Rev. Sundari Jensen met her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya Ellen Grace 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. Sundari leads the Core Teachings Team which is responsible for all classes and retreats related to yoga and meditation. As Provost of Meru Institute, Sundari draws on her vast experience as an educator as she oversees the training and preparation of teachers and leaders. Sundari acts as editor-in-chief for CSE’s quarterly magazine, the Enlightenment Journal.
She can be reached at ext. 27
Rev. Elena Kanti Fritchle was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2002. She is an associate minister and serves as the Youth Spiritual Education and Family minister and youth teacher. She oversees the Sunday Youth and Teen program, Living in Joy Afterschool programs, and annual Living in Joy: Summer Spirit Day Camp.
She can be reached at ext. 20
Irma Lovic was initiated into Kriya Yoga by her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, in 2015. She serves on CSE staff as the assistant to Yogacharya O’Brian, CSE Press and Tree of Life Welcome Center Manager. Irma is a graduate from Meru Institute, class of 2018. She is a certified Vedic Counselor, Meditation teacher, and completed her 200-hr hatha yoga teacher training program. Irma enjoys supporting others in feeling healthy, energized and inspired by living a yogic lifestyle.
She can be reached at ext. 29
Holly Gray was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2001 and serves on staff as the CSE Global Media Outreach Manager. She also volunteers as a member of CSE’s One Voice choir.
She can be reached at ext. 25
Matthew Park was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2014 and serves on staff as Executive Administrative Assistant to Rev. Jensen. Matthew oversees Marketing and Communications, leads the Core Teachings Team which is responsible for all classes and retreats related to yoga and meditation, and he manages Lahiri Retreat House, Hatha Yoga, and Meru Institute Admin. He also volunteers as Sunday Service Temple Team Lead.
He can be reached at ext. 26
Paula Chacon was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2011 and serves on staff as part-time CSE Choir Director for One Voice choir. She is currently completing her studies in Meru Institute.
Administrative Office
Main Receptionist
ext. 10
