Acharya Sundari Jensen met her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya O’Brian, in 1992, was initiated into Kriya Yoga by her in 1999, and ordained in 2002. She is a Senior Kriya Yoga Teacher and serves as CSE Executive Director and Board Vice President. As Provost of Meru Institute, Acharya Sundari oversees the training and preparation of CSE teachers and leaders.
Rev. Irma Lovic (Sandhya) was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Yogacharya O’Brian in 2015 and ordained in 2021. She serves on staff as assistant to Yogacharya O'Brian and CSE Press/Media Director. A Meru Institute graduate and 200-hour Yoga Teacher, Sandhya is a Kriya teacher, certified Vedic counselor, and Meru Institute faculty member.
Matthew Park was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2014 and serves on staff as Executive Administrator, responsible for daily operations, programs and events, Sunday Satsang services, HR, and general administrative support.
Rev. Claire Hayes was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2009 and ordained in 2019. She is a CSE Minister, Meditation Teacher, and Hatha Yoga Teacher. Rev. Claire serves on staff as Community Ministry Manager, offers Vedic Counseling, officiates sacred ceremonies, and serves on the CSE Board of Directors.
Rev. Brian McIntyre (Rajendra) was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2010 and ordained in 2024. Rajendra serves on staff as Facilities Manager and is also a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor.
Susan Erskin (Sumati) was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2012 and serves on staff as Garden & Special Projects Manager. Sumati is a longtime CSE volunteer, meditation teacher, and Meru Institute graduate.
