Online Application Form

Date of application :

Student Information

Last Name : First Name : Commonly-used :

Phone (home) : (cel) :

Email :

Best Contact Method : homephone / /

Address :

Country : Zip/Postal Code :

Date of Birth :

Contemplation & Reflection

1. Do you plan to make a career out of what you study at the Gurukula or utilize it to enhance your existing career? Please elaborate.

2. Does your family/partner/spouse/significant other support you in your desire to study in-depth Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta? Please elaborate.

3. What are your short-term and long-term goals for your own health and well being?

4. Would you say you lead a spiritual life? Please write a bit about your own spirituality, what it means to you and how it plays a role in your life.

5. How many hours per week will you commit to your study, reading, homework, practice and contemplation? (Please note that the Gurukula program requires a commitment of at least 40 hours per month for classes - including weekend intensives, and 3 - 5 hours per week of reading and homework - in addition to personal practice and reflection).

6. How will you accommodate this area of study on a regular basis in your life?

7. Please describe your understanding of the Gurukula style of learning.

8. How does it differ from a University or diploma course, and why does it appeal to you?

9. Describe your understanding of Seva - selfless service. Do you have an interest in offering Seva to
the Gurukula? If so, in what capacity do you think you would like to contribute?

10. Do you have any familiarity with Sanskrit?


Work Experience, Education and Skills

1. What is your profession or occupation?

2. Current Employer :

3. Position or Title :

4. Work Hours :

5. Please provide details on your educational background. Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent is required upon acceptance into program.

High School

College

Postgraduate School

Other education and training

6. Please list any professional licenses that you have :

7. Please list membership of professional, trade or business organizations; civil activities and offices held; and volunteer experience:

8. Please list other skills that you would like to mention:

9. Are you fluent in English? Yes / Yes
If no, please explain your ability to study in English. Please list other languages spoken and degree of fluency:

Additional Information

1. What reliable form of transportation will you use to get to class?

2. Do your other commitments require you to travel out of town frequently? Yes

If so, how often?

3. Are you able to attend the 4 preparatory classes held on the evenings of October 20th & 27th and November 3rd & 10th, 2009? These classes are mandatory. Yes
If you have a scheduling conflict, please list the classes you are unable to attend.

4. If you have any concerns about your personal situation or in being a student of the Gurukula, please write them below.

I have the following concerns:


Essay

Why do you want to study Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta in a spiritual Gurukula?
Please describe in detail and include any previous experience of study in these or related fields.