VOLUNTEER at KONALANI

Seva - Study - Live

A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE SEEKING SPIRITUAL GROWTH

 
 

Konalani is seeking self-motivated individuals or couples who enjoy contributing to community,

hard work, and have a sincere wish to grow spiritually.

 
 

Seva

Discover the power of seva, or karma yoga, as you work with a sense of open-heartedness and shared purpose. Volunteers help maintain and beautify Konalani while providing a clean, relaxing, nourishing space for guests.

Tasks include general duties in landscaping, housekeeping, meal prep, and more. Through these tasks, you’ll learn the invaluable skill of being present while developing conscious awareness as you support our humanitarian mission of bringing Peace to all Beings on Earth

Daily Seva Schedule:

  • 8:00am - 12:00pm

  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm

 
 
 

Study

Dive deep into self-exploration and experience a heart-centered approach to meditation and life as you learn about the ShambhavAnanda Yoga tradition through meditation classes, yoga sessions, and satsang with our revered teacher, His Holiness Rishi Maha Mandaleshwar Sri Shambhavananda.

Schedule includes:

  • daily group meditation and chanting

  • satsang (questions and answers)

  • art class

  • hatha yoga

 
 
 

Live

Immerse yourself into Ashram life and a community of dedicated yogic practitioners. There are usually between 4 - 6 people living at the ashram at any time. Accommodations are single or double occupancy with shared bathrooms. All utilities, necessities and comforts will be provided to make your stay at Konalani nourishing and enjoyable.

3 vegetarian meals per day also provided. When there are no meals prepared, volunteers may heat leftovers or prepare their own meal with the provided food.

 
 
“When you serve something greater than your own needs, you find tremendous joy. People who have given themselves to something greater than themselves always radiate with this happiness”
— Sri Shambhavananda
 

Daily Schedule:

 

6:00AM - 7:00AM : Morning Practice (Guru Gita, Kirtan, Mantra, Meditation)

7:00AM - 8:00AM : Breakfast

8:00AM - 12:00PM : Morning Seva

12:00PM - 1:00PM : Lunch

1:00PM - 4:00PM : Afternoon Seva

On Certain Weekdays: 3:00PM - 4:00PM : Program (Yoga, philosophy, Satsang, Art)

*Example Schedule. Subject to change

 
 
 
 
 

Surya

Beyond grateful for my time at Konalani. From the teachings all the way down to the food and water, it has been a deeply nourishing experience that I highly recommend to anyone!