Spiritual Goat Shepherd Training
Yogoata Apprenticeships

May - October

Experience the joy of being a part of a spiritual, loving, and humanely operated goat herdshare in the heart of Ananda Village. Imagine walking up a hill with goats and a burro trailing behind you, as you lead them to their daily pastures and woodlands. Yogoata Dairy strives to use the principles of Paramhansa Yogananda, and to create a life for the animals as close to nature as possible.

The work we do is highly physical. Your job may include milking; feeding and herding goats, burro, chickens, and ducks; setting up the portable electric fences; barn cleaning; washing dishes and various other tasks. You’ll enjoy seeing mother goats raising their kids, and hens hatching chicks. During certain seasons there will be births and breeding taking place, with a wealth of information learned by hands-on experience.

No previous experience is necessary—only a willing attitude to learn and serve in this rewarding atmosphere. Your schedule will be arranged so that you can actively participate in The Expanding Light’s Karma Yoga program, including daily sadhana, classes, and meetings. Each week 3½ days will be spent working at Yogoata, and 1½ days doing karma yogi shifts at The Expanding Light. The cost is the same as the regular karma yogi program.

The Yogoata Apprentice Program is available only during the months when tenting is allowed, from May to October. Space is limited. You’ll need to bring your own tent for housing, as well as clothing and boots for work outdoors in the elements.

Please fill out the Karma Yoga Application.

Joy and blessings,
Virani Ramsden
for Yogoata Dairy Co-op at Ananda Farms

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Have questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.