THE DETAILS

Location Our program is held at the award-winning Govardhan Eco Village, a 70-acre sustainable farming community and retreat center on the foothills of the Sahyadhri Mountains, 108km north of Mumbai, created and directed by the monk disciples of Radhanath Swami. This vibrant community is a successful fusion between ancient Vedic wisdom, modern science and world-recognized sustainability. The focus at GEV is to live in harmony with the environment. Developing a ‘spiritual ecology’ that brings about tangible, positive changes within ourselves and how we interact with the planet. Comprised of monks (in the Krishna Bhakti tradition) and residents who have created a sustainable center to host yoga and wellness retreats, GEV has also hosted such international summits as the G-20 and has been recoginized as a Unesco site. This cutting-edge, environmentally savvy village implements green technologies like permaculture farming, water harvesting, cob buildings, rammed earth buildings, gray water treatment, solar power and bio-fuel energy systems. Our gracious hosts provide all the accommodations, beddings and meals prepared with vegan and gluten free options -- and cooked with love. Tuition + The investment for either 200h or 300h is: ***$4,965 USD*** ([$4465 EARLY BIRD][1] deadline August 15, 2024)** A $515 **non-refundable** deposit is required to claim your spot. All tuition balances are due by December 1st, 2024 **We are studying Harmonium. You can either BRING a harmonium or purchase one from us to recieve in India (a good quality, portable one) for $350 US.

Tuition includes:

• Group Transportation to GEV from Mumbai
• Accommodations at Govardhan Eco Village: Single or Double Occupancy
• 3 Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Meals per day
• Teacher Training Manuals module per your program
• Lap Pool on GEV grounds
• Group Transportation to Mumbai January 24
• Wifi is included, but limited to select areas of GEV
• Graduation Certificate

Does NOT Include

• Cost of Musical Instruments ($350 for Harmonium, $10 for Kartals)
• An Ayurvedic Center at GEV with Services for an Additional Cost
• Laundry services
• Your Flight r/t to Mumbai (BOM)
• Books (list provided upon registration)
• Hotel in Mumbai for the Flower Festival (Jan 24 & 25)

The Flower Festival, an incredible yearly event takes place at the Mumbai Radha Gopinathe Temple

Refund Policy + Refund Policy: Once registered, the deposit is non-refundable. In cases where a student has paid tuition and cannot attend, 75% (minus the deposit/application fee) is refundable up to 1 month prior to the start of the training. 50% of tuition (minus your deposit/application fee) is refundable if cancelled between 15 and 30 days prior to the start of the training. 30% is refunded (minus deposit/application fee) if cancelled between 1 and 14 days before the training. Once the training begins, no refunds will be issued. Behavior During the Training + We treat this training in alignment with traditional ashram / pilgrimage standards while also remaining respectful of the culture and the local village lifestyle in rural India. For the 3 weeks we ask the students to abstain from meat, fish or eggs, intoxicants or smoking, and sexual promiscuity.

We also ask people refrain from gossip, and reckless criticism and fault-finding.