Discover the Best Tantra Meditation Retreat Near You
Feb 10, 2025
Your body knows things your mind has forgotten.
It remembers what it feels like to be fully alive, to move without hesitation, to breathe without holding back, to love without fear.
In a world that teaches us to shrink, disconnect, and perform, Tantra offers something radically different.
A return.
A deepening.
A homecoming to your most alive, sensual, and awakened self.
At a Tantra meditation retreat, you don’t just learn, you experience. Through breath, movement, meditation, and sacred practices, you’ll reconnect with your sexual energy, emotional body, and the kind of intimacy that starts from within.
You’ll step into a space where self-love is a given, emotional release is welcomed, and your body is no longer a mystery, but an endless source of power, pleasure, and wisdom.
What Is Tantra and What Are the Benefits?
Tantra is a way of life that originated in ancient India and has spread to hearts around the world. Classical tantra is rooted in ancient practices and spiritual beliefs of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, focusing on integrated rituals and spiritual growth. Tantra is about connecting with yourself and others, and fostering relationships that are rich, authentic and deeply fulfilling.
What To Expect From a Tantra Yoga Retreat?
There are many tantra retreats available globally, offering a variety of experiences. Each day is designed to awaken your senses and lift your spirit. Imagine starting your day with gentle yoga that balances your body and mind and then meditation sessions that go deeper into yourself.
Throughout the day you’ll be in workshops that go into tantric philosophy and sacred sexuality and give you tools to apply to your life and relationships. Meditation and yoga are at the core of these retreats so you can connect with your body and inner self.
How to choose the right Tantra Retreat for you
Choosing the right tantric retreat involves considering several factors to make sure it’s right for you. Here are some things to consider:
- Location: The location of a retreat can make a big difference. Do you prefer a beachside retreat, jungle retreat or mountain retreat. Popular destinations for Tantra retreats are Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica and India.
- Duration: Retreats can be from a weekend to several weeks. How much time can you really commit to this experience. Shorter retreats can give you a quick boost while longer ones allow for deeper immersion and transformation.
- Activities: Different retreats offer different activities like yoga, meditation, tantric massage, chakra healing and workshops on sacred sexuality. Make sure the retreat you choose offers the activities that align with your goals.
- Research and Reviews: Do your research. Look for retreats with good reviews and testimonials. Websites like TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and specialized wellness retreat platforms can give you valuable insights from previous attendees. Read the feedback on the teaching, the environment and the overall experience.
- Alignment with goals: Clearly define what you want to get out of the retreat. It’s important to find a retreat that matches your goals. Look for retreats with specific themes or focuses that match your personal intentions.
Tantra Yoga Retreats Around the World
1. Tantra Essence Events
Tantra Essence, led by Ma Ananda Sarita, offers several deep dive retreats in Bali.
Essence Festival - Bali, Indonesia
The 2025 Essence Festival is taking place in Bali, Indonesia from 20-24 June.
The Essence Festival in Bali is an annual gathering where Tantra, creativity, and community collide to create something unforgettable.
This festival invites you to step into a world where your body moves freely, your heart opens wide, and every experience pulls you deeper into presence.
You’ll get to learn directly from Ma Ananda Sarita herself, alongside world-class international teachers who bring their own magic to the mix. There’s also sacred theater where every performance is infused with meaning, emotion, and unapologetic truth.
Master Lover Retreat - Bali
The next Master Lover retreat will be held May 3-6 in Bali, Indonesia.
What if intimacy wasn’t just something you experienced but something you mastered, fully, consciously, and with an open heart? The Master Lover Retreat in Bali is a soul-deep journey into the art of love, intimacy, and connection.
This retreat is for anyone who feels there’s more to love than fleeting moments of pleasure. It’s for those who crave depth, vulnerability, and the kind of connection that isn’t limited to the bedroom but ripples through every part of life.
We live in a world that rarely teaches us how to love well. Instead, we’re handed shame, silence, and unrealistic expectations. Here, we rewrite that story, one breath, one touch, and one moment of truth at a time.
Soulmate Retreats
If you’re here, you’re probably in a relationship, or longing for one that feels soul-deep. Relationships are beautiful, but let’s be honest, they can get messy. Miscommunication, emotional distance, and old patterns creeping in… sound familiar?
Now, imagine a relationship where you feel seen, safe, and wildly connected, a love that doesn’t just survive but thrives. That’s what the Soulmate Retreats are all about.
Created by Ma Ananda Sarita, this 7-level journey, hosted in Bali and Europe, is designed for couples ready to rise in love and rewrite their love story. Each retreat guides you deeper into intimacy, healing, and sacred connection as you move through the 7 stages of becoming soulmates.
