Karma Yoga Program

Put your practice into action.

If you want to speed up your spiritual development, create your perfect community, and plant the seeds for joy, the fastest way to do it is to SERVE! Karma Yoga is the practice of using service to recode the mind with love and strengthen our ability to care for others. The best way to get what you want is to give it away. ❤️‍🔥

In-studio and remote volunteer options available below.

In-studio Karma Yogi

Commitment: one 5-hour shift per week for at least 6 months.

Our in-studio Karma Yogis are our 2024-NYC version of temple caretakers. If you’ve ever wondered why Three Jewels feels so special, a big part of it is our team of warm, welcoming Karma Yogis! On your weekly shift, you’ll serve tea and pastries in the café, keep the space beautiful, and check students in for class, all while training your mind on compassion.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of exchanging self and others (taking on someone else’s suffering) is one way we can develop the true wish to help others. You don’t have to wait for the perfect time to become a superhero; making a cup of tea can be a powerful act of kindness with the right state of mind.

WHAT YOU GET:

An introduction to Karma Yoga practice during your training

Excellent customer service skills

A kind and tight-knit community

Customer service experience appreciated but not required.

Remote Karma Yogi

Not in NYC? No problem! We have volunteers all over the world! (literally) Whether your passion is graphic design or spreadsheets, we’ve probably got a role for you. Please apply through our form and we’ll work to pair you with an appropriate department.

Commitment: The time commitment differs per role, but most roles require around 5 hours a week.