Nisha Panchapakesan has been practicing the Siddha Yoga teachings since 1998. She has offered seva in many capacities in the SYDA Foundation, including as a speaker in Siddha Yoga satsangs. She has also offered seva at the Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Toronto, Canada.

Nisha received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where she works as a chartered professional accountant. She lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband, Vivek, and their two teenage sons. Among the many great qualities Nisha has, she is known for her welcoming nature and generosity of spirit.