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Holistic Center Nevada County, United States
Awaken Through Service: Karma Yoga and Meditation Retreat
What you offer
30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
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Availability
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Join the Karma Yoga Program at Ananda Meditation Retreat, a serene 72-acre sanctuary based on Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings. For over 50 years, we’ve welcomed seekers worldwide. Experience daily yoga, meditation, and joyful service — helping prepare meals, maintain cozy lodging, and tend sacred spaces. Transform work into a spiritual practice, awaken your heart, and live in harmony with nature and spirit. All are welcome!
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 75 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.
3 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 3 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Developing social awareness
- 2 Learning about sustainability
- 2 Creating true social impact
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
Rachel
United States
The Center is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in nature and the Center. I very much enjoyed my time. I had a great little cabin to sleep in and there was nourishing food prepared everyday. The work is easy enough and if you show a liking or talent for something in particular it is noticed and often encouraged. Everyone was super kind and helpful. Lots of love and understanding. A very peaceful experience. I'm inspired and will most likely return when life allows.
almost 2 years ago
Deandre
United States
This experience has changed my life in ways I can't explain. From the moment I arrived, I felt Love. And I mean that sincerely. Everyone, in their own unique ways, inadvertently taught me what family truly means. They have all created an open and emotionally safe environment with kindness, compassion, and respect as the foundation. This app doesn't allow enough words to explain how this has impacted my life. In short: Spiritual values, how to meditate, amazing yoga postures, the ability to work in a team and much more, are all things I have learned from this experience. I am forever grateful.
about 2 years ago
Joaquin
Chile
My experience at "the Center" was beautiful. I felt very welcome when I first arrived, I remember that as soon as I arrived, Anandi wanted to make sure I felt as comfortable as possible, and I'm very thankful for this. Also, the place is magical and full of good energy, I was able to learn a lot from Paramahansa Yogananda and his teachings. What I loved most about this place is the people that I met there. All the staff members are very good people, they all helped me answer any question that I had, not only regarding the tasks, but about life as well! I'll definitely come back!
about 2 years ago
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