Apply. Sadhana Residency

Section 1

Who you are

Full name *Email *

Phone / WhatsAppAge *

NationalityLanguages you speak

Instagram, website, or anything that helps us know you

Section 2

The stay

Which track? *

Karma Track25 hrs/week of real work · 50% off · $650 dorm / $950 privateStandard Residency5 hrs/week light contribution · $1,000 dorm / $1,380 private

Preferred start date *How long do you want to stay? *

Room preference

Section 3

Practice & community background

Years of yoga / meditation / contemplative practiceLineage / style / teachers (if relevant)

Previous retreats or residencies, where, when, how longPrevious experience living in community (intentional community, ashram, co-living, family business, ship crew, anything)

Section 4

Why this, why now

Why Alma Atitlan, specifically? * (0 words, aim for at least 40)Why now? What's happening in your life that makes this the right month? * (0 words)What do you bring to the community? (energy, skills, character, not just paying customer)Concrete skills you can offer (optional for Standard)

Section 5

Character (please don't outsource these to ChatGPT)

Tell us about a time you took initiative without being asked. * (0 words)Tell us about a time there was friction in a group you were part of, and how you handled it. * (0 words)What part of community living do you usually find hardest?What's the one thing that would make you pack up and leave before your month is up?

Section 6

Self-assessment

I'm comfortable with physical work and household chores, 5/10

Not reallyLove it

I'm comfortable receiving direct, unvarnished feedback, 5/10

Hard for meBring it

My need for novelty / stimulation / going out, 5/10

Low. I like routineHigh. I get restless

Section 7

Practical

Dietary needs (we're vegetarian, anything beyond that?)Anything about your physical or mental health we should know? (kept private, helps us support you)Your current relationship with alcohol and other substances

Section 8

References

Reference 1, name, relationship, email or phone *Reference 2, same format (optional but appreciated)

Section 9

Agreements

Please actually read these. Tick each one if it's true for you.

I am committing to at least one full month. I'm not coming to "try it for a week."I understand that Karma Track is real work: 25 hours a week of kitchen, garden, housekeeping or maintenance. It's a practice, not a discount.I understand this is community living, shared spaces, shared responsibility, showing up to communal meals and gatherings.The answers above are honest, including the uncomfortable ones.I understand the month is paid in advance and non-refundable after arrival.If accepted, I will pay the deposit within 7 days to confirm my place.

Sadhana Residency Application