Durga's Tiger School for Tantra Yoga Shamanism, Ecuador

Durga’s Tiger School for Tantra Yoga Shamanism offers training courses for yoga teachers that meet YAI and YA standards for 200, 300, and 500 hours.

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Daniela de Girolamo

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Daniela was born and raised in Italy. Between 2005 and 2010, she completed her studies as an Ayurvedic massagist, Shiatsu operator and facilitator, Qigong master teacher. Between 2011 and 2012, Daniela traveled to India where she practiced Hatha yoga in Sivananda Ashram in Neyer Dam. She arrived in Ecuador in 2013 and started training in Tantra yoga with Iris Disse while assisting with the creation of Durga’s Tiger School. She is now a master yoga teacher in the school, giving classes in meditation and Tantra yoga. In 2016, she certified herself in Ovarious Breath and 100-hour pregnancy yoga.

Iris Disse

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Iris Disse is the founder of Durga’s Tiger School. During her yoga teacher training, techniques from yoga, Tantra, shamanism, and art come together and create transformative processes. She is a master yoga teacher and has been teaching for 17 years, talking about topics such as love, spirituality, and sexuality at workshops, festivals, and the Andina University in Quito. Her Durga’s Tiger School is an internationally acclaimed institution for yoga teacher training. She is an author, actress, lecturer, and prize-winning producer of audio plays and documentaries in Europe and Latin America.

Marcela Camacho

Born in Medellin, Colombia in 1980, Marcela relocated to Ecuador 1989. She has studied acupuncture, healing humanism, and healing-creative theater in the Neijing School of Quito, Ecuador. Marcela explores performance techniques such as physical theater, clown, art comedy, storytelling, stage, and theater of the oppressed. She also applies these techniques in different social scenes, developing each project with individual and group exercises.

Wind Malin Disse

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Wind Malin Disse was born in Berlin, Germany. He has been living in Ecuador with an exception. Wind's path as an anthropologist, artist, and certified YA and YAI yoga teacher, leads him to be seen as a cultural mediator, a bridge between worlds. He has been teaching traditional Tantra yoga in many workshops after having completed his 200-hour teacher training in January 2016 and finished his 500-hour in 2018. Since 2009, Wind has been learning about the shamanic tradition of the Cofán-A’i and ended up being accepted as an apprentice by the shaman Don Avelino Quenama.

Roberto Calderon F

Roberto Calderón was born in Quito, Ecuador. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana meditation, Hatha yoga, Feng Shui, Reiki, and Acupuncture. His later studies included: Mesoamerican calendars, I Ching (Geomancia), and classical philosophy. Roberto has done three vision quests so far in the “Camino Rojo” (Red Path). During the seven years in this shamanic path, he learned about most natural ways to prepare chocolate starting from the raw cocoa seeds.

Christoph Baumann

Christoph is a German actor, theatre director, and teacher based in 1984 in Ecuador. His theatre works made him travel through almost all countries of Latin America as well as Mexico, attending festivals and directing plays. His work as an actor in film and the internet opened his career to a vast audience in the Spanish-speaking world. After workshops in the Theatre Lab of Jerzy Grotowski in Wroclaw/Poland he studied in the Jacques Lecóq School for mime, movement, and theatre in Paris and attended during 3 years workshops with teachers of the Lee Strasberg School of Acting.

Carolina Cruz

Carolina, from Ecuador, is a mom and a researcher of life, mind, and body through movement. From an early age, she began her career with ethnic dances and somatic techniques. She obtained her certifications in Pilates Mat with a specialization in post-rehabilitation, later she was certified in Myofascial Training, Functional Rehabilitation for Athletes, Pelvic Floor Training and Cupping, sports massage, and Ayurveda massage. She is also a certified teacher in Barre Method, yoga, Kaula Tantra yoga, Pilates, and Air yoga and Air Pilates. She is a certified Doula and Ayurveda Coach.

Jhoselyn Escobar

Jhoss is Ecuadorian. She lived in New York for many years where she obtained her Bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Studies as well as in French. Jhocelyn has worked with different NGOs being part of some projects with Unicef and the United Nations in New York. She did a Master’s degree in Rural Development in New Zealand. Here studied Reiki and earn some traditional Maori healing techniques. In early 2021 she became a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.

