{"id":283,"date":"2013-05-20T21:04:34","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T04:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/?page_id=283"},"modified":"2025-09-27T16:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T23:59:29","slug":"seva-yoga-ashram-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/seva-yoga-ashram-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Karma Yoga Ashram Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"283\" class=\"elementor elementor-283\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50436893 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50436893\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4825b43f elementor-widget elementor-widget-ananda-designs-ananda-blockquote\" data-id=\"4825b43f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ananda-designs-ananda-blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"x-blockquote\" style=\"font-size: 42px\">\u201cThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.\u201d\n<cite class=\"x-cite\">Mahatma Gandhi<\/cite><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b64f61f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b64f61f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d5019b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d5019b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Ananda Meditation Retreat \u2013 A Sacred Offering of Joyful Service<\/h4><p>The <b>Karma Yoga Ashram Program<\/b> is a low-cost stay at the Ananda Meditation Retreat in exchange for 30 hours of weekly service in community. Duties include kitchen work, gardening, housekeeping, and maintenance, all shared in joyful fellowship with fellow truth-seekers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23aa2eb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23aa2eb3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5789251a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5789251a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-476be873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"476be873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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elementor-element-486c97d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"486c97d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1741fe04 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1741fe04\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60073550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60073550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Special Pricing until Dec 31, 2025:<\/b> $325\/2 weeks \/ $500 per month for 30 hours of service per week.<\/li><li><b>Tenting Option (Summer Only):<\/b> $450 per month.<\/li><\/ul><p>We strive to provide <b>private accommodations<\/b> for each Karma Yogi. However, due to limited housing, you may occasionally be asked to share a room with one other person. Men and women are always housed separately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af63c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7af63c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e4c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20e4c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf3f What's Included in the Karma Yoga Ashram Program<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e705b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9e705b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8ca34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a8ca34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover a rich, immersive experience of spiritual community, personal growth, and joyful service. As a Karma Yogi, you&#8217;ll receive:<\/p><h5><strong>\u2728 Spiritual &amp; Yogic Training<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><b>Meditation instruction<\/b> including pranayama, mantra, and mudra<\/li><li>Guided <b>Hatha Yoga sessions<\/b> to support vitality and inner stillness<\/li><li>Inspiring classes on <b>yoga philosophy<\/b> with senior Ananda instructors<\/li><li><b>Individual spiritual coaching<\/b> available upon request<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>\ud83c\udf32 Nature &amp; Environment<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li>Plenty of time to recharge in <b>peaceful meditation gardens<\/b> and along scenic hiking trails<\/li><li>Two days off per week with opportunities to visit nearby highlights like <b>Nevada City, Lake Tahoe<\/b>, and the <b>Yuba River<\/b><b><\/b><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>\ud83c\udf7d Nourishment &amp; Community<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><b>Three nourishing vegetarian meals<\/b> served daily<\/li><li>Uplifting companionship with <b>fellow truth-seekers<\/b><b><\/b><\/li><li>Opportunities to join <b>weekend programs<\/b> at the Meditation Retreat<\/li><li>Optional events and experiences at <b>Ananda Village<\/b>, a thriving spiritual community nearby<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udcc5 <b>For a closer look at daily life, <\/b><b>view the <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/sample-seva-yoga-schedule\/\">Sample Schedule<\/a><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669881c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"669881c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"seva-yoga-ashram-program-california-diversity-california\" width=\"350\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/seva-yoga-ashram-program-california-diversity-california-350x466.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium 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href=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/seva-yoga-ashram-program\/program-application\/\">Click here to apply to the Karma Yoga Program<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd28cd4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5fd28cd4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1351ac2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-ananda-designs-ananda-button\" data-id=\"1351ac2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ananda-designs-ananda-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='ananda-button ananda-button-align-left ananda-button-tablet-align-center ananda-button-mobile-align-center'><a href=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/seva-yoga-ashram-program\/program-application\/\"  title=\"\" class=\"x-btn solid elementor-ananda-button\" 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.ananda-button-mobile-align-right {\n            text-align: right;\n        }\n    }\n\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c5213d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c5213d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9ffff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e9ffff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deef50d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"deef50d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7d7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f7d7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><h4><span style=\"font-family: var(--secondary-headings-font-family);\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--secondary-headings-font-family); font-size: 30px;\">What is the housing like for Karma Yogis?