ABOUT US
Stefanie Thunecke
Stefanie Thunecke, born in 1971, first came into contact with Yoga at the age of 16. Since 2002, she has maintained a regular practice and is convinced of the life-changing power Yoga. At present, she spends several months each year living in India. There she practices yoga, learns Hindi, and deepens her understanding of Indian culture, which has become an integral part of her life. Building on this, she regularly offers journeys to India. Travel has always been a passion of hers, which is why she worked as a flight attendant for nine years and got to know the world. The loss of loved ones led her early on to question the meaning of life. For many years, she was active in a foundation, gaining experience in spiritual end-of-life support as well as in ritual work and group facilitation, and she served for twelve years as the founder’s personal assistant. Stefanie is passionate about healthy nutrition: for many years she has enjoyed cooking vegetarian food. In 2020, her cookbook “Ayurvedisch inspirierte Küche” was published. On many retreats, participants can enjoy this delicious, well-balanced cuisine. With Yoga Comparto, she has created a space where Yoga experiences are shared, so that all can learn from and with one another in freedom and joy.
Dorelal Singh Thakur
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Dorelal Singh Thakur, born in 1977, holds a “Master of Philosophy” and “Master of applied Yoga science“ from the prestigious Bihar School of Yoga. Under the guidance of his guru Swami Niranjananda Saraswati, he has been passing on the teachings of the ancient wisdom of Yoga since 2005, amongst many other places teaching in Russia for three years and as an assistant professor at the DWD university in South Korea for two years. Dorelal is the global head of the Yoga department at Six Senses, a world-wide, luxury health & life-style group of holiday resorts. When he is not travelling and teaching elsewhere, he teaches at his school in Rishikesh, India, the Rishikesh Yoga School. His main focus is to share and pass on his profound knowledge and experience of Yoga to people world-wide, so that they may learn how to reach beyond the mere physical aspects of this ancient practice. Dorelal’s teachings have helped many people to transform their lives and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, leading them to live healthier, more fulfilled and joyful lives.
Judith Plodeck
Sushant Pandey
Judith Plodeck, born in 1977. Judith’s journey into the world of holistic healing and spirituality began at an early age. Since the age of 15, she has been practicing yoga (Iyengar Yoga). Over the years, she has expanded her knowledge and practice through various teachers in a wide range of yoga styles, including Max Strom, Ana Forrest, Bryan Kest, Patricia Thielemann, Lala and Vilas Turkse, Shandor Remete, and Emma Balnaves. In 2009, she completed her training as a Spirit Yoga teacher, deepening her understanding of the spiritual aspects of yoga. Over many years, Judith also gained experience in bodywork and alternative healing methods. She trained in Classical Massage and Shiatsu (with Shannon Sullivan) as well as in Cranio-Sacral Therapy (with HP Wolfgang Rühle). This holistic orientation enriches her work and opens new pathways to healing and inner balance for people. Judith’s spiritual practice encompasses not only yoga and meditation, but also singing and sound. She is deeply moved by Deva Premal & Miten and Krishna Das, who inspire her to further cultivate her skills in spiritual chanting and sound work.
Sushant Pandey, born in 1975, holds a postgraduate degree in Yoga Psychology from the world- renowned Bihar School of Yoga, where he worked as a lecturer for four years. In 2006, Sushant joined Ananda in the Himalayas, a famous Spa destination. There, he taught and trained teachers as Head of the Yoga department. In 2010 he was recognized as the Spa Professional of the Year by the prestigious Spa Finder and in 2014 he was voted one of the best healers by Conde Nast Traveler’s magazine. Sushant is a highly proficient teacher of Yoga philosophy, traditional Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. He has conducted retreats and workshops at many Yoga Centres and Spas around the world. Currently Sushant is running his Yoga School in Rishikesh, India. His school offers Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher Training Courses and various retreat programs on Yoga, Meditation, Trauma and Healing.