Mary Step is currently completing her Ph.D. in communication studies from Kent State University in Ohio.

Mary was introduced to the philosophy of the East via her Hatha Yoga practice. Shortly after beginning her practice, she was introduced to Didi Krishna Kanta, who is a disciple of Brahmarishi Vishwatma Bawra. Didi Krishna Kanta provided Mary with a means of accessing this ancient wisdom through meditation, readings, and daily life. Brahmarishi Vishwatma Bawra's message has provided Mary with the balance and perspective that she needed to experience serenity in her life.