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I am currently

Description

Professional language teacher and curriculum designer and teacher trainer until recently, I am now working on reconnecting with nature- pursuing my love for yoga, meditation, permaculture, farming, hiking and travelling.

I am happy to pitch in wherever needed and would gladly share what I know and am keen to learn something new. I could teach yoga classes, document hikes or lead simple ones, help with permaculture design planning and implementation, work on a kitchen garden, teach one of the languages I know and work with children and pets/ rescue animals. I'm passionate about gut health and love fiber and fermentation, including making "ginger soda", easy pickles and experimenting with kimchi-making with local vegetables. If you have a construction project using natural materials, I'd love to pitch in and learn about that. I'm well-read and have travelled extensively and enjoy deep conversations with people from all walks of life.

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Sustainability

Plant care

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Cycling

Culture

Charity work

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I've professionally taught English and German. I'm also fluent in Bengali and Hindi, intermediate proficiency in Russian and Spanish. I love teaching, especially movement/ yoga and languages and enjoy learning what I can of the local language and customs of the place I'm at.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

I have studied permaculture design at Aranya Agricultural Alternatives in Zaheerabad. I feel I have a grasp on the theory but need more hands-on experience, which I am now seeking. I can teach yoga or one of the languages I know and am happy to help out in whatever ways I can. I also really enjoy working with children.

Age

38

What else ...

I'm an avid traveller and in recent years, a very minimalic and slow one. I'd prefer to see less places but experience more, and if there can be meaningful exchange along the way, all the better. I'm excited to see what workaway might enable me to do.

Note to hosts- It's important for me to have a good idea of when my work and free times are, so I can plan accordingly. I know things change and I can be flexible, but I value clear communication and an approximate schedule- a general idea of tasks and timings in advance (excepting emergency, unforeseen situations, of course).

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian, don't consume milk products.