no cost to all Workawayers in our centres in Rishikesh
What else ...
As mentioned, volunteers have the opportunity to joining any of our courses and classes and learn about Yogic life. As we're based in the heart of Rishikesh, there's plenty to see and do including visiting beautiful temples, walks, shopping, eating and dining and enjoy the beautiful sights, sounds and smells of Rishikesh - the home of Yoga.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (10)

09/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ben & Elle) for host

I approached here in quite an informal way, but was immediately made to feel welcome. I met with Swing to discuss the possibility of volunteering for 3 weeks, and even though the hosting profile has a preference for more long-term support, she needed some graphic design work completed for the yoga school and was happy for me to stay and help.
I… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nurtas) for host

I had an amazing experience in this yoga school! I had been there for 10 days and it really nice to stay.
Vishnu is a great person and his team was really nice to me as well, they helped me with booking tickets and other useful information about travelling in India.
Many thanks to Vishnu and to his team.
I wish you guys all the best in your… read more

(Excellent )

23/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (yeewen) for host

I had volunteered for 10days in this amazing, energetic and great vibe school in Rishikesh. It is well-located in tapovan and I was welcomed more like a guest than a volunteer as the staffs and Vishnu ji have always making sure that I am feeling comfortable with the stay and work at school. Beside some general help with the school staffs (and I… read more

(Excellent )

16/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Asger)

After working with us throughout October 2016, Asger regrettably decided it was time for him to seek new adventures in India. To our full satisfaction Asger completed several promotional videos for our institute in Rishikesh, India, which he planned, shot and edited himself. We were thrilled to learn that Asger is an independent, problem-solving… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Asger) for host

I had a great time in Rishikesh with the staff as well as the students of the yoga school. I feel grateful that I was able to come here and get to know the unique characters of the place while learning a ton about yoga and culture.
The work I did here was something that I enjoyed. I took a few pictures and made some promotional videos for the… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (lily ) for host

I had an absolutely amazing time here. I stayed a bit longer than a week because of a flight I needed to catch to ex stand my visa, but I am thinking of coming back! Himanchu and his lovely team made sure that I felt right at home. I learned a lot here - about marketing and about Indian culture. I can definitely recommend this place to everyone… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (julie)

Emma was here with her friend Julie.
Both girls are very sweet, easy-going, flexible, good to work with.
They are very open to receive any information, to accept, to share, to give ideas and put into action.
They made a wonderful job in our school! When they worked, the place changed, looked beautiful, tidy with new fresh energy, They know how… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (julie) for host

My stay at this yoga school has been really nice!
The team makes you feel as part of a big family. The most important thing for Vishnu is to make sure that your stay in the school will help you to grow and evolve in your spiritual path. All the teachers I've met there were really keen to guide you and answer to any of your questions . the rooms… read more

(Excellent )

25/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Dear Robert, I have only one word for you "Thank you", Your help made a great change in our yoga center, YOu create a new website for us, without counting the time you worked a lot and gave us so much that we can not forget you.
I was praying for God to solve my website problems and God send you here. My door is always open all time for you in… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

One of my the best experiences in India!
This yoga school is amazing place located in amazing town of Rishikesh. Firstly I wanted to stay there about 2 weeks but I was there almost 1 month. The staff made me feel like at home.
The school is full of amazing people all around the world who practice yoga. My task there was create new website of… read more

(Excellent )

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