Daniela Ramirez-Duran

Daniela Ramirez-Duran, MAPP, is a psychologist doing her Ph.D. while part of the academic teaching staff at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne.

In addition, she is a whole-hearted yoga practitioner, teacher, and researcher.

Work Experience

• 2020 to date – Yoga classes and workshops (online)
• 2019 to date – Academic Teaching at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne
• 2017 to date – Strength-based workshops, counselling, coaching and consulting in Chile and Australia
• 2011 to 2017 – Creativity Activity Service (CAS – International Baccalaureate®) Program Coordinator at Saint John’s School in Concepción, Chile
• 2010 to 2017 – Psychotherapy and counselling at private practice in Chile
• 2010 to 2012 – Academic teaching at University of Concepción, Chile
• 2007 to 2011 – Coordinator and Executor of Abilities For Life Program, JUNAEB (Education State Agency) in Concepción, Chile

First- and Second-Author Publications

• Ramírez-Durán, D.P., Kern, M.L. & Stokes, H. (2019, July). How and for whom is yoga beneficial for? A mixed-methods exploration of ashtanga yoga practitioners’ experiences. Poster presented at 6th World Congress of the International Positive Psychology Association in Melbourne, Australia.
• Ph.D. Research Project, University of Melbourne – The Yogic Path: Exploring Ashtanga Yoga Practitioners’ Experiences to Unravel the Mediators and Moderators Connecting Yoga to Wellbeing
• Honors Degree Thesis, University of Concepcion – Design, Construction and Validation of a Questionnaire to Evaluate Psychosocial Risk in Families

Education & Degrees

• 2019: Certified Yoga Teacher, Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Centre, Rishikesh, India
• 2018 to date: Ph.D. in Education (Candidate) – Centre for Positive Psychology – University of Melbourne
• 2017: Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) – University of Melbourne
• 2009 to 2010: Certified Clinical Psychologist, specialized in Child and Adolescent Therapy – University of Concepción, Chile
• 2001 to 2007: Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Psychology – University of Concepción, Chile

A Personal Message From Daniela

I hope my articles can inspire insightful reflections and ignite positive change in you, and that this may cascade into benefiting others around you.

– Daniela

Why Should You Trust What Daniela Writes?

Daniela writes with the intention of presenting the science and wisdom behind contemplative and mind-body practices, as well as to translate positive psychology research and evidence-based applications into a friendly, engaging, and accessible language for practitioners to learn and apply for themselves and with their clients.