Namaste & Welcome!

We appreciate the time you’re taking to explore what it means to live, work, and grow in a yoga ashram. We look forward to meeting you soon!

**Welcome to the Konalani’s Karma Yoga (Work-Study) Application and Preparation Page!**

This page will guide you through the three simple steps to prepare for your work-study experience at Konalani Yoga Ashram. This program is rooted in the practice of karma yoga—selfless service as a path of spiritual growth. By living, working, and meditating together, we learn to bring mindfulness and heart into every part of daily life.

Step One:

Start by filling out the application and watching four short introductory videos. These videos will walk you through the rhythms of ashram life, our daily schedule, what it means to study in a living tradition, and some of our core community guidelines. If you feel aligned after watching and would like to continue, move on to step two.

Step Two:

Schedule your interview. This is a chance for us to connect personally, talk through your questions and potential dates, and explore whether the experience feels like a good fit—for you and for us. If, after the interview, both you and Konalani feel it’s a great match, then proceed to step three.

Step Three:

Complete the preparation materials. This final step involves learning the foundational lineage practices of ShambhavAnanda Yoga through a series of videos and guided meditations. These practices will help you arrive with clarity, focus, and momentum already in motion.

Each step is here to help you feel grounded and ready for the journey ahead. Take your time—and feel free to reach out anytime with questions. We look forward to connecting with you.

Step One

**Apply & Watch Introductory Videos**

Step One: Application and Introductory Videos

Name

First Name

Last Name

Birthday

We hope we can celebrate with you when you're here :)

YYYY

Phone

(###)

###

####

Proposed Start Date

Please let us know your ideal start date and, if possible, your intended end date. We understand that plans can sometimes shift, but having an idea of your availability helps us plan the work-study schedule and support the community more smoothly.

YYYY

Proposed End Date

YYYY

Why Konalani?

Please share why you feel drawn to Konalani Yoga Ashram and what stands out to you about participating in the work-study program. We’d love to hear what inspired you to apply.

How Did You Hear About Us?

Referral, website, social media, friend, etc.

Skills and Experience

Please list any skills or areas of experience you have that might support life at the ashram. Examples include web design, digital marketing, cooking, gardening, construction, carpentry, or familiarity with power tools. Feel free to include anything else you’d like to share.

Dietary Restrictions

Please list any dietary restrictions or allergies we should be aware of during your stay.

Ready to Learn About Konalani? Check out these 4 Introductory Videos, to help you get a sense of what its like to live, work and grow at Konalani!

Featured

Day 1 ∞ Choosing A Path

In this video, we introduce the basics of the work-study program at Konalani—what it involves, what it means, and how to tell if it’s the right fit for you.

Day 2 ∞ A Day in the Life

In this video, we explore the daily schedule and sunrise-to-sunset (well, more like 4 Pm lol) expectations of living in a real, thriving yoga ashram.

Day 3 ∞ A Living Tradition

In this video, we discuss the yogic perspective on the teacher-student relationship and how it shapes your experience at the ashram.

Day 4 ∞ Community Living Guidelines

This PDF offers an overview of the community living guidelines that help us live with respect and care at Konalani Ashram.

If you’re ready to schedule your interview, please fill out the form below with your name and three possible 30-minute time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Hawaii time, Monday through Friday. We’ll confirm one of those times and set up a Zoom or phone call based on what’s possible.

Thanks again for your commitment—we’re looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Subject

Message

Please list three possible times for your interview between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Hawaii time, Monday through Friday. We’ll do our best to choose one that works for everyone.

Screenshot 2025-08-01 at 11.56.59 AM.png

Step Three

**Start Practicing with Shambhavananda Yoga**

Now that you’ve filled out the application, watched the introductory videos, and completed your interview, it’s time for the final step: learning the core practices of ShambhavAnanda Yoga.

This section includes eight short lessons introducing you to foundational meditation techniques—like mantra, breath awareness, and heart-centered focus—as well as a few supportive practices like tension release and gratitude. You’ll also receive two free ebooks from the founders of our tradition, offering deeper insight into the path you’re stepping into.

We ask that you begin working with these practices before you arrive so you can step into the experience with momentum and clarity. They’ll also be available to revisit anytime during your stay.

If you don’t have time to complete all the lessons before arriving, please be sure to watch the final few lessons. They include important information about the work-study agreement, packing list, and what to expect when you arrive.

