Workshop Name: 

Ashtanga Yoga Ecuador Tour with Santina – Quito & Riobamba 

 

Dates: 

Quito: February 2–6, 2026  
Riobamba: February 7–8, 2026 

 

Times / Schedule: 

Quito (UIO): 

• Mon–Fri, Feb 2–6: 5 Mysore classes (mornings) 
• Fri, Feb 6: Workshop – Introduction to Intermediate Series / Backbends from Nadi Shodhana (afternoon) 

Riobamba: 

• Sat, Feb 7: Workshop – Foundations of Embodied Ashtanga Themes (afternoon)
• Sun, Feb 8: Led Primary Series class (morning) 

 

Venue / Address: 

Quito: [to be confirmed]  
Riobamba: [to be confirmed] 

 

City / Country: 

Quito & Riobamba, Ecuador 

 

Short Description: 

Santina brings her unique blend of Ashtanga practice and Gestalt-informed inquiry to Ecuador.  Mysore mornings, themed workshops, and group exploration create a space where yoga becomes more than posture—an entry into dialogue, digestion, and embodied awareness. 

 

Detailed Description: 

In Quito, five days of Mysore practice set the rhythm, with an afternoon workshop introducing the  Intermediate Series through the gateway of backbending. The emphasis is on sensitivity, rather than  performance—learning to meet the second series as a vehicle for awareness. 

In Riobamba, the weekend turns toward “Foundations of Embodied Ashtanga,” a workshop that re frames practice as inquiry into emotional digestion and gateway postures. The Sunday led class  provides an anchor in community rhythm. 

Throughout, Santina weaves in Gestalt principles of field, dialogue, and presence. Students are  guided to discover practice not just as a sequence, but as a mirror of inner life. 

 

Capacity: 

Open, though recommended group size 20–30. 

 

Level: 

All levels welcome, with some prior experience in Ashtanga recommended. 

 

Languages: 

English with Spanish translation where needed.

 

What to Bring: 

Yoga mat, notebook, water bottle. 

 

Accommodation: 

Participants arrange their own stay; local suggestions will be provided by the host. 

 

Contact: 

Jenny Vilema  

Instagram: Jenny (@yogaconjenny)

WhatsApp: +5998 551 6785  

Email: jennisiur@gmail.com 

Santiago Pilaluisa  

Instagram: Santiago Andres Pilaluisa (@mijopilalois)

What’s App: +593 96 300 2869 

email: santiago.pilaluisa@gmail.com