Course Assistant and Work-Study Programme
Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

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Work-study programme

Full-time volunteer

Course assistant

Thank you for being interested in serving at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai

Apart from the Yoga Vacation programme, aspirants have three options to stay and serve in the Ashram/centre.

They are Work-study, Full-time Volunteer and Course Assistant.

1. Work-study programme

For those who wish to be more involved in the Ashram without being fully committed as a full-time volunteer. Learn and experience the four paths of Yoga as part of the Ashram’s daily schedule. The minimum stay is three months.

Terms and Conditions

  • Three months commitment.
  • Total cost, including food and accommodation is 60% of the Yoga Vacation. This is payable in advance and non-refundable in case of premature departure.
  • Work-study participants can perform up to four hours of karma yoga (selfless service) daily, including teaching and assisting yoga classes (TTC graduates).
  • Attendance of morning and evening satsangs and minimum practice of one yoga asana class per day is expected.
  • There is one day off per week for Work-study participants.
  • Work-study participants must provide for all their personal needs.
  • Must acknowledge and follow the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre rules.

  • Enroll as a Yoga Vacation paying guest, for a two-week stay .
  • This is a trial period to see whether you will be comfortable in the Ashram.
  • Upon successful completion apply for the volunteer programme you are interested in.
  • A police clearance certificate or references may be required.
  • Applicants take full responsibility for the cost of travel to and from the Ashram and any visa formalities during your service period.
  • Any decision taken by the Director will be final.

2. Full-time volunteer

With unconditional service in the Ashram for a minimum period of 6 months.

Terms and Conditions

  • Six months minimum commitment.
  • Volunteers are expected to serve unconditionally at any of our centres or Ashrams at the Director’s discretion.
  • Meals and the basic accommodation (dormitory or your tent) are free of charge.
  • Attendance of morning and evening satsangs and minimum practice of one yoga asana class per day is expected.
  • There are no official days off for volunteers.
  • The volunteer must provide for all personal needs.
  • Must acknowledge and follow the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre rules.

Criteria for interested applicants:

  • Refer to “Criteria for interested applicants” in the Work-study section

3. Course assistant

Suitably qualified volunteers can apply to assist with short-term courses such as TTC and Kids Camp. Interested volunteers should directly contact the host Ashram.

Terms and Conditions

  • Assistants should plan to arrive a week before the course for training and stay for the entire course duration.
  • Assistants should be prepared to do any work unrelated to the course in the Ashram.
  • Meals and the basic accommodation (dormitory or your tent) are free of charge.
  • Although we endeavour to ensure time for personal practice, we cannot guarantee a protected practice time.
  • There are no official days off for assistants.
  • The assistant must provide for all personal needs.
  • Must acknowledge and follow the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre rules.
  • Criteria for interested applicants:
  • Refer to “Criteria for interested applicants” in the Work-study section