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Yogacharya Mother Hamilton (December 25, 1904–January 31, 1991), born Mildred Marie Sayan, was a religious teacher, Kriya Yoga teacher and mystic.

Early Life
Mother Hamilton was an only child. Her Mother, Marie xxxx, lost 7 children in miscarriages prior to Mildred's birth. Her father was a Métis, xxxx Sayan from Canada. The Sayan name came originally from Seguin.

In 1925, Mildred met her guru, Paramhansa Yogananda (known then as Swami Yogananda).