ABOUT Su
Su-Jung's journey to Vedic Meditation began with compelling questions sparked by a childhood across multiple countries—experiencing vastly different cultures before age eight, she developed deep curiosities about human nature, consciousness, and why suffering transcends cultural boundaries despite humanity's capacity for wisdom and compassion.
Her search took her through diverse landscapes of knowledge—art, exploring how creativity reveals human experience, and Chinese medicine, discovering ancient healing wisdom. Each offered profound insights, yet something remained incomplete.
It was in the ancient knowledge accessible through Vedic Meditation that Su found what she'd been seeking—the most comprehensive understanding of our innate potential for transformation.
What emerged was beautiful recognition: this practice illuminated the connecting thread between all her pursuits. Art, healing, and consciousness were no longer separate explorations but expressions of the same infinite source—the unified field of Consciousness.
Now based in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill, Su bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary life, honoring each student's unique path in their search for wellbeing and understanding.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Master of Fine Arts
MFA, Tufts University & the School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Photography, Film & Installation
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Master of Science
MSTOM, Pacific College of Health & Science
New York
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Nationally certified by NCBAHM & New York state licensed
Vedic Meditation Studies
Initiation 2016 with Robert Hammond
Advanced Knowledge 2016 - 2017
Initiator Training 2018 with Thom Knoles
Sanskrit Language
Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
with Dr. Zoë Slatoff
Yogic Studies with Dr. Antonia Ruppel
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Su guides students beyond technique into genuine transformation. Her approach recognizes our fundamental work: realizing our true nature and living fully in the love and joy of inner knowing. This begins with establishing expanded consciousness as our everyday baseline—understanding that true change comes from within.
Along my journey, my teacher gifted me the spiritual name Jānakī. You may see me as Su-Jung Lee, Su Jānakī Lee, or simply Su—all are welcome. Su from my Korean heritage, Jānakī from my Vedic path, woven together to reflect my evolution as a teacher.
SHANKARACHARYA LINEAGE
ANCIENT LINEAGE, LIVING WISDOM
In 2018, Su completed her Initiator Training in the foothills of the Himalayas with Thom Knoles, the preeminent master teacher of Vedic Meditation. This sacred lineage flows directly from our revered Guru Deva, Śrī Brahmananda Saraswati to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and to Thom, now officially Śrī 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Maharishi Vyasanand Giri Maharaj—an unbroken chain of wisdom keepers preserving this profound knowledge.
“Meditation is a means to discover all the glories of the ocean of mind.”
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
“Nothing should stand in the way of your true purpose and unique contribution to humanity.”
- Thom Knoles
Śri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Vyasanand Giri Maharaj
About My Teacher
Thom Knoles
Maharishi Vyasanand, one of the highest-ranking swamis worldwide
The only Westerner honored with the title of Maharishi, Thom has taught meditation to over 40,000 students in his 50-year teaching career, including many Heads of State and numerous Nobel laureates. Trained directly by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi beginning in 1968, he represents the purest transmission of the Vedic tradition.
From the wisdom of our śrī Guru Deva, Swami Brahmananda Saraswati
While countless paths lead to expanded consciousness, Su chose Vedic Meditation because it offered something rare—profound transformation through effortless ease and natural joy. This ancient technique doesn't demand struggle or sacrifice, but instead reveals the inherent bliss that is our birthright.
“Su is such a light and wealth of knowledge. Our group was very curious and asked her endless questions which she was always happy to answer. She is so warm, kind, and patient. I felt like I was spending time with a long time friend. I am so grateful to have met Su and to have learned more about this practice from her!”
— Erika, VA Rounding Retreater