42 Day 300-Hr TTC Tantra Yoga Arts Shamanism in Ecuador

Description
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The course content is focused on Kaula Tantra Yoga

Other techniques explored:

Meditations, Chakra work, Bhandas, Pranayama, Kriya yoga

Other practices:

Heyoca – the shamanic clown, Expressive arts of the being, Shamanistic practices, Tantric and Shamanic rituals, Durga’s Tiger Dance, Applied Tantra Philosophy, & Mantra chanting

Kaula Tantra Yoga is rooted in Uttara Shaivism, or Kashmiri Shaivism, one of six Śiva traditions. This is a unique sequence that follows a lineage of 5,000 years. The series taught at Durga’s Tiger School is delivered directly from the teachings of Bhagavan Shanmuka Anantha Natha at Shri Kali yoga, in India.

This practice works through deep relaxation where students learn the feeling of flowing into asana without struggle, while each asana is practiced in a slow manner to build patience and awareness of body movement. In this way, each individual finds their unique way of expressing the asana without the pressure of competition or ‘performing perfectly’.

Tantra Yoga facilitators approach students as whole human beings and discourage ‘isolating’ or forcing muscles. Their priority is to hold a space of acceptance and love, with reserved guidance when necessary.

This type of yoga is a meditative flow, completed by the practice of bandha holds, pranayama, mantra chanting, and Samadhi, through seated meditation to develop a deeper form of yogic understanding.

During their time at Durga’s Tiger School, students will explore tantra yogic lifestyle, philosophy, and arts.

Kundalini Yoga

We will practice specific kriyas and pranayama, in order to feel the chakras and work with their energy.

Durga’s Tiger Dance

Durga’s Tiger Dance is a form of movement developed by Iris Disse based on tantric energy work and techniques of “liberation of the voice”.

When we TURN ON to feeling, we allow things to move within us, old patterns become visible to be disolved, fears are slowly dis-empowered, there is a BANG! and our inner potential…unleashed.

We invite you not to judge the feelings that arise, but allow your inner witness to guide your experience.

"I dance with Durga´s Tiger. My demons are moved, emerge, dissolve in the light of breath, voice, movement. My voice makes every cell vibrate."

Shamanism & Andean Cosmovision

As we are living in Ecuador with a huge American Indian population, students have the opportunity to learn about Andean culture, its Cosmovision, and the similarities with the Tibetan Tantric tradition.

The parallels are slowly unveiled, weaving together both understandings of energy, astrology, subtle anatomy and physiology of the bodies.

Shamanic Clown — Between Ritual & Play is an energetic fusion of techniques such as: improvisation, clowning, dancing, musical/rhythm work, meditation, and practical shamanism. Through these exercises you can integrate the foundations of ART into LIFE.

Some themes we work in are connecting with the inner child, connecting with intuition, developing right brain activity to enhance lateral thinking, releasing old patterns and blockages, opening senses to the present moment and group work that fosters loving, compassionate ways of relating.

With these skills you begin to increase your creativity and may open to a new perspective completely.

Applied Tantric Wisdom

These classes are a powerful opportunity of self-discovery through dynamic group and partner work.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO NUDITY OR SEXUAL CONTACT.

We come together to open to life; learning to embrace the dual nature of reality, dancing between beauty, chaos, magic, intensity and intimacy — we begin to make a clear connection between yoga, sacred sexuality and art.

How can I integrate the liveliness of new experiences into my everyday life and relations?

Intuitive Anatomy and Physiology

We will approach the vision and methodology of the Kaula Tantra yoga practice in these classes. We will develop a connection with our inner body intelligence, learn how to read it better and act according to its current needs.

It’s about the combined powers of the mind and the physical body and the effect of being totally in harmony with the messages we perceive from our bodies in each moment.

Partner Yoga

We will discover the joy and the importance of support and be supported, through this experiencing the delight of giving and receiving. The challenge being, how do you cultivate and care for your sacred space, but also nurture your partner’s needs and desires?

In these classes we will continue work with the asanas of the Kaula Tantra series; through tantric wisdom approach we cultivate focus in presence, senses, connection, and body communication. Through these functions we enter into the dance of Shiva and Shakti.

(select courses will feature Partner Yoga)

Yogic Walking Massage

Derived from Ayurvedic wisdom this ancient foot massage was used to prepare warriors for battle as well as open the physical and energetic bodies for the Yoga practice.

Working with partners it’s a very effective, meditative and intuitive way to give and receive before the Yoga practice. The massage activates important Marma Points as well as softens the muscles.

Karma Yoga is part of the learning process of community life.

We help each other to maintain common space, which by focusing energy in the collective, we come together to maintain a high vibrational space.

Through karma yoga we keep in contact with the Earth (PachaMama) and her fruits while we contributing to the well being of the collective environment.

Living in the ashram enables students to focus intensively on their training, away from every day tasks and distractions; allowing them to fully immerse themselves in a process of learning and self-discovery.

An energetic group environment is created, enabling students to share their experience and learning processes; in turn, collectively deepening their understanding of tantra and yogic practices.

We ask that you enter the course with an open mind to EXPERIENCE and allow each encounter to guide you to a deeper understanding within your SELF. The knowledge gained through experience is a core part of the Tantric perspective and for this reason the course is not entrenched in theory.

Extras & weekend offers

Day trips to hot springs, the mountains or to Otavalo Market etc.

Shamanic experiences (power plants, Temazcal, etc) can be explored after the training

* Tigersmile*

We were honored by BookRetreat’s as one of the top 5 yoga schools worldwide to complete an internationally recognized Advanced Yoga Teacher degree (500 hrs YA). Also, Durga’s Tiger School was recognized as one of the 7 Most Empowering Tantra TTCs.