Quick Overview
Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with our yoga and volunteering program in India. You will be living in the stunning and charming town of Fort Kochi in Kerala, voted by the Lonely Planet in the Top 10 Cities to visit in 2020. An absolute gem of a destination in South India, popularly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Fort Kochi has a rustic colonial era and laid back vibe, tropical backwaters lined by coconut trees, gorgeous beaches, serene tea plantations, rich culture and delightfully sumptuous cuisine.
Not only will you learn or practice yoga from experienced yoga teachers who will help you discover or rediscover your spiritual side, but you will also spend your time giving back to local communities and helping sustainable and rewarding volunteer projects arranged by our team here at Volunteering Journeys. Our volunteer projects that you can choose from include women’s education and teaching children, so you can find something that fits in with your skillsets and personal interests.
Designed for yoga lovers or beginners alike, our yoga and volunteering program will help you deepen you understanding of yoga and will help you find your true self on both a physical and spiritual level. With the guidance of our expert teachers, you will learn importance techniques to improve your yoga practice forever. And all the while, you will also get the opportunity to travel and help others.
What’s Involved
During your time on our yoga and volunteer program you will receive daily lessons in ‘Hatha or Ashtanga yoga’, a type of yoga which combines physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation with various cleansing practices. Our local yoga gurus will work closely with you to help you connect spiritually and help you get more from your everyday yoga practice. Each morning and evening session is usually 1 hour. Yoga classes are generally in a group however there are times when you may get a private lesson.
In addition to the daily yoga classes, you will also take part in a rewarding community based project. You could be teaching in local schools and community centres or helping women’s empowerment projects where you will teach English and other life skills,or helping disabled children with basic games and activities. Volunteer projects will be spread between mornings and afternoons and our local project coordinators will help you prepare for these sessions.
Weekends are free for your leisure and it would be a sin to miss out on an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat on the backwaters or visiting the lush tea plantations of Munnar. If you choose to stay in Fort Kochi you can always get a relaxing Ayurveda treatment or massage that is so popular here.
All The Details
Kochi, Kerala, India
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For 2021 Please select any Saturday arrival date of any month of your choice. Our programs run year round.
USD $ per person
The below includes 2 classes for Yoga per day
NUMBER OF WEEKS | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Program Fee USD $ | $795.00 | $945.00 | $1,095.00 | $1,245.00 | $1,395.00 | $1,545.00 | $1,695.00 | $1,845.00 | $1,995.00 | $2,145.00 | $2,295.00 | $2,445.00 |
We also have the option for you to pay for just the volunteering and you can pay for the Yoga classes directly to the yoga teacher. The rates below are for the program without the yoga classes
NUMBER OF WEEKS | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Program Fee USD $ without yoga class fees | $720.00 | $870.00 | $1,020.00 | $1,170.00 | $1,320.00 | $1,470.00 | $1,620.00 | $1,770.00 | $1,920.00 | $2,070.00 | $2,220.00 | $2,370.00 |
Price Includes
- Pre-departure guide – to prepare you for your trip
- Pick-up and drop from the nearest airport or train station in Cochin
- Yoga classes Monday to Friday
- Shared Room in volunteer house*
- All Meals (Except on Sunday)
- Location orientation
- Project training with the local Program Manager
- Project resources
- Project Travel
*You have to walk to the yoga class daily
Whats Not Included in your program fee :
- Flights to the program destination
- Medical and travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Vaccinations
- Personal shopping and gratuities
- Local excursions
- Project materials that you personally need
- Yoga Mat
- Yoga Travel Cost
Getting There
- The nearest airport for this program is Cochin International Airport (COK)
- We recommend you apply for Tourist Visas before you arrive.
- Travel Insurance is compulsory on this program.
- We recommend you visit your local travel clinic to find out what vaccines you should take.
What Happens When I Arrive?

Arrangements for Yoga Volunteers:
You will be living in our very own private volunteer house in the heart of Fort Kochi, a quaint little town in Kochi (or Cochin) in Kerala. The house is a wonderful new built with a gorgeous rooftop, lounge area, dining area and ample space to relax and unwind. Our office is also on the ground floor so we are always around incase you need us. Rooms are shared with other volunteers and this makes it easy to develop new friendships. If you need a private room we can arrange this at an additional cost.
Tasty meals will be cooked by our chef who prepares this fresh everyday. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are Keralan style dishes made with locally available ingredients. South Indian specialities like masala dosa, puttu, and idlis will certainly be on the menu as will rice or chappati and a curry for lunch /dinner. Western meals are not cooked at home by our chef but if you require this there are a lot of restaurants and cafes in the neighbourhood and within walking distance that serve this.
Everyday you will walk to your yoga class. Transport to the volunteer projects will be in tuktuks which is a great way to get around in Kochi. Your airport pick up and drop from the airport will be by AC car.

Weekends :
With such a beautiful setting at your fingertips, you’ll find plenty of amazing places to visit in Kerala to find your own personal sense of peace. We highly recommend exploring the tropical vibe of Kerala which can be felt easily when you visit the backwaters of the Allepey. If you like the mountains you can head to Munnar for serene stay amongst the lush tea plantations. For beach relaxation head to Varkala Beach or Marari Beach which are open best during November to May. If you decide to stay in Fort Kochi you can always goto the antiques market in Jew Town or enjoy the laid back vibe at one of the trendy art cafes.
If you are unsure of when to visit Kerala, we recommend joining us between December 2020 and March 2021 as this when the ‘The Kochi Biennale Art Festival’ will also be on. This contemporary modern art event is world famous and brings in international and national artists to install their work in large rustic warehouses around Fort Kochi.
Most excursion can be booked on arrival. If you need advise or would like to book any excursions prior to arrival we would be happy to connect you to our local team.