Featured

Lesson 1 • Why Meditate?

Learn: Why meditation is at the heart of the yogic path, viewed through the lens of Shambhavananda Yoga and the Kashmir Shaivite tradition.
Reflect: On your own reasons for exploring meditation and what you hope to discover through this journey.
Practice: Floating into Stillness — a simple, profound stillness meditation guided by the Vijnana Bhairava.

Lesson 2 • Mantra & The Mind

Learn: About the nature of the mind and the tradition of Shambhavananda Yoga Mantra Meditation.

Reflect: What is your experience of Mantra?

Practice: Start with a preparatory yoga session, then experience your first practice of mantra meditation from the Shambhavananda lineage.

Lesson 3 • Spontaneous Recognition

Learn: About the living tradition of Shambhavananda Yoga through Babaji’s book Spontaneous Recognition, a collection of real questions and answers from satsang.
Reflect: On which questions or answers from the book resonate most with your own spiritual journey so far.
Practice: Take part in a guided two-part breath pranayama with Satyam, followed by the stillness meditation Buddha’s Waves.

Lesson 4 • The Yogic Heart – Tension & Surrender

Teaching: The Yogic Heart, Tension & Surrender
Japa mantra practice
Heart meditation guided by Acharya Abhaya

Lesson 5 • Meditation on the Breath

• Introduction to the Breath & Breath Meditation

Lesson 6 • The Tension Release Practice

Learn the Tension Release Practice from the lineage of Swami Rudrananda
Practice guided Japa mantra meditation

Lesson 7 • Rudi & The Green Apple

Free E-book! Rudi & The Green Apple
Guided Mantra and Tension Release Practice

Lesson 8 • The Source of Gratitude

Energetic Gratitude Practice from the teachings of Swami Rudrananda

In Agreement: Clarifying Our Path Together

Packing List & Arriving

Packing List and Arriving at the Ashram Info

Screenshot 2025-08-01 at 11.50.42 AM.png

**Welcome to the Konalani’s Karma Yoga (Work-Study) Application and Preparation Page!**

Step One:

Step Two:

Step Three:

Step One: Application and Introductory Videos

Thank you for submitting your Work Study Application Form! We’ll take a look and be in touch soon to follow up with any next steps.

In the meantime, you’re ready to begin your 30-Day Journey right away! Just scroll down to Module 1 and click on your first video to get started. This preparation process is designed to support you in building a solid foundation—both in practice and in understanding life at the ashram.

If you have any questions as you move through the journey, feel free to reach out to us at konalaniyoga@gmail.com.

Ready to Learn About Konalani? Check out these 4 Introductory Videos, to help you get a sense of what its like to live, work and grow at Konalani!

In this video, we introduce the basics of the work-study program at Konalani—what it involves, what it means, and how to tell if it’s the right fit for you.

In this video, we explore the daily schedule and sunrise-to-sunset (well, more like 4 Pm lol) expectations of living in a real, thriving yoga ashram.

In this video, we discuss the yogic perspective on the teacher-student relationship and how it shapes your experience at the ashram.

This PDF offers an overview of the community living guidelines that help us live with respect and care at Konalani Ashram.

Learn: Why meditation is at the heart of the yogic path, viewed through the lens of Shambhavananda Yoga and the Kashmir Shaivite tradition.

Reflect: On your own reasons for exploring meditation and what you hope to discover through this journey.

Practice: Floating into Stillness — a simple, profound stillness meditation guided by the Vijnana Bhairava.

Learn: About the nature of the mind and the tradition of Shambhavananda Yoga Mantra Meditation.

Reflect: What is your experience of Mantra?

Practice: Start with a preparatory yoga session, then experience your first practice of mantra meditation from the Shambhavananda lineage.

Teaching: The Yogic Heart, Tension & Surrender

Japa mantra practice

Heart meditation guided by Acharya Abhaya

Learn the Tension Release Practice from the lineage of Swami Rudrananda

Practice guided Japa mantra meditation

Free E-book! Rudi & The Green Apple

Guided Mantra and Tension Release Practice

Energetic Gratitude Practice from the teachings of Swami Rudrananda

Packing List and Arriving at the Ashram Info

808.331.1147 • 77-447 Hoomaluhia Pl., Kailua Kona, HI 96740