Our next course runs from 4 February 2025 - 04 June 2025. For more upcoming course dates please see the 'Courses' page.

We're excited to know that you're considering embarking on a study journey at Govinda Valley! If you are interested in submitting an application to study with us, you can expect the following: Submit an application via application form below. You'll then receive an email requesting to schedule an online Initial Interview with Malini, our cherished Student Administrator. After undertaking the Initial Interview, you'll be notified of whether you are successful in proceeding to our Second-Round Interviews. If successful, you'll receive an email requesting to schedule a Second-Round Interview with one of the members from our Education or Management Faculty. If you've successfully passed the Second-Round Interview, congratulations! We'll email you with information to help you prepare for your studies at Govinda Valley. If you are unsuccessful at any stage, we'll kindly inform you via email. Don't worry, you are more than welcome to reapply when you're ready.

Four (4) months is the minimum length of study. All students must participate in at least one course on offer during their stay on campus. Each year, the course semesters run as follows: Early Year: February to early June Mid Year: June to early October End Year: October to early February For exact course dates please see the 'Courses' page.

Level 2: Pursuit of Purpose can only be studied upon completion of Level 1 Course and successful application into Level 2. Likewise for Level 3: Pursuit of Practice. Our School provides 3 courses at 3 differing levels in which preceding courses must be completed before entering Level 2 and 3 courses, respectively.

Course Fee: There is no cost or fee for studying at Govinda Valley, as all successful students are given course access via a scholarship program in collaboration with Heart & Soul Retreats. Study Bond: The only financial implication of studying at Govinda is a A$150 accommodation bond which will be returned upon student departure provided the Study Bond Terms and Conditions have been met.

Students can expect a 1-hour yoga practice in the morning followed by 4 hours of service, with hours depending on your assigned service area. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily at 8:15am, 1:15pm, and 6:15pm, respectively, in the Dining Hall. All students have access to daily yoga classes, workshops, and programs coordinated by our sister project Heart & Soul Retreats. For a detailed Day Schedule please see our 'Campus' Page.

All students at Govinda Valley are educated on a scholarship basis. This scholarship is supported by our sister project Heart & Soul Retreats which offers a personalised yoga retreat program to the wider public. In collaboration with Heart & Soul Retreats, Govinda Valley offers service and assistance to the Retreat through 4 hours of service daily. Explore more about our sister project Heart & Soul Retreats.