ANANDA SEVA
Live the Spiritual Community
Are you ready for inner transformation, to dive into the teachings and techniques, and take your spiritual life to a deeper level?
If you feel a longing for uplifting company, a desire to experience Ananda community life, and joy in serving, this program is for you!
The Ananda Seva program offers a unique opportunity to volunteer within our community.
Live the Yogic Lifestyle
The Four Pillars That Give Direction
Seva
Selfless service as a daily spiritual practice.
Sadhana
Regular spiritual practice for inner evolution.
Satsang
Sharing the teachings in spiritual community.
Study
Deepening in the scriptures, the teachings, and inner introspection.
"I will serve God in others, and through my service to God I will dissolve the hold of the ego upon me. I am free in God."
Experience the Essence of Service
"What matters is not what you do, but the attitude with which you do it."
Love
Serving with an open heart
Presence
Mindfulness in every action
Devotion
Offering every action to the Divine
Learning to Work in Joy
Karma Yoga in Action
Acting without attachment
Perform every task as an offering, without expecting recognition or specific results.
Work as meditation
Transform daily activities into spiritual practices through awareness.
Service to others
See God in each person and serve with respect and devotion.
Program Activities
The Seva Program offers you:
Practical Service
30 hours per week of volunteer work in the kitchen, garden, and other areas of community life—offered in a spirit of dedication. You will have 2 days off each week.
Group Meditation
Daily spiritual practices, morning and evening, together with the community to uplift consciousness.
Hatha Yoga
Physical yoga practice as preparation for energetic work.
Satsang
Moments of sharing, group gatherings, devotional chanting, and spiritual friendship.
Temple Events
Participation in spiritual ceremonies, celebrations, and events held at the Temple of Light.
Classes and Courses
Opportunities to attend classes at the Ananda Center during your free time and deepen your understanding of Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings.
“Do not merely believe — verify the efficacy of my teachings.”
Paramhansa Yogananda
Preliminary Knowledge
Recommended Reading
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda and books by Swami Kriyananda.
Spiritual Practice
Experience with regular meditation practice.
Attunement with Yogananda
You have an interest in deepening the teachings of Self-realization, feel inspired by Yogananda, or are already a disciple.
Connection with Ananda
Previous visits, participation in courses, or familiarity with the community, meditation groups, or Ananda Yoga centers.
Are You Awake and Ready?
A few practical details:
Participation Details
Minimum stay: two weeks.
Tent accommodation available in summer.
Beds in dormitory may be provided based on specific needs.
Three vegetarian meals per day.
Insurance coverage includes injuries, illnesses related to voluntary activity, and liability, in accordance with the Italian Third Sector Code.
Costi
A voluntary contribution is requested to help cover basic expenses for food, lodging, yoga, meditation, classes, and events:
Tent: €90/week (first 2 weeks), then €70/week
Room: €120/week (first 2 weeks), then €100/week
Ananda Center annual membership: €18 (also valid for other Center activities)
The program includes training in Karma Yoga and awareness-based work practices.
The service offered is entirely voluntary, free, and without any form of subordination.
Activity schedules will be arranged in agreement with the volunteer, according to the community’s needs and the person’s availability, while guaranteeing rest time and two free days per week.
Activity schedules will be arranged in agreement with the volunteer, according to the community’s needs and the person’s availability, while guaranteeing rest time and two free days per week.
A volunteer agreement will be signed, outlining rights, responsibilities, protections, and insurance, as required by Legislative Decree 117/2017.
This volunteer experience is not, in any way, an employment relationship.
Join Our Journey
Community Life
Share meals, service, and joyful moments with people who have chosen God as their goal.
Living for God
Take part in spiritual practices and ceremonies at the heart of the community.
Personal Growth
Transform your life through selfless service and spiritual practice.
Take the Next Step…
📩 Contact & Application
If you're interested, fill out the form below. Namasya will get in touch with you shortly to schedule an introductory video call and help you discover the next right step for you.
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Ananda Seva - Preliminary Questions
Dear friend, To help us get to know you better and evaluate your participation in the Ananda Seva Program, we kindly ask you to fill out this short form. Your answers will be treated with respect and confidentiality, in accordance with privacy regulations. Thank you for your interest and your spirit of service! 🙏
Namasya
