Karma yoga volunteer program in Southern Sweden

Living and volunteering at a traditional yoga retreat center in southern Sweden offers a unique way to deepen your practice while contributing to a vibrant community. Daily life blends five to seven hours of karma yoga on the organic farm or in the kitchen with dedicated time for meditation and yoga. Accommodation and meals are fully included, allowing you to focus entirely on personal growth. Volunteers first complete a ten-day retreat to experience the daily rhythm firsthand before joining. Step into this balanced environment of mindful work and inner discovery by planning your visit today.

About the free volunteer program

Håå Retreat Center is a vibrant ashram nestled in southern Sweden, run year-round by dedicated yoga teachers, trainees, and volunteers. Operating as a traditional yoga workshop, the community creates a creative and supportive environment dedicated to strengthening your personal yoga and meditation practice, also known as sadhana. Life here is built upon a balanced rhythm where daily tasks and spiritual discipline seamlessly blend together. Participants immerse themselves in an authentic ashram lifestyle that encourages inner reflection, personal growth, and active contribution to a shared household.

Requirements

• Complete at least one 10-day retreat as a student before applying to volunteer.
• Attend specialized month-long Kriya Yoga retreats or three-month Sadhana retreats as a student if you wish to support those specific programs.
• Commit to staying from the very beginning to the end of the chosen retreat period.
• Be prepared to deposit personal electronic devices like mobile phones upon arrival, as personal phone and internet use is restricted.
• Bring your own alarm clock and comfortable personal work clothes if preferred.

Your responsibilities

• Dedicate approximately five to seven hours per day to karma yoga tasks around the center.
• Work on the organic farm tending crops and grounds.
• Assist in the kitchen with food preparation and meal service.
• Help with daily cleaning and general maintenance of the retreat houses.

What is in it for You?

• Free accommodation and wholesome meals provided throughout your stay as a volunteer.
• Daily schedule structured around early morning meditation and pre-lunch breathing exercises, Shavasana, or Yoga Nidra.
• Opportunities to join select open classes, guided meditations, lectures, Kirtan, and Sufi dancing.
• Access to borrow work clothes provided by the center.
• A supportive daily routine that helps you develop deep personal focus without becoming isolated.

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