Prema Mandal - Concepcion, Chile

Prema Mandal is a sanctuary situated in the south of Chile, between the cities of Concepcion and Temuco. Only 30 minutes from the ocean front of Concepcion.

You can bathe in our wonderful lake or meditate on the island of Lord Shiva. The ecological trail takes you to a native forest along the river.

Buildings are rustical and artistic. You can help with growing crops, fruit trees and construct cabins.

We have very beautiful places for meditation like the Lake of Radha and the Hill of Shiva. Also Govardhan, the sacred hill of protection and many other places to sit on the river.

The ashram offers yoga practise and vegetarian cooking lessons. You are in a natural setting and the atmosphere is full of enthusiasm.

Only few members keep the experience very personal started by the great musician of the andean mistic music Swami Ashram shares special moments with you.

Don't miss the chance and help to develop such a jewel of eco village ashram, to grow and help the consciosness of people, to learn to love the environment and all relationships.

Volunteer Program:

Activities:

Hatha yoga: You will see how this type of yoga sets the model of a healthy, relaxed and flexible body, living the experience of having both mind and senses in harmony connected. The natural space for you to practice Hatha Yoga is available and will help your body and soul, to be connected with your inner voice.

Agriculture and vegetarian food: Agriculture is a real responsibility, and here we are trying to implement it to perfection. The organic vegetable is part of a good nutrition, you will learn about its natural process, and then you can teach others how to do it, and how to protect environment. Agro conscience is fundamental to our team, because these foods are later used for cooking vegetarian food, in our restaurant and they taste great! The violence-free diet allows you to develop greater compassion for all living entity.

Life Philosophy: Vaisnava classes are taught daily. The main purpose of these classes is that it is possible to learn what you can do in order to perform a great service to humanity.

Conscious Art: In this Eco Farm you will learn music, painting, among others. Art aligned with the purpose of consciousness has tremendously beneficial cultural value.

Important points to be considered:

The food is lacto-vegetarian, and it consists of three meals per day, based on healthy lacteal-vegetarian products.

Please note that we request our visitors and volunteers to abstain from intoxicants and extramarital relationships to preserve the sanctity of the project.

The community has electrical light and also Internet wi-fi.

What you need to bring:

A sleeping bag and / or blankets, and also a camping mat if it is possible.

Comfortable clothes and also warm clothes in order to keep you sheltered and wrap up well at night.

Personal hygiene articles to wash yourself and toilet paper, too.

What you cannot bring:

Any kind of drugs or hallucinogens, cigars or alcohol etc.

Any kind of food that contains red meat, white meat, seafood or eggs.

Includes: Hatha yoga and other classes, meditation, Vedic philosophy study programmes, ecological paddles, accommodation and full meal (vegetarian)

Cost

The cost of the volunteer work is 10 dollars daily, and this donation is by way of food (three meals per day) and stay in the country estate. In addition, you will have free time to realize extras activities, since your volunteer work will have at least 5 hours of work per day..

Please if you require more information write to us : premandal@ecoyogavillages.org

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