<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><p>Karma Yogis stay in either a regular <b>Bungalow<\/b> or a <b>Secluded Bungalow<\/b>\u2014simple, cozy <b>tent cabins<\/b> designed for peaceful retreat living. Each includes a <b>twin bed<\/b>, <b>desk<\/b>, and <b>drawers<\/b> for your belongings, along with <b>heating<\/b> for cooler nights and <b>plenty of windows<\/b> to let in fresh air and natural light.<\/p><p>Housing is <b>generally private<\/b>, but depending on availability, you may occasionally be asked to share with one other Karma Yogi.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-gap\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><h4><span style=\"font-family: var(--secondary-headings-font-family);\">\ud83e\uddd8 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--secondary-headings-font-family); font-size: 30px;\">I have limited-to-no experience with yoga or meditation, can I still come?<\/span><\/h4><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><p>Absolutely! <b>No prior experience is necessary.<\/b> Learning is a core part of the Karma Yoga Program. During your stay, you\u2019ll receive instruction in <b>Hatha Yoga postures<\/b>, <b>meditation<\/b>, and <b>yoga philosophy<\/b>.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-gap\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><h4 id=\"\" class=\"ananda-x-flexible-heading font size:35;\">\ud83d\ude4f I have my own spiritual and religious beliefs already. Will that be respected?<\/h4><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><p>Definitely. Our intention is to support your <b>personal growth and spiritual journey<\/b>, however you define it. All sincere seekers are welcome.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-gap\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><h4 id=\"\" class=\"ananda-x-flexible-heading font size:35;\">\ud83c\udf0e Is there a typical Karma Yogi?<\/h4><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><p>Not at all! Karma Yogis come from around the world, ranging from ages <b>18 to 70+<\/b>, and reflect a wide diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experience levels\u2014from beginners to longtime practitioners. All are welcome with open hearts.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-gap\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><h4 id=\"\" class=\"ananda-x-flexible-heading font size:35;\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Will I have any time off?<\/h4><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><p>Yes. Karma Yogis enjoy <b>two days off per week<\/b>. We encourage a balanced schedule with time for <b>service, yoga, meditation<\/b>, and rest. Many use their free time to visit nearby <b>hiking trails, Lake Tahoe, Nevada City<\/b>, or simply enjoy the gardens and quiet beauty of the retreat.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-gap\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><h4 id=\"\" class=\"ananda-x-flexible-heading font size:35;\">\ud83d\udccb How do I become a Karma Yogi?<\/h4><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"><ol><li><b>Submit the online application<\/b> (takes about 20 minutes)<\/li><li>Our Karma Yoga manager will contact you to schedule a <b>brief video-call interview<\/b><b><\/b><\/li><li>Once accepted, you\u2019ll receive details on preparing for your stay<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9a8d1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9a8d1a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9ed6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b9ed6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\ud83d\udcd6 Sample Daily Schedule<\/h2><table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p><b>Time<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p><b>Activity<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>6:30 \u2013 8:30 AM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Energization Exercises &amp; Meditation<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>8:30 \u2013 9:30 AM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Breakfast in Silence &amp; Cleanup<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>9:30 \u2013 12:00 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Karma Yoga, 3x per week class or satsang, or Free Time<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>12:00 \u2013 12:30 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Noon Meditation<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>12:30 \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Lunch &amp; Cleanup<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>2:00 \u2013 4:15 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Karma Yoga or Free Time<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>4:30 \u2013 6:30 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Energization, Hatha Yoga &amp; Meditation<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>6:30 \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Dinner<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"middle\"><p>7:30 \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p><\/td><td valign=\"middle\"><p>Karma Yoga or Free Time<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf38e96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf38e96\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2fe862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2fe862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comments From Our Karma Yogis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca1b6d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ca1b6d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b99526e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b99526e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"netti\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/netti-180x180.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-4401\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf56a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddf56a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Karma Yoga program was an amazing lifechanging surprise for me. I didn\u2019t really know exactly what to expect. So I went in open to all I could learn about myself. I did come with a desire to get to know myself further and deeper than I already thought I did. I received much more than that. The entire staff was open and willing to help me in every way possible to make me feel welcome and at home. They were there for me every moment that I needed them. Cheerfully and lovingly showing me the ins and outs of retreat living. I stumbled and they lifted me time and again. Every one of them nurturing me along my path of learning who I was. I cried. I laughed. I had proud moments. I had embarrassing moments. I had many many very deep moments. The heart connections I made are priceless. Mostly the moments of peaceful lovingness on my spiritual path have forever changed my life.<br \/><cite class=\"x-cite\">Netti Rivas, San Diego, CA<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1982985e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1982985e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8a83e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a8a83e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In three weeks in the Ananda Karma Yoga program, I had more sublime, expansive and revelatory experiences than I have had in most years of my life. This is a magical place with the perfect balance of support and freedom. In addition to meditation, yoga and spiritual exploration, I swam in the South Yuba, hiked the Buttes and steeped myself in the beauty of this land.