Bettina Steinle -Vossbeck

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Bettina has two major areas characterize her life: Nature, horses, shamanism and healing are one area the other involves organizing, structuring and management. She's a horse wisperer on one side and worked in Asia and Africa in numerous (development) projects, managed statistics and financial management of a research and consulting company Enthusiastic about yoga, she not only completed the 4-year BDY yoga training but also numerous further yoga trainings. In 2005 she opened her own yoga school and teaches therapeutic yoga, pranayama, meditation and as a master also Reiki.

Andrea Arara Cevall

Andrea studied Permaculture and works with DTL since it started. She created and tends the permaculture garden, so they have to buy very few fruits and vegetables. She knows a lot about medicinal herbs and chocolate making. She is a wonderful cook, making workshop participants happy. She lives with her husband, a beekeeper, and two sons on the other side of the river.

Javier Bone

Javier lives with DTL and is the team leader of the local workers. He realizes with the team all the work on the farm including planting, building, and animal care. He gives advice about the neighborhood and the new world of a lonely farm in a tropical surroundings. He is a college graduate and wants to study forestry. He is participating in the workshop as an assistant when you explore the land.

Merve Biçer

Merve is an aeronautical engineer. In 2017, she decided to dive into the question of “Who am I?” which took her on a journey through psychotherapy, breath work, meditation, Buddhism, yoga, energy work, and Tantra. After leaving her home and career, she went to Nepal to learn traditional Tantra yoga and since then she’s been living a nomadic life. She has completed 900 hours of yoga teacher training. (Hatha and Tantra yoga) - 500 hours were in Durga's Tiger School. She is also a breath work facilitator, meditation guide, Usui Reiki and Cosmic Energy practitioner.

Michael Poduschka

from Austria, January 2025

"Neue Erfahrungen, perfekt vermittelt"

Carmen und Christian haben als ein perfekt aufeinander abgestimmtes Team ein abwechslungsreiches und sehr dichtes Programm zusammengestellt, das mich manchmal an meine Grenzen geführt hat.

Ich hatte jedoch immer das Gefühl, dass die beiden genau wissen, was sie tun und auf uns aufpassen.

Das Essen war ausgezeichnet, die Lage der Unterkunft war zwar weit weg vom Schuss, aber mitten in der Natur.

Roger Weber

from Switzerland, January 2025

Mehr als nur Yoga

Anonymous

from Canada, November 2024

"Excellent Value. I would go back "

I just completed my 200YTT here at Durga’s Tiger School. The curriculum exceeded my expectations. Each class contributed to the whole experience in a very unique way, and each instructor adds their own personal valuable touch.

The grounds are beautiful, with many walking paths and gardens to make you feel immersed in a sacred natural sanctuary. The buildings are thoughtfully constructed and had all the amenities needed to be comfortable (Wifi, hot showers, drinking water, kitchen, common spaces, etc).

The school is located up in the hills on the side of the inactive Ilalo volcano, where you can hike to, or explore the nearby eucalyptus groves. There are a couple small convenience stores just outside the school. For around a $2 taxi you can get to pharmacies, shopping areas, restaurants etc.

I felt safe to leave the school on weekends and explore in Quito. The people of Ecuador are super friendly, patient and helpful. I confidently navigated the city with minimal skills in Spanish and did not feel unsafe at any time.

Thank you Durga’s Tiger School!

Anonymous

from United States, June 2024

"Best yoga retreat I’ve ever been to!!!"

The school focuses on helping you develop as an individual so that you transform deeply. Wether you are looking to become a yoga teacher or just focus on your self I would highly recommend this location.

Jackie Harbour

from Canada, April 2024

"Super lieu et belles rencontres"

Se situe en nature et très beaux paysages. La salle de yoga est très belle, possible de faire un feu. Belle ambiance

Anonymous

from Switzerland, April 2024

"Safe space in the swiss mountains "

The retreat was a great way to calm down, detach from daily life, tune in with my emotions and for getting a lot of interesting new input. Thanks to everyone for creating such a "safe space" and for the beautiful group dynamic.

