Facilitator

Facilitator Positions Available for 2025

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HariHara Center for Awakening is yoga and meditation retreat center with high professional standards. Over the past 14 years we have been developing the 6 Day HariHara Program and approach, hosting over 12,000 participants  from around the world on more than 400 retreats. At HariHara, we are sharing a traditional and authentic path of yoga, that we call the Yoga of Awareness- it is not just about stretching the body but a way of life. We are teaching a way to clean and nourish the basic aliveness in the body, heart and mind through a simple practice of movement, breath and stillness. We welcome candidates who share our passion for health and wellness, who are team players and who genuinely care about sharing the authentic path of yoga.

Hariharalaya Purpose: To offer our guests a profound and foundational program for learning to live in the present moment and feel deeply alive.

Hariharalaya Mission: To provide guests with holistic experiences that promote well- being, present moment aliveness and community connection.

Hariharalaya Staff Values:
1. Respect the Hariharalaya way
2. Live the teachings (Be a role model)
3. Be punctual and responsible (being on top of everything)
4. Have professional boundaries
5. Take initiative

Five pillars of Hariharalaya:
1. Integral yoga and meditation
2. Simplicity / Healthy Living
3. Community
4. Nature
5. Creativity

Role Overview:

As a Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our guests through our signature program based on the Yoga of Awareness that is profound and accessible for all ages, boy types and levels of experiences. Over the past 14 years, we have developed a simple but rich program that leads our guests back home to themselves.

Our program is set and we will explain our methods during your onboarding process. We are seeking conscious individuas who embody a genuine, intelligent, energetic and fun nature. Your ability to share your richness and insights will enhance the experience for our guests, creating a nurturing environment for self-discovery and growth.

This role will demand periods of 6-days of work; during the periods of work you will be responsible fore the guests’ wellbeing and experience. A key component of the guest experience is the retreat facilitator’s ability to “hold space”- meaning you ensure a safe space allowing a natural positive progression to take place.

We expect or facilitators to be in a place where they can hold space for others while taking care of themselves.

You will have 4 days off where we expect you to rest and recharge so you can be fully present for the next retreat

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead our guests in our HariHara set sequence of movement, breath and stillness. This sequence is traditional Hatha yoga and is a set sequence that we expect al facilitators to follow. We focus on bringing our students into present moment awareness through breath, sensation, and feeling their own aliveness. As a teacher of HarHara we focus less on anatomical cuing but more about the guests present moment sensation. Not about how the posture looks but how present they can be
2. Foster a supportive and safe atmosphere for participants to explore their practice
3. Support our founder and other facilitators by being fully present- body, mind and spirit for the 6-day retreats
4. Build strong connection with guests, encouraging a sense of community and belonging
5. Participate in workshops with guests and attend ALL meals. We participate in the journey with the guests and a lot of connection happens during this time. We expect you to embody presence while on retreat
6. Collaborate with other facilitators to develop innovative programs and initiatives
7. Be fit and strong with a positive energetic outlook with commitment to our guests at all times

Qualifications:

1. Certification in yoga, meditation and/or facilitator training. Yoga therapists is a big plus
2. Strong understanding of what is means to “hold space”
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to inspire and motivate others through your authentic presence
5. Experience working at retreat centers is a BIG plus

What We Offer:

1. $600 a month
2. Visa expenses covered
3. Food covered during the retreat- you will eat excellent gluten free vegan food with our guests
4. Private room with AC and bathroom in our facilitator villa just 5 minutes from the center
5. 2 free massages a month
6. A fresh coconut a day
7. 4 days off in between the retreats
8. A supportive and inclusive work environment
9. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
10. Access to classes and workshops at our center
11. Opportunity to live and work in community
12. A chance to witness the transformation in other humans

Application:

We are now opening up our 2025 calendar! If you resonate with our mission and want to grow and expand with us in Siem Reap, Cambodia we invite you to apply! Please know that we expect our facilitators to stay for a MINIMUM of 4 months but 6 months is preferred. We will give priority to facilitators who are able to stay for  6 months. Please include when you would be able to commit to coming to Cambodia when sending us your resume.

Please send your completed application to jobs@hariharalaya.com. We will only review full applications.

– Full CV (including your professional and educational background as well as your experience and training in yoga/meditation)
– Cover letter (be sure to specify relevant retreat experience)
– Social Media Handles (add us on IG and FB)
– 10 minute sample teaching video recorded on your phone. Please include the following
* hatha style warrior pose – 3 minutes)
* alternate nostril breathing (3 minutes)
* guide into meditation (3 minutes)

We will acknowledge receipt of all completed applications and be in contact with you if we want to offer you an interview.

Join us in creating a transformative experience for our guests and help them to come home to themselves. We look forward to hearing from you!

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