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We are part of an international society based on the practice of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion. Daily kirtan (musical mantra meditation), japa (individual mantra meditation), sastra (study of ancient vaisnava vedic texts) and seva, service. Yoga asanas are not an integral part of our practice, although there are some hatha yoga classes twice weekly. We have a temple, ashram, guest house, farm, fruits, vegetables, flower garden, protected cows, working oxen, goats, and beautiful forest.
we started a project to construct several eco houses ( strawbale, wood), in spring we'll start with the construction, any help is welcome. It will be a great opportunity to learn about this interesting natural technique.
We provide accommodation, discovery of bhakti yoga, delicious lacto-vegetarian food, and a unique experience which we hope will nourish you and give you sweet memories to keep with you as you continue on. We have WiFi.
All you need is a positive and dynamic attitude, openness to potentially new things, and genuine curiosity in spirituality.
In order to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to spiritual growth we ask everyone to follow the principles of Goodness by refraining during your stay from the following :
- eating non-vegetarian food (meat, fish or eggs) and eating alliaceae (garlic, onion, shallots, chives, leeks).
- taking any kind of intoxication such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs, even tea and coffee
- unmarried sexual relations and flirt
- gambling (stock market…)
Due to the ashram setting, we also ask that you bring modest clothing, cover chest, shoulders, legs at least until the knees, and avoid tight cloths.
If you are interested or curious in discovering our values and way of life, we hope that you will visit us soon!
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Nous faisons partie d'une société internationale de pratique du Bhakti Yoga, le yoga de la dévotion. Chaque jour kirtan (méditation mantra musicale), japa (méditation mantra individuelle), l'etude des Sastra (text vedic Vaisnava ancient) et le Seva, service désintéressé. Les asanas de yoga ne font pas partie intégrante de notre pratique, bien qu'il y ait des cours de hatha yoga 2x par semaine. Nous avons un temple, un asrama, une hôtellerie; un jardin potager, des vergers, des jardins de fleurs, des animaux protégés : vaches, chèvres, boucs, et des bœufs qui travaillent la terre. Et une tres belle forêt.
Nous sommes en plein projet de construction écologique, nous souhaitons implanter des maisons en bottes de pailles et des chalets en bois. Nous allons bientôt commencer à construire des maisons et toute aide est la bienvenue. Une excellente opportunité d'en apprendre davantage sur cette technique de construction naturelle !
Nous sommes heureux de vous offrir l’hébergement la découverte du bhakti-yoga, de délicieux repas lacto-végétariens et une expérience unique qui, nous l'espérons, vous nourrira et vous donnera de doux souvenirs à garder avec vous en continuant. Vous pouvez utiliser la WiFi . Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est une attitude positive et dynamique et une vraie curiosité pour la spiritualité.
Afin de maintenir une atmosphère favorable au développement de la vie spirituelle, nous demandons à chacun de respecter les principes de la vertue durant le séjour :
- Ne pas consommer de nourriture non-végétarienne (viande, poisson, œufs), ni les alliacés (Ail, onion, échalotes, ciboulette, poireaux).
- ne pas prendre des intoxicants tels le tabac, l'alcool, les drogues, ni le thé, et le café
- pas de relations sexuelles en-dehors du mariage ni flirt
- ne pas jouer à des jeux de hasard (ni investissement risqués..)
Nous vous demandons également d'apporter des vêtements modestes, de couvrir la poitrine, les épaules, les jambes au moins jusqu'aux genoux et d'éviter les vêtements serrés.
Si vous êtes intéressés ou curieux de découvrir notre philosophie et mode de vie, nous espérons que vous nous rendrez visite bientôt!Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
ENGLISH
Participants will benefit from the following:
- Community living
- International culture and language
- Natural living
- Practical application of philosophical, spiritual and yogic values (bhakti yoga)
- Kirtan (musical mantra meditation)
- Philosophy classes and discussions (Bhagavad-gita, etc.)
- Yoga classes and yoga Hall available
- Home-cooked, vegetarian diet (includes dairy products)
- Contact with our animals
- Guided tour to discover the most outstanding places in the community
- Beautiful French countryside (250 acres, woodland and pasture)
FRANÇAIS
Vous bénéficierez des éléments suivants:
- Vie en communaute
- Culture et langues internationales
- Vie naturelle
- Application pratique de valeurs philosophiques, spirituelles et yogiques (bhakti yoga)
- Kirtan (méditation sur mantra en musique)
- Classes et discussions philosophiques (Bhagavad gita, etc.)
- Mise à disposition d'un yoga Hall et des classes de yoga
- Nourriture végétarienne maison (comprend des produits laitiers)
- Contact avec nos animaux
- Visite guidée pour découvrir les endroits les plus remarquables de la communauté
- Magnifique campagne francaise (80 hectares, principalement de forêt)Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
ENGLISH
Ongoing projects :
- Organic gardening (fruit, vegetables and flowers), composting.
- Renovations (painting, insulation, plumbing)
- Cleaning temple and common spaces.
- Forest maintenance and wood collecting
Upcoming projects :
- DIY project : home-made cleaning products and cosmetics (we are looking for people who have experience and who can help us to develop this point).
