Sradhavan = Eco Yoga Farm

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Duration of Program: over 2 years

Description: Activities:

Agriculture and vegetarian food: Agriculture is a real responsibility and here we are trying to implement it in a way that will benefit all. Organic vegetables are part of good nutrition and a healthy life. You will have the opportunity to learn about organic gardening and also teach others how to do it and how to protect the environment. Agro-conscience is fundamental to our community because the vegetables are later used for cooking vegetarian food in our restaurant and they also taste great! You can also help us in our daily cooking! The violence-free diet allows you to develop greater compassion for all living beings.

Classes: A variety of workshops and courses can be developed according to your creative talents: English classes, art, music, painting, dancing, working with children, etc.

Construction: You will learn how to construct different architectural buildings using ecological and locals materials.

Yoga: You will see how yoga sets the model for a healthy, relaxed and flexible body, living the experience of having both mind and senses in harmony. The natural environment in which Yoga is practiced will help your body and soul connect to your inner voice.

Yoga Philosophy: Yoga classed help us reflect on Self-realization and what we can offer in service to humanity.

Qualifications: Important points to be considered:

* The food is lacto-vegetarian and consists of three meals per day.

* Please note that we request our visitors and volunteers to abstain from intoxicants and extramarital relationships to preserve the sanctity of the project.

What you need to bring:

* Shared living spaces are provided. You are welcome to bring your own tent for privacy.
We recommend you bring your own sleeping bag, sleeping mat and flashlight.

* Please bring comfortable work clothes and warm clothes for the afternoons and evenings, which can get quite cold.

* Personal hygiene items.

What you can not bring

* Drugs or hallucinogens, cigarettes or alcohol etc.

* Food that contains red meat, white meat, seafood or eggs.

Volunteer Work: $7 per day or $200 per month. This minimum donation covers the cost of meals. We ask that volunteers commit to 4-5 hours of service a day.

Cost in US$: $7 per day or $200 per month.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Eco Yoga Farms 's Mission Statement: We are in Cusco, Peru, working in an exemplary eco-yoga community called Sradhavan. There is so much to do and there are many wonderful opportunities to improve the service to our local community. The beautiful mountainous environment allows you to be connected with nature and your inner Self. We welcome all spiritual seekers and those who like to experience a spiritual lifestyle. In our eco-yoga community you will learn about yoga, meditation, vegetarian cooking, organic agriculture, eco-building, Spanish, different kinds of art and the life philosophy of the Vedas. You can come here or you can visit similar successful projects in neighboring countries such as Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia and Bolivia. We invite you to share an experience that will have a positive influence on your life. As Gandhi says, Simple living, high thinking".

Eco Yoga Farms is a Vaisnava based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.