Jayalakshmi Lezama is an SYDA Foundation staff member and a skilled Siddha Yoga musician. She was introduced to the Siddha Yoga path by her family as a young child growing up in Mexico City. Jayalakshmi has been offering seva full-time since 2015 and is currently an assistant manager in charge of food services at Shree Muktananda Ashram. Over the years, she has served in many capacities, including as a cook in Annapurna Kitchen and as a director for teaching and learning events.

Jayalakshmi holds a bachelor of arts degree in cultural development and management from National Autonomous University of Mexico.