Goddess Essence - Parts 3 & 4 - Bali, Indonesia
For the woman who knows there’s more to life than ticking boxes and meeting expectations, it’s time to reconnect with your true nature. The Goddess Essence Retreats, hosted in Bali and Switzerland, are a series of four transformational retreats designed by Ma Ananda Sarita. Each retreat guides you into the feminine power centers, inviting you to awaken your heart, reclaim your sensuality, and experience the fullness of who you are.
The world needs more women who are unapologetically alive. Women who live, love, and lead from their hearts. Women who remember their innate power and embody their true essence.
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Tantra & Yoga Teacher Training - Part 1 & 2 - Bali, Indonesia
If Tantra has already changed your life, imagine what it will feel like to teach it, to guide others through their own transformations, create life-changing retreats, and build a thriving career doing what you love.
This two-part, immersive training in Bali is for those ready to go all in. You’ll not only master the art of holding space, but you’ll also embody the teachings as you awaken every chakra and rise as a powerful facilitator.
Tantra & Yoga Teacher Training Part 1
Tantra & Yoga Teacher Training Part 2
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra Retreat - Dharamshala, India
Join the yearly Vigyan Bhairav Tantra between October 24 - November 4th, 2025 in Dharamsala, India, where you will dive into the sacred teachings of the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra. This retreat explores experientially some of the 112 Meditations that are a roadmap to spiritual enlightenment.
2. Corfu Tantra Festival in Corfu, Greece
Corfu Buddha Hall is a well known venue located in Magoulades, a village in the north west of Corfu, Greece. It’s surrounded by olive groves and cypress trees, a peaceful and beautiful environment for spiritual growth and personal development. The Hall has a 200 square meter wooden floor with a pagoda style roof, with unobstructed views of the mountains, forest and sea, perfect for workshops and retreats.
The Corfu Tantra Festival is one of the highlights of the year at the Corfu Buddha Hall. This is a transformational event focused on sacred sensuality. You can immerse yourself in a variety of activities to deepen your connection with yourself and others. The festival includes practices like sexual intercourse as part of the sacred union technique.
Accommodation is self arranged, there are many options in the village of Arillas. The festival ticket includes breakfast and lunch, use of the Buddha Hall facilities and local shuttle from Arillas beach to the venue. Private sessions with festival teachers can be booked separately.
Join The Corfu Tantra Festival
3. Osho Nisarga - India
Osho Nisarga, situated in the peaceful foothills of the Dhauladhar range in Dharamsala, India is a meditation and retreat center that embodies the holistic vision of Osho. One of its main annual events is the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra Retreat facilitated by Tantra Essence that is happening from Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2025. The center also offers workshops and training sessions that nurture yoour spiritual path.
Osho Nisarga is designed for deep meditation and transformation. The center has bright and stylish rooms and organic food made with local produce. The natural environment with the stunning mountain views and peaceful surroundings helps in meditation.
4. Angsbacka Festival - Sweden
Angsbacka Tantra Festival is held every year at the Angsbacka Course & Festival Center in Molkom, Sweden. It’s the biggest Tantra festival in the world and attracts participants from all over the globe who come to explore the tantric practices. There are also multiple other festivals offered throughout the year at the center. The festival offers live music and a wide variety of teachings encompassing Both Tantra and Conscious Sexuality Practice
Participants can choose from a variety of workshops for different levels and intensity. There is a big emphasis on creativity with opportunities to paint and craft in the creativity tent. The festival also has the Samba Love Train where you can express yourself through dance and music.
Angsbacka is situated in a beautiful setting near a forest and a lake, so it’s a peaceful and natural environment for the festival. The venue has all the facilities for a wide range of activities so you can be comfortable and enriched.
5. Skydancing Tantra - USA and Europe
SkyDancing Tantra is a modern path of awakening created by Margot Anand to help you explore your ecstatic potential and bring it into your daily life. SkyDancing means to achieve ecstatic states and integrate them into your life. This path was inspired by the tantric tradition of Yeshe Tsogyal, an 8th century Tibetan figure known as the Great Skydancer.
SkyDancing Tantra draws from various spiritual traditions like Tantric, Yogic, Buddhist, Taoist, Sufi and Native American practices and modern techniques like psychology, bioenergetics and neurolinguistic programming.
The Love and Ecstasy Training (LET) is the flagship course of SkyDancing Tantra, consisting of three cycles with intensive workshops, personal coaching and community support to help you integrate the Tantra teachings into your daily life.
6. Ma Krishna Radha - Italy
Ma Krishna Radha is a contemporary mystic, meditation teacher and Tantra expert based in Italy. She is the founder and main teacher at the Tantralife School where she offers workshops and training for individuals and couples to explore themselves and grow through Tantra.
Ma Krishna Radha’s approach to Tantra is influenced by her long meditation background and her time with Osho. Her teachings help you to understand and heal your sexual energy which she sees as a part of your overall spiritual well being.
