Karma Yoga
Yoga Practice, Accommodation & Daily Tasks
The Karma Yoga program is an opportunity to experience Asturias Yoga Centre — in community or as an individual retreat — participating in a yoga-centered lifestyle, free of cost.
Karma Yoga is a way of integrating Yoga into daily life. The basis is being fully present in what you do, and having no expectation regarding reward for your work.
The goal is to live, practice yoga, meditate, work and enjoy nature in the Asturian mountains.
Karma Yoga in Community
(For Private Karma Yoga Retreat Description, See Below)
The key to a Yogic community is presence. Please keep in mind that, in order to form a conscious environment the following are pre-requisites to participation:
- A commitment to Yoga and / or meditation (ideally Ashtanga or Saoirse Yoga / Vipasana meditation, which are taught here)
- A commitment to digital detox i.e. using only what is strictly necessary and never disturbing others through your usage (unless we are collaboratign together on a digital project)
- A commitment to maintaining a non-violent (i.e. vegetarian) diet during your stay
- A commitment to sticking to the daily timetable (see below)
- The intention to be present, tolerant and compassionate with other participants
Spaces are limited and participation in this program is by application
Help Exchange
The help that you offer will be dependent on whatever is required in the centre during your stay, and to some extent, whatever you are inspired / capable of doing.
The centre is off grid with herb and vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and aims as much as possible towards self-sufficiency.
The main project in 2026 is the promotion of Saoirse Yoga, a new style of Yoga created here in Asturias Yoga. If you have experience in website design, book promotion, photograph or film making, please let me know! Other typical tasks are:
- Cleaning and Cooking
- Gardening and Orchard Maintenance
- Building repairs and restauration
- Firewood preparation
- Preparation for scheduled retreats
- See Timetable
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
Up until 9:30 a.m.: Group Self Practice in the Shala
9:30 – 10:30: Breakfast
10:30 – 14:30: Karma Yoga
14:30 Lunch
Afternoon Free
9 p.m. Short group mediation
Monday and Thursday:
9 – 10:30: Guided Yoga Session
10:30 – 11.30 Breakfast
11:30 – 14.30 Karma Yoga
14:30 Lunch
16:30 – 20:00 Karma Yoga
Sunday
9:00 – 11:00 Guided Yoga Session
11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:00 – 13:00 Yoga Nidra
13:00 – 14:00 Workshop
Silent Meditation Days:
We plan to have occasional self-organised full days of silent meditation…typically twice every month. Such days we would have a different timetable, which would be explained during your time here.
Other Activities:
I (Simon) am a nature and adventure enthusiast. During the free afternoons we have the possibility to rock climb, cycle, trek or surf.
Musicians artists and writers will also find a supportive environment 
Length of Stay
The minimum length of stay for this program is 1 week. The maximum we can guarantee without knowing you is 2 weeks. Longer stays are possible, but are dependent on a review meeting during the second week of your stay.
If you wish to apply, please first review the pre-requisites and the timetable. You can then send an email to info@asturiasyoga.com for an application form. Please note that spaces are limited and demand high fort this retreat. Please note that Karma Yoga during paid retreats is only available to those who have already completed the same retreat.
Private Karma Yoga Retreat
Individual or Couple
If you are traveling alone or with a partner/friend, we also offer a partial or full help exchange in our private rustic-boutique cottage during select periods. Designed as a space of contemplation and tranquility, you can take the time to pause, breathe deeply, enjoying the silence and natural wonders that surround you.
This option is self-contained and self-catered, providing a bathroom and cooking facilities, high quality yoga mats, bolsters and blocks, in addition to yoga wall bars and ropes, which accommodate two people.
The space is perfect for anyone looking to gently retreat into a solitudinous self practice and study or the arts, whilst participating in meaningful acts of service throughout the day.
I (Aly) offer individualized yoga classes or workshop once every two days, which are based in Ashtanga Vinyasa and tailored to specific requirements.
The cottage will be available for partial or full help exchanges, depending on the requirements of the space, the capacities of the participants, and the time of year (October-November, April-May). Partial exchanges include approximately 3 hours of help per day, while full exchanges include approximately 6 hours of help per day.
Normal Tasks Include:
- Garden support (preparing soil, weeding, watering, preparing raised beds)
- Cutting grass
- Wild crafting: medicinal plant collection, processing and conservation
- Basic house cleaning
- Chopping wood
- Painting/staining wood
- Outdoor building projects (wood, stone)
- Photography & Videography
Length of Stay
The minimum length of stay for this program is 1 week, while the maximum is 2 weeks.
Contact
I look forward to hearing from you! Feel free to email me about your ideal form of contribution and dates at info@asturiasyoga.com, or call/WhatsApp: +34 635 256 906
Karma Yoga During Formal Retreats
Those who have already completed a retreat with Asturias Yoga are eligible to return as a Karma Yogi during the same yoga retreat or YTT program they have already attended as a full-time participant.
Karma Yoga offers you the opportunity to continue learning and practicing alongside those on retreat, attending practice sessions, workshops and other parts of the program. In exchange for approximately five hours of help per day, six days a week, you will be able to participate in the majority of the retreat program and stay in a large prepared tent or shared room. All meals are included. You will also be welcome to come on some local excursions when we do them (hiking, rock climbing, etc.).