Umaa Tantra Success Stories

Thanks for everything Tao,

The Visual Yogas workshop was incredible. I am still feeling the positive effects. Every time I am in your presence I am humbled and awed by your wonderful teaching style. Your depth of clarity, knowledge, joy, and humor is truly remarkable and makes each class a healing experience. What impresses me most about the UmaaTantra system is the way you see the similarities in all mystical traditions and deliver the essence of yoga, chi gung, and tantra. In your presence mystery effortlessly becomes mastery and doubt disappears.

I would recommend your classes and workshops to all serious students of yoga, tantra, and chi gung. Please keep me informed of your upcoming events so I can pass them on to fellow yoga teachers and students in my area.

Peace to all,
Ganesha
IKYTA Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor

Ganesha Michael Shapiro
www.kundaliniyogamiami.com
Miami, FL, USA

Dear Tao Semko,

I learn Nauli Kriya from Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the DVD I bought from Umaa Tantra. Now I become more skillful day by day. It is really a profound tantric technique that makes me filled with energy. I am sure that I will soon be able to master it. Your DVD provides much practical and useful information. Thank you.

Sincerely
Albert Liou

Albert Liou,
Tu-Cheng, Taiwan

A few years ago, I had the distinct feeling that something was missing in my life. I wasn’t sure exactly what it was, nonetheless, I knew that my life wasn’t complete. After describing this feeling to a friend of mine, he recommended a book called "Path Notes of an American Ninja Master" by Dr. Glenn Morris. My spiritual journey began the moment I opened that book. I quickly devoured the book, and then went on to Dr. Morris' second book "Shadow Strategies of an American Ninja Master." After reading those two books, I felt as if Morris' wisdom had opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. I became totally enamored with ideas of spiritual development and possibilities of extraordinary human potential.

A few months after reading Morris' books, by chance, I stumbled upon UmaaTantra’s website. I was amazed to learn that Santiago Dobles and Tao Semko had a personal relationship with Dr. Morris. I immediately ordered Secrets the Gurus Will Never Show You and Secrets of the Chakras (where Dr. Morris makes a guest appearance). I have been absolutely blown away not only by the extent of the esoteric knowledge possessed by Tao and Santiago, but also their generosity in giving these secrets away. They are gurus in the true sense of the word. They have made available to the world, in plain terms and without any mysticism, many of the most closely guarded secrets of the ancient spiritual traditions of the East.

I have been working with the techniques in their products for the last 8 months, and already in that short span I have noticed profound benefits in virtually every area of my life. My somatic awareness has improved exponentially -- I have developed a great deal of chi through these practices, and I am now actually able to consciously direct its flow through my body (something I would not have believed a few years ago). My faculties of focus and concentration have increased tremedously, which is evidenced by my recent acceptance into one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world. My visualization abilities have increased far beyond my expectations, as has my intuition. And I've even noticed benefits in other, surprising areas of my life. Specifically, I've noticed that I’ve become much more successful with women. I now find myself naturally and effortlessly behaving in ways that women find attractive – a very pleasant side effect of these practices. I believe that I have developed spiritually to a huge extent as a result of the practices in UmaaTantra's products. My girlfriend, as well as many of my family members, have told me that I've recently become more compassionate, loving, and selfless. I am more confident and composed than I ever was, and I am now totally centered and relaxed no matter what situation I'm faced with. Tao and Santiago have not only made me a happier person, they've made me a better one as well. For that, I am forever in their debt.

Ari Whitten
Medical Student
San Diego, California

Hello Tao
Just received the DVD's this morning..Thank you again, very much for everything and most of all your compassion..I am very surprised that alot of people have never heard of Tantra..Someday I truly hope it comes to Canada..Or at least becomes more accepted..

I truly am grateful for this gift you have given me..from your tips to the DVD's..

Take care
Colleen

Collen W.,
British Columbia, Canada

Around two weeks after having started my training (Charanas, 5 Tibetans and Uddhiyana bandha) I had to reduce my daily doses of syhtroids (pills for hypothyroidism) because I apparently was in excess (Couldn't sleep, feeling of being on fire etc.). Also, my body is changing so quickly that I have the peculiar sensation of inhabiting someone else's. These simple exercises are suprising!

