Swami Mukundananda is an Indian spiritual teacher, author, monk, and founder of the Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog (JKYog) organization in the United States.

Swami Mukundananda finished his B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He then completed his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkata. After working for a brief time in a corporate house in India, he renounced his professional career to take sannyasa in quest for God-realization.

During his travels, Swami Mukundananda associated closely with many saints of India, read the writings of the Acharyas of the past, and lived in many holy places. Ultimately, his search took him to his Spiritual Master, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Under his guidance, he practiced sadhana while residing in the ashram. He also extensively studied the Vedic scriptures and the Indian and Western systems of philosophy. Upon completion of his studies, his Guru entrusted him with the key task of propagating divine knowledge worldwide. Ever since, Swami Mukundananda has been traveling far and wide over the years,to inspire people all over the world, on the path of spirituality, holistic health, yoga, meditation, service to society, and God-realization.

JKYog (Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog) is a non-profit charitable organization founded by Swami Mukundananda. JKYog in USA is headquartered at the Radha Krishna Temple in Dallas, Texas. JKYog in India, also known as Jagadguru Kripalu Yog Trust, is headquartered at the Jagadguru Kripalu University Campus, in Banara, Odisha.

JKYog is involved in the dissemination of knowledge of the Vedic scriptures, including the Upanishads, Puranas, Ramayan, Bhagavad Gita, and more.

Swami Mukundananda is the founder of the Yogic system, JKYog, "Jagadguru Kripalu Yog" also known as Yoga for the Body, Mind and Soul that incorporates physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

Swami Mukundananda, in his discourses as well as books, presents Vedic scriptures in an easy-to-understand and logical manner relevant to modern-day living. Being a Bhakti Saint, his core philosophy is based on developing selfless devotion and service to God. He propagates wisdom on purification of the mind to elevate the quality of our thoughts for a fulfilling life.

Swami Mukundananda has established multiple satsang centers in India and US. He has founded the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, USA; Radha Krishna Temple, Bay Area, USA; and Radha Krishna Mandir, Cuttack, Odisha, India. He has also instituted the JKYog Ashram, Banara, Odisha, India; Purushottam Vatika, Puri, Odisha, India; and Shree Radha Nikunj Bihari Ashram, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.