Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, born on June 24, 1955, is an Indian-American spiritual teacher. She has been studying under the Indian spiritual master Chidvilasananda Swami since her childhood and was appointed as his successor in 1986, becoming the lineage holder of Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. Gurumayi is dedicated to spreading spiritual wisdom, helping people achieve inner peace and enlightenment through lectures, books, and music.