Founder

Sri Swami Vidyanand is a renowned yoga master from India, recognized for his contributions to authentic yoga traditions and holistic spiritual education. As the Founder and President of Yoga Alliance International® (YAI) and Meditation Alliance International® (MAI), his impact extends across continents, uniting yoga practitioners under a shared vision of transformation and enlightenment.
Legacy of Bhakti & Traditional Yoga Mastery
Born into a lineage of renowned Bhakti yogis, Swami Vidyanand was raised in the sacred environment of Datiya, Madhya Pradesh, one of India’s 17 sacred Tantra centers. His yogic journey was shaped by intensive apprenticeships with legendary yoga masters, including: - Swami Satyananda, founder of Bihar School of Yoga
- Swami Rama, founder of the Himalayan Institute
- Tibetan meditation masters, who imparted deep esoteric techniques
The Birth of Transformational Yoga®
Swami Vidyanand pioneered Transformational Yoga®, a powerful system integrating Hatha, Raja, Mantra, and Kundalini Yoga, designed to optimize physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. His teachings were validated through research at the University of Hong Kong, where he analyzed the health benefits of Transformational Yoga.
Spreading Yoga Through Institutions & Global Alliances
Swami Vidyanand established the SriMa International School of Transformational Integral Hatha Yoga in New Delhi, later expanding its headquarters near Pondicherry, South India. His commitment to authentic yoga education has led him to collaborate with Annamalai University, offering government-recognized yoga programs worldwide.
A Recognized Leader in Indian Wisdom & Spiritual Practice
Swami Vidyanand’s lifelong dedication to yoga is reflected in his membership in the Sri Aurobindo Educational Society, Delhi Ashram, and his accolades, including:
The Bhaskar Award , presented by Bharat Nirman, honoring his contributions to ancient Indian traditions.
Swami Vidyanand continues to inspire yoga practitioners, teachers, and seekers, guiding them toward self-realization and inner harmony.