About us
Many of you have been with us from the very beginning, and for those who are new, here’s a little about how Yogis With Pride came to life.
We first connected on Instagram through mutual friends and teachers from our yoga training. A simple DM from Daniele to Richard eventually led to our first in-person meeting at a fitness event in Opio, France.
That week, we practiced yoga together every day and quickly realized there was something special between us. With both of us teaching and traveling the world, we found ways to cross paths—meeting for yoga dates in Thailand, Miami, New York, Germany, Belgium, and more.
May 2020 , Daniele moved to France—and never left. From there, our journey together grew into local and virtual classes, men’s retreats, Patreon and this very community.
In July 2023, we got married! We balance life as husbands and collaborators, and it’s been a practice of its own, like yoga: it’s all about growth, patience, and joy.
We’re so grateful you’re here, supporting and sharing in this journey of love, yoga, and pride with us.
Thank you.
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Richard movement journey began in 2007 while studying Kinesiology in Canada. He spent his youth immersed in fitness, splitting time between the pool and teaching group fitness classes at various gyms. It was during this period that he discovered trendy hot yoga as a means to relax and rejuvenate, eventually falling in love with Ashtanga-Vinyasa.
Over the first ten years of his career, Richard served as a Master Trainer, teaching in 65 countries around the world.
Most recently, Richard has moved to France, embraced fatherhood, and found love with Daniele. Although living in a small town means missing the excitement of travel, teaching yoga online has fostered a sense of support and connection within a wonderful community of men.
The primary goal of Richard as an instructor is to inspire others to embark on their own yoga journeys. For him, yoga represents an opportunity to pause, breathe, and recharge.
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Daniele has established a remarkable career as a dancer, acrobat, and aerialist with prestigious companies worldwide, blending his passion for travel with performance for over 10 years.
In 2014, he faced a significant challenge due to a severe knee injury during an esteemed international dance competition, which forced him to slow down his routine. While in London and struggling to regain mobility, he discovered early morning Ashtanga yoga classes, which captivated him and helped restore his knee's flexibility.
Certified in Ashtanga-Vinyasa in Bali in 2018 (E-RYT 200), Daniele furthered his training with multiple trips to NYC, achieving his 500-hour certification in 2023. His deep understanding of anatomy allows him to guide individuals beyond their perceived limits.
Join him at a retreat or in his next virtual class or workshop.
And it just keeps getting better!
Together we spend our days teaching classes, planning retreats and creating content!
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