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I am Ullas Kumar and I am a volunteer consultant for an Ashram in Varkala, Kerala. I have been associated with and have studied at the Ashram for several years. As a young boy I attended with my mother and father and was attracted by the Guru's vision. I'm currently a yoga, meditation and philosophy teacher in Varkala, India. I am on a volunteer mission to help the male residents of the Ashram learn English.
The message of the Ashram is the oneness of humanity as taught by Sri Narayana Guru and established in 1904. The Ashram is located on a peaceful hilltop surrounded by nature. It is a peaceful place to meditate and take some time away from busy life and observe the inner silence. Revered guests included Mahatma Gandhi, Tagora (the first nobel peace prize winner in Asia) and Romain Roland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Interests
Languages
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Charity work
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an immersion teaching in Indian spiritual culture in an atmosphere of a historic ashram that is internationally recognized and an integral part of the local community. This is the headquarters and the heart of the movement established in 1904. We believe in one world and one family and welcome visitors to participate in as many community and social activities as they choose. We are excited to learn and practice the English language with workawayers.
Help
We are looking for a male individual interested in spiritual life to teach English to the residents and monks at the temple. We are in need of two daily one hour classes--one in the morning and one in the evening 5 days per week plus informal conversation throughout daily life. This is an immersion post in a spiritual community.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malayalam: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Hindi: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
The above languages are the languages that I speak and I am in charge of the English teaching program. Monks at the ashram may be interested in language exchange and may be fluent in Hindi.
Accommodation
You will be provided your own personal room with ensuite bathroom at the ashram. South Indian vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided from the ashram.
What else ...
The ashram is located 3 km from Varkala Beach and Varkala Town by bus or rickshaw. Varkala has a train station with direct routes to Trivandrum (45 minutes). One hour from Kovalam beach, 130 km to Kanyakumari.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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