Swamini Shivapriyananda, born in Poland, has a scientific background in Genetics and Immunology from Europe and Canada.

Inspired by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda, she completed the brahmachari course at ‘Sandeepany Sadhanalaya’ in 1986 and was named Brahmacharini Sadhana. She was posted at CM Toronto. She received sannyasa diksha (initiation) from Pujya Swami Tejomayananda on Shivaratri in 2003

She teaches adults and youth through lectures, seminars, and workshops. She also conducts stress management courses, as well as relaxation training.