Eco Truly Park -Volunteer Program

Welcome to our eco village in Peru

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Eco Village - Eco Truly Park

South America -Peru - Lima

You are welcome to participate in our volunteer program. We hope that we can provide you with the experience to live in a community and learn by helping. Here you will find special people that will do their best to make you feel comfortable and at home ; we are dedicated to providing you with a unique experience in a beautiful environment conducive to growing, learning, and sharing.

Below is a brief description of the community.

Our project - Eco Village in Peru - Eco Truly Park

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Eco Truly Park is a beautiful Peruvian Pacific coast ecological, artistic community founded on Vaisnava principles, strategically located on Chacra y Mar beach, a district of Aucallama, in the province of Huaral, one hour by bus or car (63 km) north of the capital city, Lima. We live together according to principles of non-violence, simple living and elevated thinking, and visitors can learn and experience how it is possible to live happily in harmony with nature, others, and themselves. We are looking for people that are basically open-minded and want to practice tolerance, compassion and patience. Visit our Eco Village - Eco truly Park outside Lima city in a Pacific place close to the sea, before or after to go Cusco.

Our community - Eco Vilage

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The architecture and values of the community is in part inspired by Indian traditional teachings and lifestyle. We are the first lively ecological educational center of Peru. We have inspired similar successful projects in neighboring countries such as Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia. http://ecological-farms.blogspot.com/ The community is located at 2.5 m above sea level and consisted previously of completely sandy, unworkable land. In the last 18 years we have developed a unique organic awareness cultivation and ecological program run by an increasing number of residents and volunteers, with the goal of becoming fully sustainable and self-sufficient.

Become a happy person, enjoy helping without stress.

An alternative way of life, in harmony with nature

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Today our community is visited by the people from Lima and all over the world, who are able to experience an alternative way of life. The surrounding area of Huaral has thus been positively influenced in terms of the development of ecological consciousness.
According to recent professional studies, Eco TrulyPark programs have become a model of sustainable alternative solutions for the extreme poverty of more than half of the Peruvian citizens (over 14 millionpeople) living in rural and urban marginalized villages. Nowadays, Eco Truly Park is also recognized as an important tourist destination by local government and the Peruvian media, receiving over75,000 visitors since its inception.

Commitment

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Volunteers are allowed to stay at Eco Truly for as long as they wish. To get the most out of their experience, we estimate interns will want to commit themselves to at least 4 hours/day. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to join us; the only requirement is that you are enthusiastic about working with our community. Our basic accommodations are separate shared rooms for men and women; if you would prefer a separate, individual room in our hostel, we can provide that service for a slight cost.

Volunteer program - details

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We have a number of workshops that you can take advantage of including yoga, art, and Vedic philosophy. You are also more than welcome to help out in our kitchen, vegetarian restaurant or bakery (operational 2 days a week). If you are willing to get dirty, you are can work in our organic farm with our biodynamic agronomist who also imparts theoretical and practical classes on organic agriculture, preparation of humus, and composting in Spanish 2 days every 2 weeks. More than anything we hope that you make new friends, and have the experience of a lifetime.

The nearest town is only 15 minutes away by car and provides Internet (about 1 sol per hour) and international calling service. There are also some small shops closer where you can by most necessary items.
In this moment we don't offer Spanish lessons but we do have a number of English speakers, and it is a very good place to practice Spanish in the performance of daily activities. People come here from all over the world, so we try and help out as much as possible to accommodate language difficulties.
We have a computer in our office that is available to for limited use, but we do not have available Internet. Electricity in Peru is 220 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second, so you may need a voltage converter.

Basic things we suggest that bring with you:

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- A sleeping bag
- Toilet paper
- Notebook and pen
- Sandals
- Flashlight
- Identity documents (and photocopies!)
- Towels for the warm season (December to March)
- Sunscreen or sunblock (summer)
- Warm clothes (April to September)
- The desire to have an open mind and be happy.

Optional

- Yoga mat
- An mp3 player so you can listen to music while you do various activities. We like our music and sharing files!

Please do not bring drugs, including alcohol and cigarettes.

Remember that you are coming to join a group of people living together: this is a community group and it's a non-profit community. There is an Vaisnava Ashram here too.

