Ma Mokshapriya is an ordained Swami in the Hindu Tradition. She is an agent of change who teaches self-empowerment—inspiring people to make big changes through her down-to-earth interpretation of complex philosophy. She inspires and guides at the Yogashakti Ashram in Queens, New York. Her direct, approachable, and incredibly loving nature help her students to illuminate their own personal paths with ease and grace.

Mokshapriya always knew she was here to serve. As a small child in Germany, she was asked what she wanted to do when she grew up and replied, “I am going to be in a far-off land teaching about God.” She explored the various Christian religious denominations while in high school and was disappointed to find that none of them felt quite like home to her.

Disillusioned, she gave up her quest. Her desire was re-ignited shortly thereafter when she found yoga and meditation. She felt called to join a yoga ashram and serve there. She began teaching yoga to high school students and was able to get a yoga program accredited for the state of Florida.

In 1978, Mokshapriya met Mataji (Ma Yoga Shakti) in Palm Bay Florida and moved to her ashram. In 1980, Mataji requested that she move to New York to help her establish a new ashram. Aside from working in the printing business and teaching yoga, Mokshapriya took in the huge project of renovating a huge space that became the New York ashram.