The Ananda Permaculture Program
This on-going internship program (from 2 weeks to 6 months long) is for hardworking men and women eager to learn and practice permaculture in a spiritual environment.
After completing 2 to 4 weeks of the regular Karma Yoga program at The Expanding Light Retreat, your schedule will be arranged so that you can continue to actively participate in the daily yoga postures and meditation sadhanas, classes, and meetings. About 1/3 of your work week will be in service at The Expanding Light Retreat and about 2/3 of your week will be serving in the Permaculture Garden. You will be serving approximately 30 hours per week total. The cost is the same as the regular Karma Yoga program. Partial scholarships are available, contingent upon experience and commitment.
What to expect
Interns will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in the day-to-day creation of the Permaculture gardens
- Work a total of 30 hours a week
- Join fellow interns for The Expanding Light’s “The Art & Science of Raja Yoga” classes, meditation classes, daily sadhanas (spiritual practice); three delicious vegetarian meals a day, and use of a camping site.
- Participate in (optional) weekend work parties
We accept up to 4 interns at a time. Minimum stay is two weeks, maximum stay is 6 months (May-October). You’ll need to bring your own tent for housing, as well as clothing and boots for work outdoors in the elements.
Depending upon the availability of suitable housing, we may be able to host interns from February through April.
To read more about our approach to Permaculture and our resources, see AnandaPermaculture.com.
Please fill out the Karma Yoga Application.
With joy,
Alex and Devadasi Forrester
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“The Karma Yoga program has been a profound blessing on my life, imprints of which will nurture my soul till the time of my departure from this world. Feelings of compassion, thoughtfulness, devotion, kindness, and love that were masked by worldly delusions have suddenly resurfaced.
“Healthy and delicious vegetarian meals infused with divine love have done a miracle on my perennial health problems of migraines, heartburn, and fatigue. Yoga postures and meditation have been an immense source of inspiration and joy.
“I came to Ananda absolutely confused and leading a reckless life, typical of many people in present society. Three weeks later, I feel renewed strength and courage, a body in harmony with mind, and a vision for a glorious path. Now I truly understand my purpose in this life.”
– Aditya J., San Jose, CA
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