Tantra Yoga Teacher Training
TANTRA YOGA / 300 HOURS TEACHERS TRAINING
A unique fusion of Ancient wisdom and the art of erotic Mysticism.
April 13 - May 13, 2026 Uttarakhand, India
WHY ATTEND THE YTTC?
Live the Yogic Lifestyle
Journey into yogic wisdom as you experience a transformative way of living.
Learn from
Experts
Study under three seasoned teachers, each with over 15 years of
experience.
Immerse in
Sadhana
Enhance your teaching skills through dedicated practice and hands-on training.
Sacred Study Location
Learn in the spiritual heart- land of yoga, surrounded by the high vibra- tions of the Himalayas.
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Would you like to reset your life?
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Are you experiencing burn out syndrome and no longer connect with those around you?
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Do you long to be in touch with your spiritual side while nourishing your physical body?
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Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and live the life you are meant to live?
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Are you eager to transform your yoga practice into a holistic way of life that nurtures you on every level?
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Would you love to spend a month immersed in a supportive spiritual community with like-minded individuals on a similar journey?
Course Outline / Syllabus Summary
Our intention is to share this wealth of knowledge through powerful practices combined with in depth theory, while facilitating experiential learning and personal growth. The structure of our teaching system is based on the Tantric System of Pancha Makara otherwise known as the 5 M’s.
This sequence of yogic practices outlines a comprehensive and transformative journey, moving from physical preparation to the heights of spiritual awakening and union. Here's a concise breakdown of each phase:
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MUDRA (Body - Hatha Yoga)
Hatha Yoga balances sun (Ha) and moon (Tha) energies, opening the central channel (sushumna) for Kundalini flow. The practice begins with Shat Karma (internal cleansing), followed by Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, and Bhanda to harness and circulate energy. Key teachings include chakra awareness, energy harmonization, and awakening kundalini.
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MATSYA (Mind - Ashtanga Yoga)
Ashtanga Yoga progresses from internal self-discipline (Yama, Niyama) to meditative bliss (Samadhi). Practices such as Pratyahara, Dharana, and Dhyana cultivate inner focus, while Yoga Nidra and Ajapa Japa support mindfulness and subconscious reprogramming.
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MADYA (Intoxication/Power - Mantra Yoga)
Mantra Yoga harnesses divine energy through sound vibration. Classical and tantric mantras are used to raise vibrations, deepen bliss, and connect to archetypal energies. Practices include AUM chanting, Kirtan, and personalized Mantra Initiation.
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MAMSA (Meat - Kundalini Yoga)
Kundalini Yoga awakens latent power within the chakras using techniques like visualization, pranayama, and chakra-specific practices. Kriya Yoga purifies the body through energy circulation, leading to self-mastery and personal transformation.
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MAITUNA (Divine Union - Shiva Shakti Yoga)
This practice merges spirituality and sexuality, aiming for inner harmony and oneness. Techniques from Kaula Tantra guide sacred rituals for divine energy invocation, balancing the masculine and feminine energies within.
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS INCLUDE CLASSICAL TANTRIC PHILOSOPHY, SACRED SPACE FACILITATION, BHAKTI YOGA (DEVOTION), KARMA YOGA (SELFLESS SERVICE), AND AYURVEDIC ALCHEMY TO PROMOTE HARMONY AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING.
Key Highlights
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Practical and Philosophical Application of Pancha Makara: Explore the foundational elements of tantra through both practical engagement and philosophical understanding.
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Integral Practices of Left and Right-Hand Paths: Delve into the comprehensive practices of both tantric paths, merging tradition with personal experience.
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Mystical Meditations from Vijnana Bhairav Tantra: Engage in profound meditative techniques drawn from ancient tantric texts.
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Creative Expressions of Asana Practice: Discover asana as both a spontaneous art form and a structured discipline.
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Mantra Initiation Ritual (Fire Ceremony): Engage in a transformative fire ceremony that initiates you into the sacred lineage of Tantra.
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Esoteric Tantra Yoga Practices: Experience advanced techniques designed to awaken Kundalini energy.
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A Feminine Approach to Traditional Tantra: Receive Dakini transmissions and embrace a uniquely feminine perspective on tantra.
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Erotic Embodiment and Divine Desire: Explore the sacred nature of erotic energy as a path to embodying divine desire.
