Ayah's Biography
  • Mar1979 - Dec1994
    Birth and Early Life
    Formative Years

    Born into a Catholic household and baptized as an infant. Raised within the cultural framework of Christianity until early adolescence, when deep spiritual questions led to a break from religion.

    These early years planted both the seeds of longing and the courage to one day forge an independent, experiential path.

  • Jan2002 - Jul2007
    Kriya Yoga
    Initiate & Teacher

    Initiated into a sister lineage of Lahiri Mahasaya, with Siddhar Civavakkiyar honored as Param Satguru.

    Trained and authorized to teach Kriya meditation, guiding students in breath-based and energetic practices. This period laid the foundation for deep inner discipline, while also revealing the limits of secrecy, hierarchy, and tradition.

  • Jul2002 - current
    Swami Order
    Ordained Swami

    Ordained as a Swami with Dashanami Sampradaya, a monastic order founded by the revered Adi Shankaracharya, under a respected Filipino guru.

    Lived and taught under this monk identity for several years, integrating service, teaching, and contemplative practice. Eventually stepped away from the role in pursuit of a more direct, belief-free approach to inner transformation.

  • Dec2003 - current
    Hindu Monastic Order
    Mahamandaleshwar

    Appointed Mahamandaleshwar, a senior spiritual title rarely given outside India, within Dashanami Sampradaya.

    The recognition marked a peak in Ayah’s public spiritual role, yet also catalyzed a deeper internal break from hierarchical spirituality.

    Stepped away from public identification with the role, choosing instead to walk a path of radical clarity, humility, and transparency.

  • Jan2025 - current
    Ayvasa
    Creator

    Creator and founder of Ayvasa, an open-source meditation system rooted in neuroscience, embodiment, and direct experience.

    Designed as a transparent alternative to tradition-bound paths, Ayvasa offers a step-by-step framework for aligning breath, mind, body, and nervous system.

    Its aim is simple but radical: to awaken Original Intelligence (OI)—a natural state of clarity and presence beyond belief or identity.