Picture Galleries

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Eco village - Eco Truly Park - Photo Gallery

Picasa Gallery
Aol Gallery
Flickr Gallery
Slide Show

How to Arrive - Eco Truly Park - Eco Village

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Getting Here

Hello and Welcome to our Eco Yoga Farm! Below is explanation about how to arrive from the airport. If you would like we can provide an escort, which will be an additional 35 soles. Please let us know if you would like this service, otherwise we would be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

Our Eco Village is strategically located on Chacra y Mar beach near the town of Chancay in the province of Huaral, one and a half hours by bus (63 km) north of the capital city, Lima.

How to arrive:

From Lima airport, take a taxi to "PLAZA ACHO" at the end of Abancay Avenue, where there is a bus station called "TURISMO HUARAL". You can take the taxi from inside or outside the airport: the taxis outside are less expensive (around 15-20 soles) and allow you to bargain. The taxi service inside the airport is a bit more expensive but also more secure.

The TURISMO HUARAL Rates:

Monday-Friday S/.6.00

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays S /. 6.50

The company has 2 routes, so make sure that you take the bus along the route "PASAMAYO" as this will drop you closer to us.

Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Where to stop:

Eco Truly Park is located at the end of Pasamayo Road about one and a half hours north of Lima by the sea at "CHACRA Y MAR BEACH". Pay attention, as you will have to get off the bus at "PARADERO OVALO".

You can tell the bus assistant to advise you when you get to Paradero Ovalo. From there you can take a Taxi (5 soles) to Chacra y Mar beach.

When you see the big mud constructions (traditional Indian structure called a Truly), then you've found us.

We'll be waiting for you! You can call us on:

Phone: (511) 7241850

Comments

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Shay Hohmann

American

Age: 19

Personal experiences:

So I am truly greatful for my experience here at Eco Truly. I would not have expected to learn vedic ideas on my travels in South America but it has been most interesting. It seems it could be more fulfilling with a little more time. The volunteer opportunities spanned mostly in the kitchen and garden with a few other projects around. It would have been fun to do some building too. The good nature and positive attitudes I have witnessed have been refreshing. Thank you much for welcoming me, the way of life here is admirable.

Personal Expiriences

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Megan Damofle

American

Age: 22tio

Personal Experiences

My experience at Eco-Truly has taught me a lot about community, especially a community with spiritual and ecological ideals. I really enjoyed working in the bakery and the garden. This place has been very relaxing, with a peaceful atmosphere. A good place to take a rest from big cities. The food is great too. I am truly thankful for the wonderful birthday party the gave me as well. I felt very welcomed.

Comments

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Patrick Caseber
American
Age: 25

Personal experiences:

Thank You. I must say I felt very welcomed here at Eco Truly, even though I didn´t speak the language. During our stay, we worked in the kitchen, fields, and enjoyed being invited to the Ashram classes. I learned some different breads and pastries in the kitchen. While in the fields, I worked on my Spanish. The constructions are nice, as well as the farm, and the food… ¨muy bien!¨ There’s a good thing going here, and it gives me much hope. Thank you.

Comments

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Anna Casebere
Age: 24

Personal experiences:

What a wonderful experience, to be here, at Eco Truly, to be a part of a community. For me, it has been a place of learning. Learning new ways of spiritual ritual and commitment, learning to speak spanish, and learning new forms of yoga. Also, it has been a place of meeting people who are also on their spiritual journey, and to connect with other human beings, to share life. It has been a gift to be able to spend time at Eco Truly, to be welcomed by all who live here, and to find yet another place in this world where I can call home. Thank You.

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David Thorton
Gaian
Age : less

Personal experiences:

One struggle one fight
Peace to all. :p

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Costs......... Contact Us

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Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.

Prices for 2011:

$15US a day, $150 for ten days. For a stay of two weeks or more, the cost is $13 a day, and for a stay of four weeks or more, the cost is $12 a day. Included in the price is your food, 3 meals a day, basic accommodation in shared rooms for volunteers, and yoga classes monday to saturday.

Ecotrulypark is a non-profit community group. We have numerous needs, which range from basic ones as well as materials (especially for our art workshop). Other examples of donations might include musical instruments or anything that you might want to leave behind as you continue you travels. We would greatly appreciate any donations that you would be willing to contribute!

Contact Person: Druva
Email: voluntariado@ecotrulypark.org
PS: Check our mail reply in your junk mail box

Websites:

http://volunteer.ecotrulypark.org/
http://www.ecotrulypark.org/
http://www.ecotrulypark.blogspot.com/

Phone Number:
(511) 7241850

Yoga Teacher Training 16 to 28 of February - Lima

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YOGA INBOUND TEACHER TRAINING
Breathe...Practice...Realize...

