Together, in the spirit of yoga
At the heart of Yogaji Academy, a team of teacher trainers embodies a vision of yoga that is alive, grounded, accessible, and deeply transformative. We are passionate about sharing, guides on the path, united by the desire to transmit far more than a technique: a way of being in the world, connected to oneself, to others, and to nature.
Yogaji is not a single legal entity, but the name that brings together a community of passionate professionals and an association, united by a shared vision of yoga.
At the heart of this alliance is the association Durga-Ji Yoga et Ayurveda, a non-profit organisation that runs our ashram in the Ardèche and holds the Qualiopi certification for trainings eligible for funding (the 200h Hatha, whether in immersion or in Valence via the CPF).
As an association, it holds a strong conviction: to keep training fees genuinely accessible, far from a purely commercial approach.
But the trainings themselves are delivered by a network of professionals who collaborate with the association, each with their own role.
Yogaji Academy is the name we chose to bring this team together under one shared identity, even though, administratively, each training depends on the organisation or professional who runs it.
Julie Giacomini
Julie Giacomini is an inspiring figure who blends ancient wisdom with a modern approach to well-being. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers over the past 15 years. Today, as a mother, woman, and teacher, she fits into no box other than simply that of Being.
Introduced to Buddhism at the age of 13, Julie has woven this spiritual view into a life path that balances rigour with compassion. A speaker, teacher trainer, and Heart Manager, she supports individuals and businesses in managing stress, making conscious decisions, and building a positive culture.
She is a certified ERYT-500 Yoga Alliance Teacher, a 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, and a Sound Yoga teacher.
Rooted in the heart, she guides you on the path of yoga through retreats, trainings, and soulful initiations.







