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Isn’t it amazing how much more powerfully and beautifully we create when we work together?

Women are great at inspiring and supporting each other, as “the beauty we love, becomes what we do.”

As this year’s Onam festival comes to a close, and the abundant array of Atta Pookalam flower mandalas fill our vision, we are looking forward to a joyous season bringing healing and happiness to women – East and West - here at Rasa Ayurveda.

Over the years, women from all over the world have asked to come to Rasa Ayurveda to make a contribution of service. We are delighted to announce that we are ready to receive the participation of those women who are practicing and studying Ayurveda, who are yoga therapists with an interest in Ayurveda, who are botanists, herbalists or researchers, as well as those who have other special knowledge or skills related to our work.

An Ayurveda Seva Residency at Rasa Ayurveda is designed to be an affordable work-study retreat–an opportunity to serve local and foreign patients, women and girls, and a chance to help preserve the traditional knowledge and practice of Ayurveda through The Muthashi Project — all while immersed in the ancient culture of Kerala and the living of Ayurveda.

If you desire to offer your time and skills towards our mission, we look forward to learning more about you and your desire to serve through your completion of the application below.

With respect and love,

Niika Quistgard

Founder & Director, Rasa Ayurveda Traditional Healing Centre for Women

Ayurveda Seva Residency - Application

We look forward to having you join us for a transformative learning and healing experience of Ayurveda in Kerala, India, and to your contribution toward our mission of making women healthy and happy through the wisdom and treatments of traditional Ayurveda. "Seva" means 'service,' and it is with great respect that we consider receiving your contribution to the work at Rasa Ayurveda. Completing this online registration form is your first step toward embarking on an unforgettable journey...!

Why are you applying for an Ayurveda Seva Residency at this time?
What skills do you possess, and which would you most like to offer?*
Your seva will be assigned only after you arrive at Rasa Ayurveda, and it's important to be open to any assignment you are given. However, we'd like to have an idea of your capabilities and interests. Please describe your skills and experience applying these. Emphasize those skills you most enjoy using.
What do you hope to receive from this Residency?*
In your own words, tell us how you would like to find your mind, body, skills and/or life transformed during your time at Rasa Ayurveda.
How many weeks you are available?*
To apply for Ayurveda Seva Residency, please indicate a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 weeks availability.
During what time period are you available?*
Please state the earliest possible arrival and latest departure dates that will work for you.
Tell us about your knowledge of Ayurveda.*
If you've studied formally, give us the details of your completed training. If you have studied informally, describe the workshops and reading you have completed. If you are practicing or teaching Ayurveda, please describe.
Will this be your first trip to India?*
- Yes
- No
Your Personal Information
About me? I am...
- a woman interested in experiencing traditional Ayurveda and learning all I can
- a yoga student
- a yoga teacher/studio owner
- a student of Ayurveda
- an Ayurvedic doctor, practitioner and/or teacher
- a medical doctor, nurse, acupunturist, chiropractor or naturopathic physician
- a massage therapist or other healing specialist
- a chef or cook
- a journalist
- an herbalist
- a farmer
- an aromatherapist or perfumer
- a mother
Name as it appears on your passport:*
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Passport - Country of Origin
Passport Number*
Name you like to be called
Current Age*
Please enter a value between 24 and 75.
Date of Birth*
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Email*
Home Tel*
Mobile Tel
Work Tel
Mailing Address*
Street AddressAddress Line 2CityState / Province / RegionZip / Postal CodeCountry
What is your current (or was your most recent) occupation?
What are your favorite hobbies and leisure activities?
Please upload CV or Resume in pdf format
Film, video and photographs may be taken at times during your stay. Do you grant your permission to appear in these for all purposes?*
- Yes
- No
Very modest dress and behavior is required while staying at Rasa Ayurveda, and while you are in Kerala and/or Tamil Nadu under the auspices of MayaShakti Ayurveda. Do you agree to embrace the expectations of the traditional culture during your time with us?*
- Yes
- No
Please pack modest clothing: at least one shawl, loose-fitting long skirts, and loose (non-form-fitting) long tops with sleeves. Shopping for local clothing will be arranged soon after your arrival.
Your Health Information (held confidentially)
Are you pregnant? Do you have an acute health situation we should be aware of?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe your health situation or state of your pregnancy.*
Please describe the three most prominent health symptoms or conditions you currently experience, how long you have faced each, what you have done to try to improve them, and how your efforts have impacted your condition.
Have you in the past or do you now suffer from any mental health issue which could impact your ability to travel safely and comfortably, such as extreme anxiety or depression, bipolar disorder or a personality disorder?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your mental health concerns. Please give approximate dates of any mental health challenges.
Are you currently under medical supervision?*
- Yes
- No
Will your doctor sign off on your travel plans?*
- Yes
- No
Do you carry any medicines when you travel?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe your medication.*
Do you have any severe allergies we should be aware of?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe your allergies and precautions you wish to take.*
Do you have special dietary requirements?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe your dietary requirements.
Do you have any logistical requirements?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe any logistical requirements. (i.e. wheelchair access, need for European water closet instead of Indian.)
Possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs of any kind is not permitted. Do you agree to avoid all intoxicants, illegal substances and activities while at Rasa Ayurveda and at any other location during your stay with us?*
- Yes
- No
Personal Referral
Who do you recommend we contact as a personal referral?
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Email
Phone
Time Zone
Emergency Contact Information
In case of emergency, who shall we contact?*
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Relationship*
Mobile Tel
Home Tel*
Work Tel
Email
Address
Street AddressAddress Line 2CityState / Province / RegionZip / Postal CodeCountry
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your investment if you cancel or must depart earlier than expected. Will you purchase travel insurance?*
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
Agreement
Arrangements Accommodation, Ayurvedic meals at Rasa Ayurveda, airport transfers, some Ayurvedic treatment, seva training, basic laundry service and broadband wireless internet access as available will be provided to you. NOT included are airfare, lodging for a longer stay, ground transportation after arrival at Rasa Ayurveda, personal shopping and tipping.

Expectations I understand that my time will be filled with seva, taking Ayurvedic treatment, learning about Ayurveda and personal retreat time. I am coming to Rasa Ayurveda to make a contribution, to learn and for my own healing. There will be no television and few distractions available to me, and I am comfortable embracing quiet time alone for my own study, self-knowledge and personal development. I understand that in India, expectations related to many things are different from what they are in the West. I am prepared to accept the non-Western timing and ways of a foreign culture in the spirit of cooperation, humility and learning.

Financial Contribution I agree to help offset the costs of my stay at Rasa Ayurveda during my period of seva by paying a weekly fee of 4,500/- Indian Rupees upon my arrival in cash, cheque or credit card, or before my arrival by wire transfer unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing.

Waiver of Liability I know there is inherent risk in travel, performing seva, in experiencing traditional healing and in other activities. In the spirit of adventure, I accept this risk and will not hold MayaShakti Ayurveda LLC, MayaShakti Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd, Niika Quistgard or Sanjeev Kumar liable for any injury, illness or loss that may occur. If I am under the care of a physician, I will clear my travel plans with my doctor.

Important Notes I understand that a tourist visa for travel to India is required. I will ensure that my passport and visa are in place well before travel date.

If I want assistance with travel planning and logistics, I understand that I can contact Suzan Sculatti at US telephone number 800-963-1320, who will provide her services at an additional fee.
I confirm that I am the person whose name is shown as the Ayurveda seva applicant, that I have read the above agreement and that I ...
- agree with all stated herein.
- do not agree.
By submitting this form I indicate that I have read, understand and agree to all information presented in this document.
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