Durga's Tiger School

Our 200 Hour Online Teacher Training is designed with the at-home student in mind while maintaining the integrity and sacredness of our in-person trainings.

Students can expect to be engaged for 8 hours a day during the week; and have Saturdays and Sundays off. 

Live classes are held from our Ecuador location, which will begin in the morning in North, Central, and South America, and in the afternoons in Europe. Pre-recorded classes will be followed up with a live discussion session. Students will have the flexibility to watch the pre-recorded content at their convenience and will have access to all content for up to 30 days after the training ends. 

Kaula Tantra Yoga

The style of yoga we teach is Kaula Tantra Yoga. 

This practice comes from an ancient lineage that is based on the teachings of Bhagavad Shanmuka Acantha Natha. 

While most yoga is taught and practiced to prepare the mind and body for meditation, this series was born out of meditation. Thus, it is practiced in a flowing manner to build ones patience and awareness. The asanas are gently held for a period of time to allow practitioners to relax into the posture. Over time, one will learn to meditate within the asanas to connect directly with the Universe.

Each body is different so each student is encouraged to find their own way of expressing asanas. There is no pressure to compete with others or to be in “perfect alignment”. This form of yoga specifically activates the diaphragm, balancing the body to then balance every other aspect of life, including one's sexuality. 

In alignment with the requirements set by Yoga Alliance, you will work with asanas, pranayama, mudras, mantras, and different meditation techniques. In addition, our curriculum also incorporates a variety of unique experiences and teachings that invite students to grow in all aspects of their lives, not just in yoga. Learn more about our dynamic curriculum below.

Meditation

Meditation is the foundation of Tantra Yoga practices. We explore different approaches to meditation, such as chanting, dancing, breathing, and more. Meditation will help students become more present in everything they do and they will learn to transform movement, breath, and creativity within the meditation itself. This is the art of “not doing” but “being” where one taps into the sacred space within him or herself.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga, as taught by Yogi Bajhan, is another form of Tantra Yoga that is focused more on the movement of energy through the body. Each practice (called kriyas) will target specific chakras or parts of the body’s system to help students become more in touch with all of their energetic bodies, not just their physical one.

Shamanism

As the school was born out of Ecuador, which boasts a thriving indigenous population, we feel it imperative to share about Andean culture and its cosmovision with the world. This cosmovision aligns with many philosophies and teachings of ancient Eastern cultures. The parallels include energy work, astrology, subtle anatomy, and physiology. Students will be lead through shamanic experiences of re-establishing their connection with nature and the environment around them.

Intuitive Anatomy

Our approach to anatomy is unique in that we place special emphasis in intuitive learning over memorization. Our anatomy and physiology classes are designed to connect students with their inner body intelligence. Students will be able to listen to their bodies better and act according to its needs in the moment, rather than waiting and acting from just the mind.

Durga's Tiger Dance

Durga’s Tiger Dance is a unique form of movement developed by Iris Disse. It shares many principles with Ecstatic Dance and Five Rhythms. It is based on yogic energy work, different dance styles, and voice work. The class is designed to help students deepen their awareness, creativity, and relaxation while moving their bodies and expressing themselves through sound. No prior skills or dance experience is necessary. Much of the class is done with the eyes closed and students are encouraged to dance as if no one is watching.

Applied Tantric Wisdom

In this class, Iris shares tantric practices that can be immediately applied to students’ everyday lives. These practices help build intimacy between their relationships, romantic or otherwise. They also invite students to explore their life force energy, much of which is focused in their sexuality. (Classes will not involve nudity, sexual contact, or anything sexually suggestive). Students also learn the importance of rituals and how to create and hold sacred spaces.

Art and Theatre

Theses classes are designed to help students find a playful way to become conscious of their emotions and invite students to engage with them. They are a bit of a wild card as they are shaped around the specific cohort of students. However, the principles remain the same:

• Get in touch with one's’ inner child, intuition, and inner artist
• Utilize and develop right-brained lateral processing
• Recognize and release patterns and blockages 
• Be present 
• Work in groups 
• Approach everything from a new perspective 

These classes are an energetic training that combine improvisation, clowning, dancing, musical/rhythm work, meditation, and practical shamanism.

Talking Stick

Talking Stick is a sharing circle that is held every week. Everyone who is part of the course will be in attendance to see, hear, and witness each other. We have found that this practice creates a social field that supports individuals to share from their hearts and help explore new possibilities in their lives. It is a safe and sacred time and space where all topics are welcome.