Anonymous

from Mexico, January 2024

"Completo el paso del 2023 al 2024 con shaman & yoguis"

El emplazamiento de la casa es paradigmático en el contexto de Quito. Había distintos cuartos y algunos espacios compartidos legítimos, pero no se cocina in-situ. El temazcal, el fuego, el jardín y la terraza; la tina y la sala de actividades. Anita, Renata, Fred, los perritos y Ligia. El muchacho que prende la hoguera sagrada, la paz en la noche y un respeto casi mágico al respecto de la intención en los participantes. La actitud del conjunto y el ánimo casi al 100% auténtico.

Franziska Amstein

from Switzerland, January 2024

"sorgfältig, liebevoll, professionell, engagiert"

guter aufbau,

klare, liebevolle leitung - raum sehr gut gehalten,

ruhig und entspannt,

tiefgang,

sehr bereichernd, interessant, sehr wohl gefühlt und getankt,

eine wohltat! ganz herzlichen dank!! wärmstens zu empfehlen!

Anonymous

from Switzerland, January 2024

Die Kursleitung war immer excellent vorbereitet. Sie führte mit ruhigen und klaren Anweisungen durch die jeweiligen Sessionen, welche äusserst gut abgestimmt waren.

Géraldine Kunz

from Colombia, August 2023

"Volles Herz und tief dankbar"

Das gesamte Training war ein Weg der Heilung. Heilung innerer Wunden, die ich teilweise schon Jahre mit mir mittrage oder denen ich mir nicht mal bewusst war.

Die Schule, die InstruktorInnen und meine MitstudentInnen boten einen Raum in dem ich mich entfalten, ausleben und neue Ausdrucksformen erfahren konnte.

Ein Weg, um mich mit meinem authentischsten Selbst wieder zu verbinden, diese Verbindung zu stärken und sie nach aussen zu tragen, um es mit meinen zukünftigen StudentInnen zu teilen.

Meine gesamte Yoga Praxis hat sich vertieft und transformiert in meine eigene.

Anonymous

from Argentina, May 2023

DAs Konzept und die tiefe Reise zu mir selbst. Die Gruppe und die Gestaltung von Gruppe.

Marianne Studer

from Switzerland, April 2023

"Aho"

Vielfalt, Abwechslung, Porfessionalität, Intensität, Tiefes Eintauchen.

Entspannung, tolle und lustige Gruppe.

Anonymous

from Switzerland, January 2023

"Wunderschöner Weg um das neue Jahr zu starten!"

Carmen und Christian waren sehr gut organisiert. Das Programm war sehr abwechslungsreich und ich konnte viel Neues lernen.

Trine Sveia

from Norway, November 2022

"Great experience diving into my autonomy, and tantra yoga"

The way we were coached along the path of self discovery and moving outside the frames society have placed in us was deeply moving. Genuine and humble teachers made wonderful workshops and lessons.

Francesco Perone

from Germany, August 2022

"Amazing experience in a beautiful place!"

I like the teachers and the activities. I learnt much more about yoga and meditation. I had the opportunity to upgrade myself in many skills, from yoga positions and movements to energy and vibes of the group.

Judy Hildebrand

from United States, May 2022

"Amazing YTT Experience"

I loved the setting. The combination of shamanism, theatre, art, chantings, pranamanya, dance, and a little Hatha thrown in with tantra. It was a very complete 200 hr YTT. And the best part was the deep connection with all of the students as we held space and supported each other through the challenging inner work as well as the physical work.

Anonymous

from Switzerland, April 2022

"Ich bin mega glücklich um diese tolle Erfahrung 😊"

die Location mit Chalet / Garten, ruhige Umgebung, Instrumente und Song Books, veganes Essen

Flavia Slavnicu

from Switzerland, April 2022

I cannot describe how grateful I am to Carmen and Christian for encouraging me to stop controlling my feelings and to just let go.

I felt like home: safe, comfortable and loved.

I want to thank you for one of the best experiences I ever had, for sure I will never forget it.

Octavian Sofransky

from France, April 2022

"Beautiful journey into nature, energy and self"

Carmen and Kristian offered a surprising, unravelling and beautiful journey into discovering my inner energy, my body and my connection with nature. I experienced a powerful group energy through sharing yoga, meditation, chanting and delicious food with wonderful people in a magic setting.

Aurélien Villiger

from Guatemala, March 2022

"Training incroyable! "

Les sujets abordés sont nombreux et le complément tantra chamanisme est carrément parfait.

Anonymous