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Bhakti Practices (Puja & Kirtan): Immerse yourself in devotional practices like Puja and Kirtan, enhancing your spiritual connection.
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Personal Attention and Connection with Teachers: Dunagiri Retreat provides an ideal environment in the Himalayas, where the expansiveness of nature nurtures focused energy, enhanced by intentional time spent with knowledgeable teachers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to share the profound wisdom of Tantra through powerful practices and comprehensive teachings, fostering experiential learning and personal transformation.
Tantra Yoga, rooted in ancient wisdom, offers a holistic path that frees individuals from modern pressures and reconnects them with their authentic selves. Through disciplined practice and spiritual awareness, life becomes an unfolding journey rather than a pursuit of external goals. Tantra helps re-anchor both individuals and the collective in spiritual connection, guiding them back to their true essence.
By treating the body as a sacred temple, it fosters inner peace and joy that are not reliant on external circumstances. Traditional Tantra Yoga provides a map for navigating modern life while staying grounded in deeper spiritual truths.
It encourages surrender and trust over control, leading to growth, transformation, and ongoing self-discovery. By honoring tradition and making its wisdom accessible to contemporary seekers, Tantra Yoga supports personal liberation and the creation of more conscious, spiritually connected communities.
About Us
Living in Sacred Places
Gopika and Kāmadevī’s spiritual journeys are woven together by many shared experiences and deep spiritual awakenings. Both of them embarked on their paths in India 20 years ago, with Gopika immersing herself in the devotional energy of Vrindavan (the land of bhakti and Lord Krishna), and Kamadevi delving into the profound spiritual wisdom of Varanasi, Shiva's ancient city on the banks of the Ganga.
India provided answers to the deeper questions their hearts were seeking, sparking powerful spiritual awakenings along the way. A deep yearning for liberation has fueled their journey from the beginning, as they both sought a life beyond the ordinary. In these sacred cities, they found the space for their inner yogini natures to blossom, grounded in these ancient traditions.
Our Spirit and Bond
We share a common love for life, creativity, and spiritual purpose; which led us to create this teacher training together. The feminine power of creativity and the inherent spark of life combined with the timeless spiritual traditions have forged a fresh and unique approach to their teachings. Their lives, like the threads of a Tantric mandala, have become intertwined in a beautiful synergy that fuels their work. Our friendship has been a sacred container, nurturing each other’s spiritual journeys and offering a safe space for exploration and growth.
Teaching Together
When we met, the spark was immediate, we sensed that teaching together was our destined path. We use our experiences of navigating karmic cycles as fuel for freedom, offering an alchemical cauldron where transformation can take place.
Together, we create a field of devotion, presence, and truth that invites others into their own liberation.
A Living Example of Transformation
Through ceremony and community, we’ve become mirrors for one another, witnessing and embodying the sacred potential of interpersonal growth and spiritual awakening. Our work is a living transmission, a radiant field that welcomes others to awaken, evolve, and embody their unique essence. In this sacred container, your transformation is not only possible - it is celebrated.
Meet Your Teachers
Yogini Gopika
Yogini Gopika is an esteemed (E-RYT 500) Tantra Yoga Teacher who has been sharing her gifts in the field of yoga and Tantra for the past twenty years. Living a devoted yogic lifestyle primarily in the sacred land of India, Gopika has cultivated deep expertise across multiple disciplines, including Hatha, Bhakti, Tantra, and Ayurveda.
This breadth of knowledge makes her a versatile and insightful guide on the spiritual path.Her journey into Tantra took her to Nepal, where she studied under the direct guidance of her Guru, Yogi Prakash, in the Kaula Marg (Vamachar) tradition. Immersed in the teachings, Gopika managed the ashram and co-facilitated Tantra Yoga teacher training programs—work she continues to offer today with dedication and love.In recent years,
Gopika has focused on empowering women through her brand Yogini Shakti Tantra.
She offers 1:1 mentorship and Tantric Priestess Trainings, inviting women to embrace their feminine energy and embody the Goddess within. Her teachings are a natural outpouring of wisdom centered around reclaiming personal power, awakening divine consciousness, and fostering the blossoming of the feminine spirit.
Yogini Kamadevi Carla Zurcher
Yogini Kāmadevī is a 700-hour certified Yoga Teacher with over a decade of experience in the healing arts, classical Hatha Yoga, and the transformative path of Tantra.