Blessings,
Francis

Francis R.,
Quebec, Canada

" Hey guys,
Just thought I'd forward you an email from a friend of mine in NY, commenting on your Umaa Tantra inner circle membership. He loves it..."
Kerwin
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Hey Sensei Kerwin! ...
I took your advice and started doing those Umma Tantra DVDs, and they are flat out amazing. Even the first basic lessons on complete breath have totally changed my day to day routine. I really feel the positive effects of increased oxygen flow and relaxation (I got such a headrush the first time I tried the exercises, I almost fell over. Good stuff!)

So thank you as always, for helping me on my path,
Dan

Daniel A.
Springfield, NJ

I just wanted to drop you an e-mail to thank you for a truly f****ing awesome product you guys sent me. I especially like the line, "buy more of our manuals". With products like yours, that's not advertising just good advice. I always respect someone who knows what they're worth and delivers what they say. You guys do that.

I'm very much looking forward to getting to know you guys. How do I get into the e-mail post list? Finances are tight now, but I'll be looking to upgrade my membership in the future. That gold membership looks soooooo tasty!

Another thing I love about you guys is the speed of your service. I've ordered products from 'gurus' before and they always seemed to act like they were doing me a favor by letting me buy their products. You guys support what you do.

Truly I am overjoyed to enter into a mutually beneficial relationship with you.

Thanx,
Bob.

Bob Crim

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"Before enrolling in Umaa Tantra's learning programs, my energy/focus level would go up and down uncontrollably. Sticking to a daily health program was a real chore since I had little confidence in what I was doing. I knew I could find something more complete. I was looking for methods and information that I could utilize on my own to increase my level of confidence and control I had over all aspects of my life; from strength, flexibility, socializing, meditating etc. For at least two years now I've been experimenting with different methods.

Since I've tried out other types of yoga classes I can say with confidence that nothing can compare to the onslaught of healthful information covering so many vital areas i've received from Santiago and Tao's course. From fitness and sexual health on many levels to priceless secrets of meditation, and so much more! Every day I literally learn at least 3 subtle yet powerful techniques to apply in my daily practice. To summarize, the techniques I've learned are simple, gentle, yet with diligent practice over time become extremely powerful.

My only real concern before enrolling with Umaa Tantra was the credibility and attitude of the instructors. In my journey I've had my run ins with quacks. I quickly came to realize that Santiago and Tao were for real and extremely kind and helpful in answering the many questions I had.

There are so many benefits to what I've learned from Umaa Tantra's curriculum. To name but a few, my flexibility/strength have improved tremendously, my days are full of love, my smile is radiant, my social interactions are so much more positive, I am much more poised, my vision of my goals in life gets much clearer everyday, as well as my physical vision, and meditation has become a blissful experience. But most importantly, Umaa Tantra has provided me with all the necesssary tools so that I may practice on my own and personally take my level of health to levels unimaginable. There is nothing more powerful than experiencing the fruits of one's own actions and for that I thank my teachers wholeheartedly.

The methods I've learned have made it possible for me to raise my actual self closer to my ideal vision of myself and I don't plan on stopping when I get there! Where before I had only glimpses of how clear and wonderful things could be, I have now learned how to systematically raise the level of how I experience ALL facets of life. The most important variables related to health in all its dimensions are explored in depth, providing the dedicated student with the foundation for attaining optimal health and spiritual development. I never knew meditation could be so electrifying and blissful! I must repeat, my favorite benefit to what I've learned at Umaa Tantra is the powerful feeling of knowing how to control the way I feel and experience daily life by fine tuning myself to the core. The buoyancy, clarity, and rootedness I derive from my daily practice is superior to anything else I have tried."

Marcos Macau,
high school teacher, personal trainer/yoga instructor,
Doral, Florida

Tao, About a year ago, I was approached by a very well known community "guru" who asked me if I practiced Yoga. At the time I said "no". He then asked me if I wanted a "guru" to study with and learn saying he liked my energy. After carefully considering and observing the situation, his attitude and that of his followers, my reply was "I prefer to climb the Mountain alone, regardless of the dangerous precipes or slopes, than to follow an "Ego" up a hill"

I then found you guys.
Love,
Carol

Carol Rockman,
Realtor, Healer,
Pinecrest, Florida

"Looking to relieve stress from sixty-hour workweeks and wanting to get back in shape, I discovered Umaa Tantra less than a year ago. To my pleasant surprise, I found much more than what I was looking for. With a combination of different yoga practices, conditioning exercises and meditation I find myself on a very different place today than I was only a year ago. Within a month, the effects on my body became apparent - I am in better shape, feel better and have more energy than I did in my twenties. I feel more focused, and my stress is all but gone - due to a great extent to a much better understanding of my mind and body and an improved ability to recognize what is really important in my life. I am at the beginning of a long journey, and from what I have seen in these first few months, I am looking forward to what I will continue to learn from my practice. I consider myself fortunate to have found Tao and Santiago as my guides..."

