Vinaya de la Herran began practicing the Siddha Yoga teachings in February of 1993 in Mexico City after participating in a Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive for Children. Vinaya has been offering seva ever since, both in Mexico and wherever she has traveled to participate in Gurumayi Chidvilasananda’s satsangs and Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensives. Vinaya currently serves as a staff member in the SYDA Foundation.

Vinaya received a bachelor’s degree in electronic and computer engineering from the University of Nottingham in the UK. She has worked professionally as an environmental consultant.