Her life’s work is devoted to guiding others back to the innate wisdom of the body and the realization of their highest potential.Rooted in the sacred landscapes of India,
Kāmadevī has spent years immersed in the cultural and spiritual source of yoga. In the holy city of Varanasi, she encountered her Guru Ma, Parmatma Oshi Devi, whose transmission continues to illuminate her path of Self-Realization.
As an international teacher and devoted traveler, Kāmadevī bridges diverse worlds, meeting people where they are and supporting them to awaken inner harmony and deeper embodiment.
Her teachings are imbued with clarity, depth, and presence inviting students to explore a holistic, integrative spiritual path.Kāmadevī shares from the essence of soma and soul, gently guiding practitioners into expanded states of being. Her work reminds us that union is not a distant concept but a felt reality one that anchors us into the present, where resilience, agility, and grace become our natural expression.
WEBSITE: https://www.yoginikamadevi.com/
Daily Schedule
5:00 am: Wake-up
6:00 am: Chanting/Meditation
6:30 - 8:00 am: Tantra Yoga
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 am: Study Time and Class Preparation
10:00 - 12:00 pm: Theory Class
12:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 pm: Embodied Workshop
5:30 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm: Evening Meditation
8:00 pm onwards: Silence and Study
9:00 pm: Lights Out
Location
Dunagiri Retreat is a yoga retreat center and boutique resort nestled in the Himalayas, catering to nature lovers, yoga practitioners, and spiritual seekers.
Each room provides stunning views of the Himalayas and the sacred Mahavatar Babaji’s Cave, along with a seating area and essential amenities. The retreat features meditation halls, yoga halls with wooden floors, and other spaces dedicated to spiritual practice.
Nature is seamlessly integrated into the retreat through lush gardens, sacred trees, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Activities & Excursions
This month, we will embark on two special excursions, each serving as a sacred initiation to receive profound transmissions. Every step of these pilgrimages marks a rite of passage into deeper Tantric embodiment.
Mahavatar Babaji’s Cave
Mahavatar Babaji, the revered avatar and guru who taught Kriya Yoga to Lahiri Mahasaya (1828–1895), became more widely recognized in the West through Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, which recounts Yogananda’s own meeting with Babaji. Our silent hike and meditation at Babaji’s cave will offer a powerful opportunity for personal insight, supporting you on your life path.
The Himalayas, particularly the Uttarakhand region, are the heart of Yogic heritage. Kāmadevī has a deep connection to this area, having spent over a month in silent tapas (mona) there in 2017. Her familiarity with this sacred land dates back to 2007 when she first visited and spent time in ashrams such as Haidrikhan Babaji.
Ma Vaishno Devi Temple
The Shakti Peeth dedicated to Ma Vaishno Devi is indeed a revered pilgrimage site, drawing devotees seeking spiritual power, strength, and protection. As a form of Ma Durga, the goddess embodies the divine feminine energy that plays a central role in the practices of Tantra and yogic traditions. The Tri Shaktis (Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati) represent the three core aspects of the universal feminine energy: transformation, abundance, and intuitive wisdom.
The spiritual ambiance of the temple, the rituals, and the devotion to Ma Vaishno Devi can empower and fortify one's path toward yogic purification and inner strength.
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Your Investment
Complete Price-
Shared Room - $3450
Private Room - $4250
Early Bird Offer - Open until Dec 1, 2025
Shared Room - $2900
Private Room - $3700
Includes
300 Hour Tantra Yoga training endorsed by Yoga alliance.
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Accommodation, Beverages & Food
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Tantra Yoga manual with course content
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Welcome & Closing Ceremonies
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Excursions
Not Included
Travel & Food on your day off if you choose to go offsite.
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Airport pickup available on request
20% Non Refundable deposit is required.
The remaining amount is due by or before March 5th, 2026
Early Bird Deposit Option
For the private room - $740, Non Refundable
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For the shared room - $580, Non Refundable
Full Price Deposit Option
For the private room - $840, Non Refundable
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For the shared room - $680, Non Refundable
Payment Facilities
Reserve your spot by paying 20% advance deposit
Payment Methods
Once we receive the application form and process it and accept it, you can send the money via Transferwise
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