Boomers Abroad

Highlights

* Daily Sadhana:
We have regularly scheduled sadhana (spiritual practice) every morning and most evenings. Our sadhana includes: Prayer, Energization (Yogoda) Exercises, Chanting, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation and we can provide instruction in all of the above. Sharing "sacred space" on a regular basis is an important aspect of our community life!

* Community Service:
Service is also a core aspect of our spiritual lives. Our ideal is to realize the truth that it is a privilege to be of service to others. We learn many valuable things through creative service; essential life skills such as how to harmonize and get along with others along with very practical skills such as growing, food, building shelter, and cooking.

* Dinners:
Our meals are mostly lacto-ovo vegetarian and always delicious! We take turns cooking and have amazingly creative, wonderful chefs in the rotation. Dinners are an excellent time to share, relax and connect with family and friends. We have a full, sit down dinner at least 4 times per week and often other spontaneous group meals as well.

* Adventures:
The Big Island is full of natural wonders, many of which our in our back yard! Water falls, steam vents, lava, dolphins, hiking, snorkeling, surfing; all are close by and a great feature of island life.

* Events and Classes:
Every Wednesday night is "Community Night". This event is open to the public and a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local friends and extended community. We host meditation and chanting from 5:45 6:45 p.m. followed by a vegetarian pot-luck dinner and often some kind of community event. Events may include birthday parties, skills for living classes, music and more.

* Community Meetings
We gather several times a month as a community to discuss our individual and group progress on all levels. This is an opportunity for sharing the challenges and inspiration of community life and for renewing our core intentions.

Travel Types

• Camping
• Caving/Spelunking
• Cooking
• Eco Tours
• Hiking
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Snorkeling
• Sports
• Surfing
• Volunteering
• Yoga

Qualifications

We accept people of any age who are willing to learn about living in a community, farming in Hawaii, and are interested in spiritual growth. We require people to submit an application form, and get in touch with us preferably over the phone for an interview.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 150 and 24 hours of work per week

Cost Include Description:

Meals are included in the Apprentice price (and there are prepared meals most all of the time. The weekends are the only exception). This type of stay also includes a shared bath, potential island excursions, trips to the water, and most all classes & community events during your time here. Wi-fi is available but there is no community computer.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Polestar desires to attract volunteers/interns that are serviceful, uplifting, skilled, and psychologically healthy. We love to work with folks who want to serve, and who will contribute to the growth and success of our community; who have good people skills and who strive to live harmoniously in a group setting. We seek to attract interns who are thirsty for the deeper teachings of Yoga (not just the physical exercises) that we have to offer, want to learn about meditation, and who aspire to implement a daily sadhana (or spiritual practice) into their own lives.

Age Range

All age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Polestar's Mission Statement

Polestar "creates dynamic opportunity for lifelong learning and spiritual growth based on the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda". We seek to create a culture that values Spirit, Community and Life-long Learning.

Year Founded

2000