Seva Opportunities

The Practice of Seva

Seva, or selfless service is work offered to God and the Guru, performed as a pure offering, without attachment to the results of one’s actions and without desire for personal gain.

As we work with others in a spiritual environment, we have a practical means to put the Siddha Yoga teachings into action. During the practice of seva, we perform familiar activities—whether cooking, cleaning, teaching, or working at the computer —with a focus on the Self, with awareness. Siddha Yoga students offer seva at Siddha Yoga retreats, meditation centers, and ashrams, creating a tangible offering of love in action.

We encourage you to learn more about the practice of seva.

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Seva Opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland include:

  • Administrative assistance for a variety of areas

  • Amrit Café: serving food and drinks, organizing and cleaning of Amrit

  • Bakery: preparing and baking of pastries

  • Dish Room: setting up, washing and loading dishwasher and putting away clean dishes and utensils

  • Gardening: caring for the gardens, plants and trees around the Ashram

  • Housekeeping: caring for the internal physical environment of the Ashram

  • Information Technology: data entry, desktop support, network support

  • Hall: welcoming, assisting with seating

  • Kitchen: preparing and cooking meals; organization and maintenance of the kitchen space

  • Maintenance: upkeep of the physical Ashram environment

  • Music: chanting with lead group or playing musical instruments

  • Welcome Desk: welcoming visitors, answering phone and in person inquiries

Please contact the Seva Team at sevateam@syaoakland.org if you are interested in seva opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

Offering Seva as a Visiting Sevite

If you are interested in offering seva as a visiting sevite, please email sevacenter@syaoakland.org.