Offering serious yoga students and aspiring teachers the opportunity to take their practice to the next level and cultivate the skills necessary to share the practice of yoga with others.

Connect deeply with this famous style of yoga, learn how to channel your energy, how to eliminate negative emotions and levitate your potential to the maximum.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training from the 16th to the 24th of February with Chaitanya Nitay Das: director of the Yoga Inbound Studio, South Beach Miami, practitioner of Bhakti yoga for 17years. Chaitanya Das is a member of the Astrologers of India Assosiation, he studied Ashtanga yoga with Larry Shultz and Reed Taylor in San Fransisco and with Sri Patabhi Jois in New York.

This course will be taught by the director of Yoga Inbound Miami studio: Chaitanya Nitay Das. He has attended various teacher training courses of different instructors in the US over many years, and now with the objective of promoting and spreading the practice of Yoga to benefit all, he is offering courses in South America. He founded the Yoga Inbound School in Cusco and has held various seminars and courses in Peru since 2007.

Two weeks teacher training class

16 to 28 of February - Lima

Monday - Friday

8:30 am to 1:00 pm (Practice and theory)

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Selfpractice)

1st Week :

· Introduction, Vedic Philosophy

· Eight limbs of Asthanga Yoga, Vegetarianism.

· Primary Series.

· Pranayama. Bhandas, Chakras, Sanskrit Names of Asanas.

· Bhagavat Gita, Karma and Reincarnation, Yoga Diet.

· Four systems of Yoga, Various Mantras and meditations.

2nd week:

· Second series of Modified Asthanga, Sanskrit Names.

· Teaching Methodology , Adjustments.

· How to develop Intention and meaning to the practice

· Universal Principles of Alignment.

· Teaching Classes. Graduation.

Tuition $345.00

Yoga Teacher Training Details

Course Certification Requirements
Our current teacher training course fulfills 200 hours as a minimum requirement for a basic understanding of the practice and philosophy of yoga. The 200 hours are divided into 2 two week courses of 100 hours each. After the first two week course, students are encouraged to deepen their practice based on what they learned and then to return to complete the second course.
200 hours of Teacher Training

· 150 hours learning yoga asanas

· 30 hours completing assignments

· 20 hours assisting and teaching yoga classes

1.Assist a Senior Instructor
Assist a senior instructor(s) by giving physical adjustments to the students and answering their questions before and after class.

2.Observe Classes
Attend classes taught by other teachers and observe their teaching style.

3.Teach a Yoga Class Teach a Yoga Inbound routine beginners' class

4.Written Assignments
Personal Essay: Essays on your personal experience with yoga, training, practice, etc.

A. Tracking Your Daily Practice: Keep a journal of what you are learning. It is required that you practice yoga six day a week throughout the entire program.
B. Written Assignments From Your Teacher Training Workbook:

1.Ujayi breathing

2.Principals of Alignment

3.The 3 Bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara

4.Script for Sun Salutations A & B

5.The Standing Series

6.The Seated Series

7.Back Bending

8.The Ending Series

9.Compose a short essay on the principles that you intend to uphold as you teach yoga.

5.Final Exams
A. Memorize the Sanskrit names of all the Asanas
B. Written essay based on questions given in the teacher training workbook

YOGA IN THE NATURE

Join us and compliment your yoga training with 2 weekends in contact with nature at a beautiful site on the Pacific coast. EcoTruly Park is an eco-community and an ideal spot to practice yoga and meditation.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Schedule:

6.30 - 8.30am (INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED) self practice

11.30am - 2.30pm (INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED)

12.00pm – 2.00pm (BASIC)

Cost:

Sunday full day: $25 (includes transport, tour of the community, vegetarian lunch, ashtanga yoga class)

Saturday and Sunday: $50 (includes transport, tour of the community, breakfast, lunch, overnight stay, ashtanga yoga class)

During the classes the participants will receive theory handouts and after the course they will have the opportunity to practice teaching a class at our studios in Lima or Cusco.

Students of Yoga Inbound are offered special discounts on all courses and therapies, have access to volunteer programs at all the centers around the world (Europa, America, India) and free entry to various activities throughout the year.

Nara Narayan Yoga Inbound School

Contact :445-8297 / 992945145 Av. Pardo 1081 Dpto. C Miraflores (previa cita)

Email : naranyoga@gmail.com