Karma yoga, also known as "selfless service," is a form of yoga where individuals devote themselves to serving others without expecting anything in return. There are many synonyms for the term "karma yoga" such as "seva" which means "selfless service," "altruism" which is the practice of putting others before oneself, "selflessness" which means having no selfish motives in one's actions and "service to others" which means providing assistance and help to those in need. Other synonyms include "philanthropy," which is the giving of financial resources for charitable purposes and "volunteering," which involves offering one's time and skills to help others without monetary compensation. All of these synonyms describe the same principle of putting the needs of others first and performing actions without expecting anything in return, which is at the heart of karma yoga.