Holistic Center The Hills Shire, Australia

5.0
(57 reviews)57

Enjoy a charming Yoga Retreat close to Sydney, Australia

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
49 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
52 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
49 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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 Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

We are an intentional community-based Yoga retreat located in a beautiful natural bush setting on the edge of Sydney. All sorts of experiences are included in a stay with us. Yoga, meditation, gym, pool, Australian bush etc. You really become part of our family during your stay. In fact, many of our wonderful helpers return many times and make lifelong friends.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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57 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 52 Meeting international travelers
  • 49 Get in touch with nature
  • 28 Developing social awareness
  • 23 Creating true social impact
  • 20 Developing environmental awareness
  • 18 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 49 3. Good health and well-being
  • 23 4. Quality education
  • 19 6. Clean water and sanitation
Licia

Germany

5

A welcoming place with supportive people, a friendly atmosphere, and a great opportunity to learn new things and gain new experiences. The Swamis are kind and encouraging, and everyone makes an effort to help you feel comfortable. A memorable experience that I would recommend to others.

11 days ago

Arlene

United States

5

It's quite hard to put in to words the impact that the Center has had on me. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to have volunteered here, especially being my first experience. The bar has been set very high! The everyday tasks were easy to do, overwhelming for some, but overall good. The meals provided should be served in restaurants because they were incredible. Most importantly, I want to thank Sanjay, Patty, and the rest of the crew. They are incredible people. I would recommend this to everyone. I could go on about how great the Center is but there's a character limit. Thank you! ❤️

about 1 month ago

Helen

United Kingdom

5

I really loved my stay at Swamis and enjoyed getting to know everyone. I appreciated the rhythm of each day and that volunteers could attend most classes and workshops, with only the 10:30 yoga class conflicting with work. The workshops introduced me to new practices and deepened my understanding of yoga. Housekeeping was well organised, with tasks shared fairly, and the volunteer communal space was spacious, clean, and cosy.

4 months ago

Megane

Canada

5

I really enjoyed my experience at the Center! I couldn't have chosen a better way to start my trip in Australia, which is why I decided to extend my stay. The people I met, the shared meals, the evenings spent together, and the sense of community that the Center creates made me feel at home from the beginning. My tasks mainly involve housekeeping, helping with meal preparation, and cleaning the kitchen. The workload feels fair, and there is still plenty of time during the day to enjoy yoga classes, workshops, and everything the Center has to offer.

4 months ago

Caroline

Germany

5

My time at the Center is a deeply healing and enriching experience. Living and working in this community has shown me how beautiful and meaningful life can be when people come together with open hearts. I love supporting guests, teaching yoga, and connecting with the wonderful community. Sanjay and Patty are incredibly kind, caring, and supportive, making everyone feel welcome from day one. This place truly feels like a second home, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be here as a volunteer.

4 months ago

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