Jayalakshmi Lezama was first introduced to the Siddha Yoga path by her family as a baby and attended satsangs at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Mexico City as a child and young adult. She became an SYDA Foundation staff member in 2015 and served for eight years, then returned to staff in the fall of 2024. Jayalakshmi has offered her organization and leadership skills in a variety of roles and has served as a Siddha Yoga musician.

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