Tantralife Training is a comprehensive program to explore sexual energy, understand emotional blockages and cultivate healthy relationships through meditation, breathwork and sacred rituals. Personal Growth Sessions are for individuals who want a personalized Tantra journey and a safe space to go deep into their personal exploration and healing.
Ma Krishna Radha’s teachings are known for being gentle and inclusive. She works with a wide range of people including those who have had sexual trauma and helps them to heal and rediscover their original sexual and spiritual potential. Her approach is characterized by creating a safe and respectful space where people can explore their deepest fears and desires without judgment.
7. Tao Garden with Grand Master Mantak Chia - Thailand
Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort is located in the beautiful countryside of Chiang Mai, Thailand and was founded by Grand Master Mantak Chia. This famous retreat center is dedicated to the Taoist teachings and the Universal Healing Tao system and is a sanctuary for those who want to improve their physical, emotional and spiritual well being.
Mantak Chia is a world famous Taoist Master with over 45 years of teaching experience and has written more than 60 books on Taoist practices. His approach combines traditional Taoist teachings with modern wellness practices to harmonize body, mind and spirit. The Universal Healing Tao system developed by Chia includes Qigong, Tai Chi and Taoist meditation.
Tao Garden has various accommodations from simple rooms to deluxe townhouses all designed for comfort and serenity. Guests can enjoy facilities like saltwater swimming pool, herbal steam room, fitness center and a Pakua holistic medical clinic that offers both Eastern and Western treatments. The resort has an organic restaurant that caters to different dietary needs and preferences and focuses on health and nutrition.
Tao Garden offers various programs to improve health and well being including regular Qigong and Tai Chi classes to cultivate internal energy and Chi Nei Tsang, a deep abdominal massage for emotional and energy blockages. Detox Programs include chelation, colon therapy and raw food fasting at our organic juice bar. There are Ayurvedic Treatments like Shirodhara and Abhyanga for relaxation and energy balance. They also host various Workshops and Retreats throughout the year like Summer Healing Retreat and specialized Taoist practice training sessions.
8. Tantra Awakening - Holland
Shivani is a dedicated Tantra teacher offering various transformative retreats in Holland through her organization Tantra Awakening. Shivani’s approach to Tantra is to embrace and live all aspects of yourself with awareness and consciousness. Her teachings include active and silent meditations, emotional expression, massages, dancing and cultivating sexual (kundalini) energy. Shivani’s personal journey and training with renowned teachers like Ma Ananda Sarita has deeply influenced her gentle and wise teaching style.
The Rising in Love – Tantric Couples Course in Edanz, Groningen is 6 sessions over several weeks and is designed to deepen the connection between the couple through partner exercises, meditations and breathwork, no sexual activities. Chakra Journey course is a journey through the chakras through meditation and movement, praised for its clear and structured approach. Weekend Workshops are held at various locations in the Netherlands including Drenthe.
9. Shashi Solluna - Mexico
Shashi Solluna is a well known Tantra teacher who offers retreats in Costa Rica and Mexico blending Taoist and Tantric practices. She has studied with Mantak Chia and Ma Ananda Sarita so you can expect a deep and authentic Tantra experience.
Shashi Solluna offers Personal and Couples Retreats in various locations in Mexico, Playa del Carmen and Quintana Roo. These retreats are about healing and deepening intimate relationships through Tao Tantric practices, meditations and therapy. Shashi also integrates Mantak Chia’s teachings in her Universal Healing Tao System programs and conducts month long Teacher Trainings that cover Taoist practices, Tantric rituals and therapy for those who want to deepen their Tantra practice and teaching skills.
Preparing for a Deeper Connection
To get the most out of your tantric retreat and Tantra meditation retreat, set clear intentions and goals. What do you want to achieve, deepen your spiritual practice, enhance intimacy or increase self awareness? Be open to new experiences and flexible and you will get the most out of the retreat.
What to Bring:
- Clothing: Loose comfortable clothes for yoga and meditation.
- Personal Items:. Bring what makes you feel comfortable and at home.
- Meditation Tools: If you have specific meditation tools or items you use regularly, bring those along.
- Journal: Keeping a journal will help you to track your thoughts and progress during the retreat.
For specific retreats check the packing list on the retreat page on the Tantra Essence website.
Coming to a Tantra retreat with an open mind and willing to step out of your comfort zone is essential. The retreats are designed to challenge and push you to your ‘tender edge’ where you are challenged enough to evolve and still have healthy boundaries.
Conclusion
A tantra retreat experience can significantly enhance intimacy, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. To find the best retreat for you:
- Research different options and read reviews.
- Set clear intentions for what you hope to achieve.
- Prepare to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences.
