Volunteer at an organic yoga farm in Concepcion, Chile
ReportLocation: Concepcion, Chile
DescriptionWe are an eco-village (non profit organization) located 20 min from the city of Concepción, in southern Chile, in a unique rural environment. The farm is settled in the heart of Chile; the area is very green and natural, surrounded by fields, with incredible views of sunrises and sunsets. The atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly.
Volunteer
Our Volunteer program is specially designed for those who want to experience an eco friendly way of life; you can take part in sustainable activities, such as organic farming, eco building, vegetarian cooking, etc., while at the same time experiencing the quietness and harmony afforded by yoga and meditation.
Volunteers work for 4 1/2 hours a day in sustainable activities during the morning. In the afternoon they are free to take part in the farm’s activities (hatha yoga, meditation, music therapy with oriental instruments, pranayama program, movies, etc.), or simply relax, read a book, take a walk through the surrounding rural environment.
All year around, volunteers from all over the world come to the farm to discover their skills, get in contact with mother earth, help improve our local community, get to know new people, learn Spanish and enjoy nature and the experience of living in community.
Please note that we request our visitors and volunteers to abstain from intoxicants, meat eating and extramarital relationships to preserve the sanctity of the project.
Yoga Ashram
The farm is also a Yoga Ashram, every day you can take part in hatha yoga classes that enables you to harmonize mind, body and spirit, you are also invited to practice meditation with oriental instruments to help you connect with your inner self, and learn about the most ancient Indian teachings in our classes on Vedic philosophy.
Accommodation
The farm has a volunteer house with several rooms, blankets and sheets are provided, and there is access to bathrooms as well as common areas.
Diet
The farm has its own organic lacto-vegetarian/vegan organic kitchen, with an excellent and tasteful menu of Latinoamerican and Indian dishes. The volunteer program includes full board (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner).
International Network
We are a member of an international Eco Village Network association, the webpage is www.ecoyogavillages.org.
Type of help.
Teaching,
Help with Computers / internet,
Art project,
Language practise,
Charity work,
Helping with Tourists,
Animal care,
Help in the house,
Help with Eco project,
Farming,
General Maintenance,
Cooking / shopping,
Babysitting / child care,
Building,
Gardening
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Accommodation
The farm has a volunteer house with several rooms, blankets and sheets are provided, and there is access to bathrooms as well as common areas.
