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Our Founders
We are committed to keep the original and traditional way of yoga.
Our Founder
Didier Abner
(Dharanī Dhara Dāsa) · A Life Rooted in Tradition, Service & Transformation
Didier Abner is the visionary founder of Yadu Yoga, a school dedicated to preserving and transmitting yoga in its purest and most traditional form. His journey on the yogic path began at the age of sixteen, when a chance encounter with a yoga master while traveling in Ecuador awakened a lifelong devotion. Shortly thereafter, he received initiation as a Bhakti Yogi and chose to live as a brahmacārī (celibate monk) in a forest āśram deep in the Ecuadorian jungle.
Immersed in daily discipline, scriptural study, and silence, Didier experienced a profound inner peace and a calling to share what he calls the “oldest wisdom of humanity — Yoga, the art of self-transformation.”
Upon returning to Colombia, Didier opened his first yoga school, later established Vishnu Yoga Studio, and taught Ashtanga and Power Yoga. In 2014 he travelled to India, studying in Rishikesh and Mysore, deepening his understanding under traditional teachers and anchoring his commitment to guru-paramparā.
Following his studies, Didier taught at Bodytree Studio in Abu Dhabi for seven years, gained recognition from Yoga Alliance as a registered teacher trainer, and led international retreats, trainings, and workshops.
He received initiation into the Śrī T. Kr̥ṣṇamācārya Sampradāya, embracing the Samantraka Krama — the integrated path that harmonizes āsana, prāṇāyāma, mantra, and meditation — teaching with reverence for Patañjali’s Yoga Darśana and the Vaiṣṇava philosophical foundation.
Today, through Yadu Yoga, Didier continues to share the traditional teachings with sincerity, clarity, and depth — restoring yoga as a living tradition of transformation, devotion, and liberation.
Lineage
Śrī T. Kr̥ṣṇamācārya Sampradāya · Samantraka Krama
Didier Abner — initiated in the Kr̥ṣṇamācārya lineage.
Our Team
A community of seekers of self-transformation
Each of our teachers walks the path they share — initiated into recognized lineages, grounded in scripture, and committed to the integrity of traditional yoga.
Hatha Teacher
Ravi Bisht Ji
15+ Years · Hatha & Iyengar Lineage
Ravi’s journey into yoga began after his graduation at Uttarakhand University, Rishikesh. Immersed in the traditions of Hatha and Iyengar Yoga, he approaches yoga not as exercise but as sacred prayer — rooted in discipline, values, and ethics.
Bhakti Yoga · Ayurveda
Bhagavatamrita Das
20+ Years · Founder, Wisdom Forest Ashram
Took up Bhakti Yoga in 2001 and has practiced the Vedic sciences for over 20 years. Founder of the Wisdom Forest Yoga Ashram in the Amazon rainforest, and an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor sharing workshops across South America and Europe.
Traditional Yoga · Bhakti
Pablo Maha
Bhakti Yogi · Yoga Ashram Director (Ecuador)
Knows yoga since 1995 and was initiated into Bhakti Yoga in 2006. Studied with BNS Iyengar in Mysore and Hatha Yogis of Rishikesh, and has travelled the world sharing the teachings of traditional yoga with patience, discipline and love.
Ashtanga · Iyengar
Jhonatan Castro (Vamsi)
15+ Years · Ashtanga to Iyengar
Found yoga over 15 years ago, beginning with Ashtanga and progressively reaching Iyengar. He focuses on depth and detail in each asana, adapting the science to every body — everyone is welcome in his classes.
Ashtanga & Alignment
Rajesh Ji
RYT 500 · Master’s in Yogic Science
Born in the holy place of Rishikesh, Rajesh ji blends traditional and modern approaches, focusing on alignment, breath, and mindfulness. A registered 500-hour teacher with a Master’s in Yogic Science.
Meditation · Philosophy
Shailendra Semwal Ji
Master in Philosophy · RYT 500
Raised near the holy city of Rishikesh, Shailendra began with a Master’s in Philosophy alongside Hatha practice, qualifying RYT 200 and 300. He sees yogic practice as the most relevant medium for a peaceful life in modern times.
Anatomy · Physiology
Yogi Om Prakash Ji
RYT 500 · Yoga Therapy
A committed 500 RYT specializing in yoga therapy, posture imbalance, and functional training. Hailing from Rishikesh, he has practiced since childhood and teaches anatomy and physiology with deep insight.
Hatha Yoga
Megha Dabral
Master in Yog · RYT 500
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Megha holds a Master’s in Yog and an RYT 500 designation. Her classes blend the traditional art of Hatha Yoga with the science of pranayama for a holistic approach to wellness.
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Yoga, the oldest wisdom of humanity — the art of self-transformation. We do not teach a brand or a trend; we transmit a living tradition of devotion, discipline, and liberation.
— Didier Abner · Founder, Yadu Yoga
Walk With Us
Programs Rooted in Tradition
Whether you’re called to a retreat, a teacher training, or a single class — meet our founders and team in person. Every program is led personally, and rooted in lineage.