Arturo Lask
Financial Planner
Miami Beach, FL

"I`ve been reading all the e-mails and i`ve been feeling really good while im practicing the technics u talk about, specially with the one about transfiguration.

Thanks a lot my friend!!!"

Alex
Tenerife-Canary Islands

"Thank you Tao. I always enjoy getting your mail, I find it very crystal clear and this invariably fills me with a lot of satisfaction and trust, besides the fact that these are actually useful lessons.

Looking forward to the news on Friday and also are very interested in the course you, Laura and Santiago are working on- I suspect it might all be one and the same?

warm regards, Maria Jose"

Maria-Jose Salinas,
Translator,
Miami, Florida

"I lived in India for 18 months - sometimes sleeping in caves- studying and practicing several kinds of Buddhist meditation and Hindu yoga and looking for the most effective techniques to reach spiritual ecstasy and self-realization. When I returned to the US, I ended up in Miami almost by chance. After one weekend of practicing with Santiago and Tao I relocated to Miami. I knew that I had finally found the spiritual system I had been looking for my whole life. In my travels I found many systems that produce results and lead to profound spiritual states. But all of them were dogmatic and gave teachings from a closed fist, while UMAA Tantra is an open-handed system. These systems were often isolated from one another while UMAA Tantra combines the wisdom of multiple traditions- principally Hindu, Tibetan, and Taoist- into a comprehensive and highly efficient methodology that leads invariably to the development of paranormal faculties and enlightenment. I owe a tremendous debt to Santiago and Tao. Under their guidance over the past year, I have grown tremendously as a person and made great strides in my personal and spiritual development."

Esly Caldwell, III
acupuncture student, yoga instructor, certified personal trainer, healer
www.EastWestFitness.com
Miami, FL

Tao, I just wanted you to know,
I LOVE your tantra "newsletters"! I get so tickled reading them, and I wish we could borrow your columns for our mailing list. This is the kind of practical, daily tantra fu people need in their lives.
Keep up the wonderful words of wisdom!
In love and light,
Lori

Lori Doyle
Yoga School Administrator,
Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand

"I've been taking classes for 3 months -- I have less pain in my back, more flexibility, and I'm calmer! These yoga classes are fantastic, fun, and make a body feel better. There is so much variety - no two classes have been the same!"

Cheryl Ann Eades
Fiscal Assistant, Office of the Bursar, Florida International University

"I have gained great control over my body and mind. I can say that I know how to take care of myself and fix any imbalances that I feel in myself. I enjoy the particular way in which Santiago gives a practical approach to Yoga. It is not "watered-down" or "mainstream;" it is intense and very real.

"I recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their health. In turn, the quality of their life. And I recommend this class to anyone who wants to begin to understand their own energy body or who wants to understand the metaphysical... I recommend this class to friends because you learn things that are essential to disease prevention and the overall self-control of the body and mind, and you begin to locate and make a real connection with spirit.

"I owe a great debt to Santiago because of the great improvement that I have had mentally, physically, and spiritually ever since my first yoga class. I have begun to understand the sacred rituals of all traditions and even been able to see where some fall short. I've been taking classes with Santiago for 3 or 4 years, and Santiago and Tao did a great job with this seminar..."

Ricky Diegez
visual artist; Owner, Third Eye Imaging; yoga instructor

"I started in July, and I've been a regular ever since! I've thoroughly enjoyed my seminar and class experiences. I feel that the material is presented wonderfully; all aspects that I can think of are explored - from martial arts, to schooling, to everyday life!! I would definitely recommend this to all my friends! I apply what I learn in class -- I feel that it has done many things. This sort of thing yields growth on all levels: spiritual, emotional, etc."

Kristofer Arca
university student, martial artist