3-Month Karma Yoga / Seva / Volunteer Traditional Residential Course
In the Lineage of Śivānanda Ashram & Tradition of Advait Ādi Guru Śaṅkara, Rishikesh
🕉️ Overview
This three-month Karma Yoga (Seva) course is rooted in the Gurukula–Āśrama tradition, inspired by the timeless teachings of Śrī Swami Śivānandaji Maharaj of Rishikesh.
It offers a complete immersion into the yogic way of life, emphasizing selfless service (seva), universal love, discipline, and inner transformation.
“Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize”
—Swami Śivānanda
Course Focus
Syllabus:
The course centers around Karma Yoga — the path of selfless service — lived and practiced through the daily rhythm of Āśrama life.
All seva activities are assigned and guided by Gurudev Avadhutaji ( Sri Swami Samarpanananda Saraswati) and the Ashram Management; choices of work are not individual.
Lifestyle & Discipline
- Daily practice of Serve and Love through humble, selfless service
- Simple, sattvic (pure vegetarian) diet
- Lifestyle of simplicity, discipline, and mindfulness
- Observance of silence, reverence, and gratitude
- Devotion to the Guru–Śiṣya Paramparā (teacher-disciple lineage)
Please Note: This is a strictly residential course.
All participants must uphold the Āśrama’s rules, discipline, and spiritual code of conduct.Daily Schedule of Course except Sundays Holiday:
- Day1: Arrival on Sunday between 3pm to 5PM and dinner at 7 pm.
- From Day 2 Monday to Day 7 Saturday daily programmes.
- 06.00 am …….get up / take bath shower and hot drink / Arati
- 06.30 to 07.00am…… Arati/ Shivapuja/ Devi Puja
- 07.00 to 09.00 am…. Personal Sadhana
- 09.00 to 09.30.00 am….. Breakfast.
- 10.00am to 01.00 pm….. Karma Yoga (cleaning upstairs corridor, helping yoga hall cleaning/ toilet/Bath cleaning/ own room cleaning )
- 01.00 pm to 01.30pm…. Lunch
- 01.30 pm to 03.00 pm……Free time or self study
- 03.00 pm to 06.00 pm Karma Yoga.
- 06.30 to 07.30pm … .Temple Arati/Shivapuja/ Devi Puja/ Meditation
- 07.30 to 08.00 pm … .Dinner
- 08.00 pm to 8.45 pm Satsang/ Personal Sadhana
- 8.45 pm Rest
Eligibility
- Education: Graduation (any discipline)
- Age: 18 – 40 years
- Medium of Instruction: English
Duration & Admission
- Duration: 3 Months (Residential – Gurukula System)
- Admission: Open throughout the year (join anytime)
Course Fee
| Nationality | Fee |
|---|---|
| Indian / Nepal / Bhutan Citizens | ₹21,000 |
| Other Nationalities | €500 |
Note:
- All bank transfer charges must be borne by the participant.
- Course fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Documents Required
For Indian Students: Aadhaar Card or other government-issued ID
For Foreign Students: Passport and valid Visa
For All: Two passport-size photographs
Admission Process
- Read the Rules & Regulations carefully.
- Fill in the Application Form.
- Email your completed form to .
- Once your admission is confirmed by email, you may proceed with payment.
Note:
This is a strictly residential course.
All participants must follow Āśrama rules, discipline, and spiritual conduct
NOTE: Please Read Rules and Regulations and fill up the form as applicant and send via email : swamisamarpanashram@gmail.com which is very important and once you confirm and proceed to payment Download