Episode 17: Seva

What is seva? How can selfless service improve your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being? In this episode of Mental Hygiene, Susan Hu and Yogi Charu explore the yogic practice of seva—serving others with love, compassion, and without attachment to the results. Together, they discuss how the three modes of nature (gunas) influence our motivation to serve, why practicing equal vision is essential on the spiritual path, and how every act of kindness—no matter how big or small—can become an offering of devotion. Drawing from timeless yoga wisdom and the inspiring work of Yogi Charu's Belize Project, this conversation offers practical ways to bring selfless service into everyday life. Whether you're volunteering in your community, supporting a meaningful cause, or simply showing up for someone in need, you'll discover that true seva begins with the heart. Tune in to learn how serving others can become one of the most transformative practices for cultivating purpose, gratitude, resilience, and lasting inner peace.