Volunteering

Our volunteer program is special for those who want to experience the life of an Eco Village, take part in sustainable activities such as Organic Agriculture, Eco Constructions, Sustainable Tourism, Yoga Retreats, Oriental Art, etc. At the same time, experience the stillness and harmony that the practices of Hatha Yoga and Meditation provide. It is also a good opportunity to meet people from all over the world, who constantly visit us and exchange experiences.

In Varsanas you will find many activities.

In Varsana, you as a volunteer can learn to: Cook, meditate and practice Yoga, Protect water sources, clean channels, etc. Cultivate without chemicals, paint in art therapy, support local social and educational work, dance sacred songs, work on bio-construction, work Eco-construction, support indigenous and peasant communities, carve in stone, perform music, participate in the exchange of knowledge, know the Eco-Yoga Village sector and participate in civic activism.

We ask the volunteers to contribute a small donation to the eco-village since we are a monastic community and we do not generate any external income. Donations are to cover the cost of the volunteer’s stay including food and materials. Varsana’s sustainability does not depend on these donations but they do help maintain this self-sustaining lifestyle and allow volunteers to be with us.

Fee

  • From 1 to 3 days 10 USD per night
  • From 4 to 13 days 8USD per night
  • From 15 days onwards and a maximum of 1 month 6 USD per night

It includes

At Varsana we care that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible.

Shared hosting

Workshops

3 meals a day

4 1/2 hours of daily activity

Washing machine

Clases de Yoga, cine…

Hot water

WiFi

Agreements and recommendations

  • If you decide to leave before meeting the days you paid, you will be refunded 70% of the money for the remaining days
  • Varsana is not responsible for personal items of value, they are in the care and responsibility of each person.
  • She brings comfortable clothes for volunteer work and yoga classes.
  • She towel and personal hygiene items.
  • Warm clothing.
  • A flashlight.
  • Some gardening gloves.
  • Field work shoes
  • Admission is only from 6 A.M – 6 P.M, there is no reception in the evenings.

Volunteer Activities

Volunteers work 4 ½ hours in the morning in organic crops, eco constructions, eco tourism, helping in the Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant, gardening, art, filming, teaching in our rural school (in case of extended stays), teaching English to members of the community, etc. In the afternoon they can participate in the activities of the Eco Village: Hatha Yoga and relaxation, meditation with Tibetan bowls, musician-therapy with oriental instruments, Pranayama workshop, ecological walks, cinema on a giant screen, among others.

Hatha Yoga and Meditation Center

Varsana Eco Yoga Village also functions as Yoga Asram (Yoga school). Every day there are Hatha Yoga classes (which allow to harmonize mind, body and spirit), Meditation (to connect with your inner being) and oriental philosophy workshops. Participation in any of the programs is voluntary.

Accommodation

The Eco Village has very comfortable rooms available for volunteers (bedding, hot water, living room, etc.) in shared environments.

Feeding

We have a Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant, with an excellent, varied and nutritious preparation of dishes, combining Latin American cuisine with exquisite Indian recipes. Food is complete (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner).

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