Joining this spiritually charged community opens the door to many unique opportunities. Attend yoga classes and workshops with senior in-residence faculty, deepen your spiritual practice through meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine, and reconnect with nature by exploring one of the groomed hiking trails threaded through our 400-acre wooded campus.
This one-of-a-kind, mission-driven organization is supported by a community of residents seeking the opportunity to expand their spiritual practices in an environment of like-minded individuals. We have positions and residential opportunities available for those who share our passion for authentically representing the ancient science of yoga in the modern world.
Meet the Community
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Bill Ryan, PhD
Wisdom Tradition
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Valerie Handunge
Retreat Center
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Emma Anderson
Global Humanitarian Projects
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Karen Vorkapich
Administration
Meet Bill, Valerie, Emma, and Karen, a few members of our vibrant residential community. Our residential community, with its talented, spiritually inclined seekers of all ages and backgrounds, is one of the unique features of the Himalayan Institute. The collective spirit of kind-heartedness and selflessness makes the institute vibrate with an energy that is incredibly peaceful and alive, and creates an ideal environment for self-study and self-transformation.
Want to meet the rest of the community? Check out the Community Spotlight.
SEVA Work-Study Program
Seva, a Sanskrit word that means “selfless service,” refers to actions performed with a sense of gratitude, compassion, respect for others, and a heartfelt desire to benefit humanity. The Himalayan Institute relies on the spirit of seva to enhance its day-to-day operations and to nurture and support the growth of its mission to help and serve others.
The SEVA Work Study Program offers a unique opportunity to experience a taste of community living while offering your time and efforts toward both the Himalayan Institute and your personal spiritual journey. Join our residential community with a one-to nine-month commitment to live and serve with like-minded people and be a part of something greater than yourself.
SEVA Program participants are also eligible to transfer to our Residential Program. Many see residence at the Himalayan Institute as an opportunity to bolster their personal mission with a solid foundation of responsibility and an attitude of humanitarian service. Those SEVA participants that find such motivation in self-study, along with a true appreciation for community living, often choose to stay for a year or longer.
Living and Working at the Himalayan Institute
Daily life in the Himalayan Institute community offers many opportunities for service, learning, and fellowship. A typical morning might include group meditation and a yoga class, followed by breakfast with fellow residents. Depending on the schedule requirements of your specific role, the work week is Monday–Friday from 8:30a.m.–5:30p.m. In the evenings and during other non-work hours, there is plenty of time to attend to your personal practice, such as asking questions of senior spiritual teachers during satsang and participating in lectures and group discussions.
In addition to lectures and satsangs, residents often participate in spontaneous gatherings for frisbee or board games, watch movies in the Residents’ Lounge, and sing songs around the campfire at Sunset Pond. On the weekends, residents are welcome to attend one of the Institute’s Mission Programs on yoga practice, meditation, yoga philosophy, or wellness.
Residential Staff Opportunities
Are You:
| Enthusiastic about yoga and/or wellness? | |
| Someone who loves to learn? | |
| Excited about joining a dynamic, mission-driven team? |
If so, one of these opportunities could be for you!
Guest Services & Operations:
Event Logistics Coordinator
Housekeeping
Kitchen Cook
Food Services Associate
Guest Services Receptionist
Facilities
PureRejuv Wellness Center:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Marketing & Creative Services:
Marketing Associate
Marketing Manager
Video Editor / Graphic Design Associate
Associate Web Developer
Front-End Web Developer (Contract)
Internships
Graphic Design Intern
About the Himalayan Institute
Our headquarters, located in the rolling mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, is a premier center for yoga and holistic living. The Institute and its multi-varied activities and programs exemplify the spiritual heritage of mankind that unites East and West, science and spirituality, and ancient wisdom and modern technology.