- Ecobuilding ( stawbale house)
FRANÇAIS
Projets en cours :
- Maraîchage biologique (fruits, légumes et fleurs), compost.
- Rénovation (peinture, isolation, plomberie)
- Nettoyage du temple et des espaces communs
- Entretien forestier ramassage du bois
Projets à venir :
- Projet DIY : confection de produits d'entretien et de cosmétiques maison (nous recherchons des personnes qui ont de l'expérience et qui peuvent nous aider à développer ce point)
- Eco construction (botte de paille)Languages
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Russian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We welcome french language teacherAccommodation
ENGLISH
Guest house:
Shared rooms with shared bathrooms.
Please bring towels, indoor shoes, appropriate work clothes, warm clothes for the Autumn/ Winter, clothes suitable for wearing in the temple (covered shoulders; legs covered down to the knees, not tight), and a torch for the short walk from the guest house to the temple.
Delicious, home-cooked vegetarian food is provided 3 times a day. We cannot guarantee to cater daily for specific diets.
Note: in some weeks of the high season we have tents to accommodate our volunteers.
We also expect volunteers to take responsibility for keeping the spaces they use clean and tidy.
FRANÇAIS
Hotellerie:
Chambres partagées avec salle de bain collective.
Veuillez amener vos serviettes de bain, chaussures d'intérieur, vêtements de travail, vêtements chauds pour l'automne et l'hiver, vêtements appropriés pour le temple (épaules couvertes, jambes couvertes au moins jusqu'aux genoux, pas serré), et une lampe torche.
Une délicieuse cuisine végétarienne vous est offerte 3x par jour. Nous ne pouvons pas garantir des repas pour les régimes spécifiques.
Note : certaines semaines de la haute saison, nous avons des tentes pour accueillir nos bénévoles.
Nous attendons également que les volontaires prennent la responsabilité de garder les espaces qu'ils utilisent propres et bien rangés.What else ...
ENGLISH
We are 45 minutes away from Châteauroux city.
Buses from Chateauroux train station to Ecueillé/Lucay-le-Mâle
FRANÇAIS
Nous sommes situés à 45 minutes de la ville de Châteauroux.
Bus depuis la gare de Châteauroux vers Ecueillé/ Luçay le MâleA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
optical fiber
Space for parking camper vans
Camper-cars parking available
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I appreciated the efforts the staff put into making feel volunteers welcomed and integrated!
The landscape is stunning and the food amazing!
Hope to see u all again :)
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I appreciated the efforts the staff put into making feel volunteers welcomed and integrated!
The landscape is stunning and the food amazing!
Hope to see u all again :)
The tasks were relatively easy to manage, but they were mostly quite physical. The tasks were organized… read more
Thank you for your kindness, I really learned a lot. I wont forget this :)
For workawayers: On some dates there is festivities so they may have accomodation problems for volunteers. If you are not specially interested in hare krsna I recommend the stay only one week (almost all activities sorround the subject).… read more
mille mercis et à bientôt !
I originally intended to stay for two weeks but i felt very… read more
Merci pour ce ressourcement et ce dépaysement ainsi qu à la bienveillance qui règne partout au chateau. Et pour le choix du bénévolat chaque jour. C etait vraiment bien.
I went to this volunteering with the intention of staying for 3 weeks and in the end I stayed for 3 months.
It is a place of healing, learning and where I have left a great and beautiful family that despite the passage of time has left me a series of experiences and learnings that have helped me find a lot of… read more
- this is a monastery of a religion. Called "hare krishna" and a branch of hinduism.
Do some research before you go! so you know what will expect you.
- since its a religion, a lot of people have very strict believes. Most of them have devoted their lives to this.
Besides that its a really beautiful… read more
It is a haven for spiritually minded and devotional people. The founder of the community wanted it to be 'a… read more
I met many volunteers and devotees, we become friends and keep in… read more
Important tasks for the day are divided among the volunteers and you've total freedom to choose whatever you like. I spend most of the time with Eco Construction, gardening and helping in the guest house. This… read more
There are always someone to help you when you are a little lost.
There are also different things to do, so you can try everything and learn about it.
Thank you for this beautiful experience!!!
Hope to see you soon.
(food is amazing)
The work was super easy and nice, there is plenty of things to choose from;… read more
It's a perfect place to take some time to recharge your batteries, see and learn about a different and very loving way of living, learn about bhakti yoga and philosophy behind it (and eat… read more
He was of a great help with jobs that are not always easy for anyone.
We where very happy to have him and would take him back anytime.
Everybody was so welcoming and nice that i felt wonderful from the beginning. I got along with everybody and especially with the other workawayers i made lots of new friends.
The tasks we needed to do were easy and fun! I learned how to make… read more
The place is also amazing and the cultural exchange fascinating. We got to meet people from many countries from Europe to Brazil and to Indonesia. It was a great… read more
I learn a lot about spiritual world and about those wonderful people from this community .
They can read your future by stars and teach you a lot about indian kitchen and how to cook amaizing food without taste it .
They are very easy going and… read more
Very interesting personality, rich in conversation, smart, funny, enjoyed his company, worth meeting!
Hope to see you again! Thanks for all.
I even had the opportunity to… read more