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Hi there,
I am Dee or Duygu. I am the co-founder and co-host of The Aligned Retreats. I facilitate yoga, breathwork and sound healing experiences. And I am one of the lead teachers of The Aligned Elements yoga teacher training immersions.
I am very passionate about yoga practices, human connection and creating experiences. My teaching style is Aligned Flow, it’s strong, playful, inclusive and straight from the heart!
My mission is to hold a safe space for you where you can slow down, move your body, sweat, laugh, feel amazing and connect with likeminded people while experiencing new destinations, new cultures, new tastes. I am so happy that you are here and I am looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey!
Here is how we can connect. Through my weekly online yoga classes on zoom, yoga retreats & festivals around the world, in-person yoga teacher training immersions in various locations, online yoga teacher training courses and private in-person yoga experiences.
Tuesday 11am EST & Saturday 11am EST
Class Description – My teaching style is Aligned Flow, it is an inclusive, strong, playful teaching style with so much attention to alignment. I like to include my other offerings; yin & restorative postures, breathwork practices and sound healing elements to my classes so you can fully immerse into the healing benefits of this practice. Get ready to breathe, move, sweat, align, release, surrender and have fun. See you on the mat!
Time Zones:
8am PST
9am MDT
10am Tulum
11am EST
5pm Vienna & Zurich & Berlin
6pm Istanbul & Tel Aviv
Single class 12usd
5 class pass 50usd
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Book your private yoga, breathwork and sound healing experiences with me. Please email me at hello@deesboholife.com and tell me what you are looking for so I can plan it for you.
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Do you want to learn how to offer accessible and inspired yoga experiences?
If you’re ready to invest in yourself and dive into a transformational and life-changing experience, you’ve come to the right place. Our internationally accredited program provides students with the ability to explore yoga beyond the asana and what impact that has on the path to teaching.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn from teachers who embody what the Aligned Flow Method means through group discussions, practical labs and so much more. This is your chance to deepen your connection to your personal practice on a transformative journey into becoming an Aligned Flow certified teacher.
Dee Ortalan · The Aligned Elements Yoga Teacher Training Lead Teacher
Richelle Morgan · The Aligned Elements Yoga Teacher Training Creator and Lead Teacher
January 24-29, 2024
Welcome to our transformative 5-night, 6-day women’s yoga retreat in the enchanting paradise of Sayulita, Mexico! Nestled along the breathtaking Pacific coastline, this will be a blissful escape where you can reconnect with your body, mind, and soul.
Join your retreat experience hosts, Dee and Richelle, for a transformative and inspiring journey that will include:
March 27-April 1, 2024
Are you yearning for a transformative and culturally immersive experience that will leave you spellbound? Look no further than our enchanting cultural retreat in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. From traditional Japanese temples to modern day amenities, we’ll dive into the rich culture of Japan during the most gorgeous season of the year, cherry blossom season.
Join your retreat experience hosts, Dee and Richelle, for an amazing immersion into Japanese culture that will include:
October 16-21, 2024
Ciao, Bella! Welcome to a retreat like no other, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, where the art of indulgence meets the essence of tranquility.
Immerse yourself in five nights of pure bliss at our exquisite villa, a sanctuary of sophistication and serenity that sets the stage for an unforgettable experience.
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You can contact me at hello@deesboholife.com for private lessons & questions!
“A unique and authentic yoga and sound healing experience! This course was my second time training with Richelle and Dee (I did my 200 hour yoga training with them). I came back because they are fantastic, supportive teachers that create thoughtful, insightful programs. Their new studio is gorgeous, located on the edge of Tulum near La Veleta neighborhood. The course was next-level, with equal parts theory, homework and hands-on exercises to put what you learn into practice. Soundbath practitioner Bella was also amazing; there was plenty of time devoted to not just sound theory but also playing with crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and many other instruments. There was so much learning packed into the ten-day, 100-hour program I came away feeling like I can easily shift into teaching any of the modalities we covered. The instructors also make great efforts to create bonding opportunities for students to come together and build a support system and network of like-minded folks looking to expand their health and wellness modalities. All in all it was a life-changing experience; highly recommended!”
Ruben
“I just completed an amazing 200 hr YTT! I’m so excited to Integrate this knowledge into my practice and share it with others. Richelle and Dee are incredible. It was a wonderful and challenging experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. So much love to all the effort put forth to create this training immersion for us. Thank you Richelle and Dee! To anyone thinking about taking YTT, this is the place.”
Katie
“My experience at Tulum Yoga School was more than I had imagined. The moment you walk into the studio Richelle and Dee let you in like family. Richelle and Dee take away the stress from walking into a new environment and immediately make you feel like you are home. The days are filled with hard work, good knowledge, laughter, and puppies. It doesn't get much better than this.”
