JP
Julien P.
Marseille
September 2026
They put me on kitchen duty, which I resisted at first — turned out to be the most grounding part of the whole three weeks.
NewVerified partnerIn Person3 weeksReconnect
Karma Yoga Volunteer Programme
By Ganga Ashram TrustRishikesh5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person3 weeksReconnect
Karma Yoga Volunteer Programme
By Ganga Ashram TrustRishikesh5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 3-week programme placing guests in the ashram's daily service rotations alongside their own meditation practice.
Philosophy
Selfless service as spiritual practice, not volunteering as a side activity — placements are chosen to challenge the guest's habitual comfort zone.
Who This Is For
Guests wanting an extended stay with genuine responsibility rather than a purely observational retreat.
What's Included
- Daily service placement
- Morning and evening meditation
- Full board
- Weekly reflection circle
- Personal excursions outside the ashram schedule
Itinerary & Packages
3-Week Karma Yoga Programme
Full service placement and practice schedule.
₹19,000
3 weeks
Day 1
Placement assigned
Service rotation matched to the guest's stated growth edge.
Day 14
Mid-programme reflection
Group circle on what the placement has surfaced.
Where You'll Stay
Rishikesh Riverside Retreat
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
The self-declared Yoga Capital of the World, on the banks of the Ganges at the foothills of the Himalayas — meditation, teacher training, and genuine ashram life.
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Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹19,000
per programme
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