Rev. Sundari Jensen met her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya O’Brian, in March of 1992 and was initiated into Kriya Yoga by her in 1999, and ordained in 2002. She is a Senior Kriya Yoga Teacher and serves as CSE’s Executive Director and Board President. As Provost of Meru Institute, Rev. Sundari oversees the training and preparation of CSE teachers and leaders.
Rev. Elena Kanti Fritchle was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2002 and ordained in 2007. She is a CSE Associate Minister and directs the Youth & Family Ministry, overseeing the Sunday Youth Spiritual Education programs, Teen Rite of Passage program, and annual Youth Summer Yoga Camp.
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Rev.Irma Lovic was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2015 and ordained in 2021. She serves on staff as Assistant to Yogacharya O’Brian and manages CSE Press and Tree of Life Welcome Center & Bookshop. Irma is a certified Vedic Counselor, meditation teacher, and completed her 200-hr hatha yoga teacher training.
Rev. Claire Hayes was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2009 and ordained in 2019. She serves as CSE Board Treasure and on staff as Community Ministry Manager, supporting the spiritual growth and nurturance of the CSE community through Volunteer Services, Community Care Ministry, Welcome Center, Seva Program, and community related classes.
Matthew Park was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2014 and serves on staff as Executive Administrator, responsible for daily operations, programs, events, and Sunday Worship Services. He also manages CSE's Hatha Yoga and Meditation programs, as well as Lahiri Retreat House.
Susan Erskin was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2012 and serves on staff, part-time, as Garden & Special Projects Manager. Susan is a longtime CSE volunteer, meditation teacher, and Meru Institute student.
Paula Puja Chacon was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2011. She serves on staff, part-time, as Choir Director for One Voice Choir and provides leadership in chanting and music for worship services. Puja is a certified meditation teacher, and volunteers with CSE's Youth Spiritual Education providing musical and performance experiences for children. She is a therapeutic music teacher and an experienced classroom music teacher.