<br \/><cite class=\"x-cite\">R.H., Massachusetts<\/cite><\/p><p>I\u2019ve got to thank you for giving me the tools I needed for this chapter of my life. I\u2019m so grateful you helped me grow to be the person I am now, my time at the meditation retreat seriously changed my life in the most amazing way.<br \/><cite class=\"x-cite\">Nick, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands<\/cite><\/p><p>\u201cI enjoyed participating in the Karma Yoga program. During this time I ate great food and met amazing people, and was provided a beautiful environment to grow spiritually.\u201d<cite class=\"x-cite\">J.B., Oakland, CA<\/cite><\/p><p>\u201cThis program exceeded my expectations. The work and free time balance was just right and the staff was very helpful and welcoming. The support here is incredible and I loved the meditations.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cMy experience at Ananda Meditation Retreat was everything I had hoped for. From the moment I walked through the front gate I felt a peace and calmness I had never felt before. I felt at home within myself and within this community. I am so grateful for the staff, the land, and this Karma opportunity. I will continue to practice all that I have learned here throughout my journey. Thank you Ananda Meditation Retreat for all of the love, support and guidance!\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cI came to Ananda Meditation Retreat Center because I was looking for a place to volunteer. This volunteer trip, however, turned out to be much, much more than just volunteering my time. Karma is an amazing way to experience the retreat center. Not only do you get a chance to meditate, meet those who are on the path, and be a part of a loving community, but you also get a chance to give back in a very meaningful way.\u201d<cite class=\"x-cite\">\u00a0Rastika Prasad, Oakland, Californi<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499df4f2 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"499df4f2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a0fee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6a0fee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thank you for all the love, warmth, generosity and experiences I cannot put into words. I have learned so much in this short amount of time and I cannot wait to return to learn more. I share my stories of Ananda with every person I meet and they are speechless at the fact that a place like this is available. It is a gem. I keep thinking to myself \u201cHow fortunate am I.\u201d<cite class=\"x-cite\">Nishi Munshi, Los Angeles<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d1e3b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65d1e3b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"seva\" width=\"218\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/seva.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4308\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55508090 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55508090\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459b9192 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"459b9192\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A program to live with positive, joyful, solution-oriented, and wise people; to learn and experience the true meaning of yoga and meditation.<cite class=\"x-cite\">Yingbing You, Guangzhou, China<\/cite><\/p><p>I appreciate the balance of friendship, work and meditation.<cite class=\"x-cite\">Scott, Nevada City, California<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26cb594f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26cb594f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"yingg\" width=\"201\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/yingg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4400\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-567c9fa8 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"567c9fa8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f370353 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f370353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"megan-mr\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/megan-mr.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1231\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489564e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"489564e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Participating in the Karma Yoga Program is a full immersion in the warm embrace of spiritual community. I instantly felt at home, thanks to the kindness, openness, and humbleness of all the beautiful souls who live and serve here. The majestic natural beauty of the physical and energetic environment is profoundly supportive. The energy is peaceful, serene, and uplifted. It is a gift to serve here, and I have grown in my ability to be fully present.<cite class=\"x-cite\">Megan<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7e2ccb e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b7e2ccb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6629279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6629279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ananda Meditation Retreat is a very special place, filled with powerful energy and beautiful souls. The Karma Yoga Program is a great way to experience it, being the best of two worlds; staff and guest. You get to serve along with staff, while deepening your meditation practice. The staff members are adorable people and make you feel at home right away. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an extended stay with their inner Self.<cite class=\"x-cite\">Delphie, Montreal, Canada<\/cite><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522ed886 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"522ed886\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"delphine-small\" width=\"250\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/delphine-small.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3262\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364427e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"364427e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b7fe674 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ananda-designs-ananda-button\" data-id=\"4b7fe674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ananda-designs-ananda-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='ananda-button ananda-button-align-left ananda-button-tablet-align-center ananda-button-mobile-align-center'><a href=\"https:\/\/meditationretreat.org\/seva-yoga-ashram-program\/program-application\/\"  title=\"\" class=\"x-btn x-btn-jumbo elementor-ananda-button\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Apply Now\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.\u201d Mahatma Gandhi Ananda Meditation Retreat \u2013 A Sacred Offering of Joyful Service The Karma Yoga Ashram Program is a low-cost stay at the Ananda Meditation Retreat in exchange for 30 hours of weekly service in community. 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