Kirstyn
“Very very knowledgeable teachers. Both Dee and Richelle are tremendously brilliant, hands on, helpful, challenging, compassionate and patient. I learned so much more than expected. No two bodies and bone structure are the same. I will be back for another training.”
Jess
“YTT with Richelle and Dee was a transformational experience. I had been practicing yoga for a few years but wanted to progress to teaching. This program prepares you to teach ANYONE. The intentional cueing system from the aligned flow method is well thought out and easy to understand. This program is geared for those who want to grow and continue to teach. It is mentally, physically and emotionally demanding. Tulum is a magical community and this is the perfect spot to complete your training!”
Pierce
“Dee, you know what makes these online classes so amazing? Brilliant teaching, yes! Great choreography in each class, yes! But above all else is that your love for all of us, your pupils, and fans, and family, young and old shines through it all. It is really an exceptional thing to experience - it's coming home every class. Thank you so very much darling Dee.”
Annie
“If you haven’t been to Cappadocia, this is definitely a trip of a lifetime. It was my first yoga retreat, I had a blast doing all the tours, activities with people that Dee and Richelle brought together. It was well organized, packed with a lot of fun and adventure. I had a blast with new and old friends. Everyone in the group was lovely. If there was ever a problem Dee will fix it immediately. When I say problems there wasn’t any. She actually helped me out with one of my shopping issues, which was not related to the retreat but she did it. They are both great humans. You can’t get a better experience than this. Really… one of my favorite and most memorable trips. I absolutely love these ladies. I'm looking forward to the next retreat in Portugal. What will we explore next?”
Danthy
“Captivated in Cappadocia retreat was absolutely incredible. The thoughtful planning, creative excursions, and perfect group curation made for a once in a lifetime trip, in a truly magical place, with beautiful people who will now be lifelong friends. 100% recommend!!!!”
Samantha
“This was my first experience attending a yoga retreat and it far exceeded my expectations! We had a wonderful group and a thoughtful itinerary that allowed us to truly experience all the beautiful things Cappadocia has to offer along with yoga and sound healing to perfectly balance out our activities. Dee and Richelle are both outstanding hosts and organized everything so well! They catered to all of our needs including dietary needs and the food was absolutely OUTSTANDING! Also, they connected us with a photographer for a photo shoot that was an absolute dream- such a great way to capture the beauty of Cappadocia and memories that will last forever. This truly was a trip of a lifetime and we can’t wait for the next one!”
Angie
“Dee provided a well rounded experience. This is not solely just a yoga retreat. I learned how to throw pots, went on hikes, rode in a hot air balloon, and learned about Turkish culture. She is very attentive to details, and supported us with every question, booking, dietary restriction, one off adventure (hammams) , you name it. All done completely seamlessly. She is kind, she is magnetic, she is a phenomenal yoga instructor, she is an animal lover, she is a natural connector. I’m already booked for her next retreat! Highly recommend it.”
Melissa
“We came to Tulum for my birthday and I wanted to treat my friends with something special. I arranged a private yoga session on the beach. Dee showed up to lead our practice on Saturday morning. She was incredible. Immediately everyone loved her. The energy she brought to the class was felt by everyone. She was so sweet and encouraging. Our class had first timers and yogis for years. Everyone raved and said it was the highlight of the trip.”
“I had my first yoga session on my 30th birthday. I had never done yoga before so I was a little nervous. Any nerves I did have soon went away after first meeting Dee. She has such a warm and friendly energy and gives the feeling of “we are in this together”. The session itself was great. Dee supported me and my girlfriend through each move, and made it fun all the way through. The ambiance of the room was so peaceful and extremely positive. As we came out of the corpse pose and opened our eyes, Dee met me with a slice of birthday cake. Honestly the whole session was one of the best experiences.”
“Dee came to our Airbnb in Tulum for a private yoga session for a bachelorette party and it could not have been more perfect! Her vibe, the music she played, and the overall flow of the yoga session was spot on. I could not recommend it more! Such a beautiful experience.”
“Dee taught two group sessions for us on the beach at Tulum. She is a fantastic teacher, great guidance, very nice and really made sure everyone was having a good time and learning.”
“While traveling from the US, I took an Aligned Flow class taught by Dee. It was outstanding. I enjoyed it so much! I am a middle aged, intermediate yogi and I was made to feel very comfortable. Dee’s little poodle was the studio ambassador, simply darling!”
“I just want to share with you. Today I had a very sad day. Tomorrow is my birthday and I was afraid that I can’t get rid of this heavy feeling. Then I remembered that there is this online yoga class of you from Nomade and I decided that maybe it is the right time to do it. It was so touching, now I am sitting on my mat, smiling at myself. Maybe sometimes you don’t know what you give to other people, that’s why I wanted to share it with you. Thank you!”