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Join our yoga retreat in Teresópolis and live surrounded by nature while helping with simple daily tasks like preparing breakfast, setting tables, light cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, guiding guests on hikes, filming short clips, and creating social media posts. You’ll connect with travelers from around the world and take part in yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound bath sessions. ✨🏔️
20 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Amount: US$ 50 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: The $50/week contribution helps cover the cost of your meals during your stay. In return, you'll enjoy delicious, freshly prepared vegan food made by our chef - no cooking or grocery runs needed. Just show up, settle in, and nourish yourself while being part of the Mama Shanti family.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Beginner Portuguese
Between 20 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Mama Shanti is a small yoga and wellness retreat located in the mountains near Teresópolis, about two hours from Rio de Janeiro. Our space focuses on yoga, reflection, nature, and meaningful connections. Volunteers help us create a calm and welcoming environment for guests who come for retreats and personal time in nature. In exchange for a few hours of help each day, volunteers stay with us, experience the retreat atmosphere, enjoy the surrounding mountains, and connect with people from around the world.
Volunteers typically help 3–5 hours per day. Tasks vary depending on the day and guest schedule. Activities may include preparing and serving breakfast, setting and clearing tables (breakfast, lunch, dinner), light organizing of shared spaces (we have maids to help with the cleaning!), laundry (once per week or per guest request), grocery shopping in organic farm nearby, helping guests with simple questions, guiding guests on local hikes or activities, filming or photographing yoga sessions incl. making simple social media posts. Some days are quieter, while retreat days may require more coordination and activity. We usually have between 2-5 guests, so it's not a lot of work, but the work is spread out across the day.
We aim to maintain a peaceful and respectful environment for guests and volunteers. Volunteers should be reliable, proactive, and respectful of the retreat atmosphere. Shoes are not allowed in the yoga shala. Shared spaces should be kept clean and tidy. Quiet hours are respected in the evenings so guests can rest. We ask volunteers to communicate openly if they need help or have questions. Respect for nature, animals, guests, and the property is essential.
