Sadhyas of The Sarayu Parampara
Sadhyas are close disciples of Sarayu Parampara in whom Acharya Shunya has recognized a spark of readiness, sincerity, and devotion to the path. Some have walked with her for many years. Others may have come more recently, yet have shown a clear inner responsiveness to the Guru’s work and the living current of the lineage.
A Sadhya is being groomed with greater care through study, seva, discipline, and direct participation in the life of the parampara. This role is not defined by one outer function. Some Sadhyas may teach selected practices, some may host classes, some may guide community spaces, and some may serve quietly behind the scenes. What unites them is nearness to the lineage, sincerity of heart, and a willingness to grow in responsibility under the guidance of Acharya Shunya and the senior Sadhvis.
Sadhya Atma Jyoti
Medgar Marcus
Sadhya Gayathri
Gayatri Raman
Sadhya Vimala
Leann Brady
Student of Acharya Shunya since 2008, Sadhya Atmajyoti supports the community through Gayatri Sadhna practice sessions - a Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga, and Gayatri Maa-evoking circle held annually. He also offers Atma Art, which connects his natural gift for art with Advaita Vedanta and the four yoga paths.
Sadhya Gayathri, a student of Acharya Shunya since 2012, leads Samsara Surfers, a Bhakti and Karma Yoga-based support circle for meeting life’s challenges with dharma and self-reflection. She has also served as former Board President and Director of the Awakened Self Foundation, the parampara’s public outreach platform.
A student of Acharya Shunya since 2008, Sadhya Vimala guides Ayurveda Sangha with a thoughtful integration of Ayurveda and Vedanta principles. Her multiple offerings across multiple years help students bring sacred wisdom into daily life, health, self-understanding, and spiritual responsibility.
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Shubham Astu
Sadhya Arya
Dr. Susan Brown
Sadhya Soham
Thomas Steininger
Sadhya Arya came to Acharya Shunya only a few years ago, yet was quickly recognized as a deep seeker with sincerity, steadiness, and inner readiness. Since becoming a disciple, she has offered meaningful seva toward the preservation of the lineage and now serves as a leader of the East Coast ReflectionPod, supporting the sangha with devotion and care.
A student of Acharya Shunya since 2010, Sadhya Soham has offered long-standing seva through Vedika Global’s board, where he brings reliability and strategic care. He also supports the AV department and leads the West Coast Reflection Pod since its inception, serving with steadiness and quiet commitment to the Guru’s work.
Sadhya Kavya
Ozlem Tokman
Sadhya Soumya
Kristin Mattias
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Shubham Astu
A student of Acharya Shunya for the past eight years, Sadhya Kavya supports the community through Acharyopasanam and Vedic Dharma-related offerings. Her seva helps students remain connected to reverence, discipline, sacred relationship with the teacher, and the dharmic foundation of study
A student of Acharya Shunya since 2013, Sadhya Soumya offers Upasana Yoga Prep before Acharya Shunya’s satsang, guiding students through gentle asana, pranayama, and dhyana. She has previously taught Atma Dance and continues to serve as a community coordinator andleader of Shunya Speaks project: preserving the words of Acharya Shunya