Warm, approachable, and deeply intuitive, Nayaswami Mantradevi has a way of making people feel instantly at ease, as though they are speaking with a trusted friend. She is especially gifted at helping others find inner clarity and identify the next meaningful step on their spiritual path.
Having lived at Ananda since 1979, Mantradevi brings decades of experience shaped by meditation, teaching, and counseling. Her presence reflects the insight, clarity, and joy that come from a long commitment to spiritual practice. Today, she channels that wisdom into developing programs for The Expanding Light, collaborating with teachers who lead the offerings, providing spiritual counseling, and supporting both guests and staff with care and dedication.