SEVA Mala & Veteran Support FAQ

Seva is a Sanskrit word that translates to selfless service. It describes acts of giving, helping, and supporting others without expecting anything in return. At Mala for Vets, Seva represents our commitment to serving the veteran community through mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and healing.

A SEVA mala is a handcrafted mala that supports a veteran-focused nonprofit organization. Through the SEVA Collection, a portion of every qualifying purchase helps support organizations dedicated to veteran wellness, mindfulness, healing, and personal growth.

The SEVA Collection combines the traditional benefits of meditation and mindfulness with a larger mission of service. Each mala is handcrafted with intention while also helping support organizations that provide resources and healing opportunities for veterans and first responders.

SEVA malas help raise awareness and financial support for organizations that provide yoga, meditation, mindfulness training, retreats, peer support, and wellness programs designed specifically for veterans and first responders.

The SEVA Collection was created to extend the impact of mindfulness beyond the individual. By supporting organizations that help veterans heal, connect, and thrive, each mala becomes part of a larger mission of service and community.

Mala for Vets proudly supports a growing network of organizations dedicated to veteran wellness, including:

• VETOGA
• Warriors At Ease
• Veterans Yoga Project
• Save A Warrior
• Mission 22
• Connected Warriors
• Camp SHiEld

VETOGA is a nonprofit organization that provides yoga, meditation, and mindfulness opportunities for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. Their programs focus on building resilience, reducing stress, and supporting overall wellness.

Warriors At Ease is an organization that trains yoga and meditation teachers to work effectively with military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Their trauma-informed approach helps make mindfulness practices more accessible to the military community.

Veterans Yoga Project provides evidence-informed yoga and mindfulness programs specifically designed to support veterans, service members, and their families. Their mission is to improve health and well-being through mindful resilience practices.

Save A Warrior is a veteran-focused organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders address the effects of trauma, stress, and emotional challenges through intensive healing programs and supportive communities.

Mission 22 works to support veterans and their families through programs focused on mental health, recovery, long-term wellness, and community connection. Their mission is to promote healing and improve the lives of veterans across the country.

Connected Warriors provides free yoga therapy, mindfulness training, and wellness programs to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Their goal is to help participants reconnect with themselves and their communities.

Camp SHiEld offers programs designed to support personal growth, resilience, leadership development, and healing for veterans and first responders through immersive experiences and community connection.

Specific contribution amounts may vary by collection and partnership. Each SEVA mala is clearly identified as supporting veteran-focused wellness initiatives and nonprofit organizations.

Yes. Mala for Vets partners with established organizations that are dedicated to serving veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and their families through wellness and healing programs.

Founder Chris Eder discovered yoga and meditation during his military service and experienced firsthand the benefits of mindfulness practices. Mala for Vets was created to share those tools with others while supporting organizations doing meaningful work in the veteran community.

No. Mala for Vets is a disabled veteran-owned business. Through the SEVA Collection, the company supports nonprofit organizations whose missions align with veteran wellness, mindfulness, healing, and personal growth.

Absolutely. The SEVA Collection is open to everyone. Whether you are a veteran, military family member, first responder, yoga practitioner, or supporter, your purchase helps extend the mission of service and healing.

A SEVA mala allows you to support both your personal mindfulness practice and the broader veteran community. It combines intention, meditation, and service into a single meaningful purchase.

Yes. Mala for Vets has partnered with nonprofit organizations, yoga programs, retreats, and veteran-focused groups to create custom malas that support fundraising, awareness, and community engagement. Click Here to start the process.

You can support veteran wellness organizations by volunteering, donating directly to partner nonprofits, participating in events, sharing resources, attending mindfulness programs, and helping raise awareness of the services available to veterans and first responders.

Service is at the heart of everything we do. Through handcrafted malas, mindfulness education, and partnerships with veteran-focused organizations, Mala for Vets strives to honor the spirit of selfless service while helping others discover tools for healing, resilience, and personal growth.