Tantra Near Me: Best Retreats, Events, & Workshops Globally
Aug 05, 2024
In our fast-paced, often disconnected lives, many of us crave a deeper sense of intimacy, presence, more sex, and spiritual fulfillment. This is where the ancient wisdom of Tantra comes in. Tantra is a powerful path that celebrates the sacred union of mind, body, and spirit, helping you unlock your full potential for love, creativity, and inner peace.
By attending a retreat or workshop, you'll embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, learning to harness the potent energy of your own life force. Whether you're seeking to reignite the spark in your relationship, heal from past traumas, or simply deepen your connection to the present moment, a Tantra experience can be a game-changer.
And the best part? You don't have to travel to the other side of the world to find these life-changing opportunities – there are incredible retreats and workshops available both near you and globally, waiting to guide you towards a more embodied, passionate, and purposeful existence.
Best Rated Retreats
SkyDancing Tantra International
SkyDancing Tantra is a spiritual and mystical Tantra path inspired by the story of Buddha Padma Sambhava and his consort, Yesche Tsogyel during the 8th Century in Tibet. The core practice of this path, according to ancient scriptures, was about cultivating the transmutation of sexual energies, desire and pleasure into a transcendental awakening, at the very moment of the Union between Consciousness (Shiva) and Energy (Shakti).
This moment of Ecstasy is a precious Awakening that can be reached through the Practice which I have created and named “Riding the Wave of Bliss”. This practice is illustrated in ancient pictures from the Tibetan Buddhist Iconography. They represent the man, sitting in lotus, and the woman sitting on his laps in an embrace. Subtle exchanges of energies arise from this union. They are described in Chapter 9 of my book, “Love, Sex and Awakening”.
SkyDancing Tantra International is based in Europe, with a central presence in France. Their retreats and workshops, however, are held in various stunning locations around the world, providing diverse and enriching environments for participants.
Rooted in Margot Anand’s teachings, this school blends body, mind, and spirit seamlessly. The workshops offer both beginners and seasoned practitioners a safe space to explore their spirituality, and sensuality. The teachers here are incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. The retreat locations are breathtaking, providing a serene backdrop that enhances the entire experience.
1. Touching Desire (Level 1):
- Location: Four Springs Retreat Center, Middletown, CA
- Cost: $695 - $845 per person
- Dates: Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
- Event Type: Exploring sensuality and sexuality through Tantric touch
2. Tropical Tantra Coaching:
- Location: Lokita's Sanctuary, Costa Rica
- Cost: $2450 per person
- Dates: Jan 4, 2025 - Jan 11, 2025
- Event Type: Custom-designed coaching program with private sessions.
TantraLife
Radha is a contemporary mystic and an internationally renowned Meditation and Tantra teacher. She is the inspirer of Tantralife school. Since 30 years Radha has been teaching Tantra and meditation across the world and has helped thousands of people from all walks of life transform their sexual energy so to access superconsciousness.
Radha is one of the very few people to have learned Tantra and meditation directly from osho , having lived with Osho for over 20 years, meditating, studying, and working as a “medium” in the energy transmissions between Master and disciples.
Radha has drawn from her 40-years experience as a spiritual seeker, meditator and Tantra teacher to found Tantralife and create an original method to make the ancient and esoteric science of Tantra accessible to modern-day people.
Radha is often invited as a Tantra and meditation expert on radio and television shows. Radha’s competence and communication skills have led to successful collaborations with medical clinics as a sexual counsellor. She has lectured for both seminars and post-graduate courses in the medical field.Radha is the author of the book: Tantra. A Way Of Living And Loving, translated in eight languages.
Tantralife is guided by the expertise of Radha C. Luglio and her team of experienced teachers. This school provides a unique blend of personal growth and spiritual awakening through a variety of courses and retreats.
Tantralife's programs cater to different levels of experience, offering something for everyone. Whether you're new to the practice or an experienced practitioner, each session is designed to activate your sexual energy and help you connect deeply with your inner self.
The courses include ancient tantric meditations, Osho Active Meditations, conscious dance, and bioenergetics techniques, all aimed at freeing emotional blocks and enhancing personal growth.
Notable Courses and Retreats
1. Tantralife Experience Intensive Training:
- Location: Tuscany, Italy
- Cost: €1270 (excluding accommodation and meals)
- Dates: August 9-18, 2024
- Focus: A deep dive into personal growth covering physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects.
2. Tantra: Two Becomes One:
- Location: Orvieto, Italy
- Cost: €475
- Dates: 5 days (August 30-September 3, 2024)
- Focus: A retreat for couples and intimate friends to experience deep connection and union.
Daniel Odier
Daniel has been giving seminars all over the world for over 28 years. Encouraging great freedom, while rejecting dogmas, beliefs, certainties, and even the posture of "Master" (the Spanish translation of one of his books has neen aptly titled: "Adiós Guru!"), Daniel is very close to his students and directly introduces them to the nakedness of the heart-mind nature.
He transmits the tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, a completely iconoclastic path which is part of the "crazy wisdome" tradition of the the Yogini, directly offering a revelatory experience of the Kashmiri Mahamudra.
Daniel Odier offers a transformative experience through his seminars and workshops. Daniel's teachings are deeply rooted in the traditions of Kashmir Shaivism and Chan (Chinese Zen), blending these ancient practices to offer a holistic spiritual journey.
His profound connection to his masters, including the Yogini Lalita Devî and Kalu Rinpoche, enriches his teachings with authenticity and depth. This lineage is reflected in his workshops, which emphasize direct, experiential learning rather than theoretical knowledge.
Daniel conducts various workshops and residential seminars worldwide, each designed to immerse participants in the core practices of Kashmir Tantra. Some notable offerings include:
1. Tantralife Experience Intensive Training:
- Dates: 26 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
- Cost: 490 Euro
- Focus: Same as above
Tantra Illuminated
Christopher Wallis is a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years of experience. He was initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, and received education at yoga āshrams, both in India and the West.Subsequently, he engaged in fourteen years of formal education in Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, and classical Indian religions.
He combines his own practice of more than 25 years with a rigorous inquiry into the original Sanskrit sources to accurately translate and bring to modern practitioners this ancient non-dual wisdom. The practices aim to facilitate both spiritual awakening and enhanced well-being for people in all walks of life. His community of students frequently praise his deep love for the tradition and the clarity of thought and expression.
Tantra Illuminated, led by Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis, offers an accessible path into Classical Tantra. Tantra Illuminated provides an extensive array of online resources suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Members can access over 1000 hours of teachings, including live weekly sessions, over 150 recorded yoga classes, 17 signature courses, and a vast library of downloadable meditations and mantra practices.
The platform hosts lively forums and regular live calls, fostering a sense of connection among practitioners worldwide. Tantra Illuminated also offers online retreats, such as the Kula Online Retreat, which focuses on community and the deeper meaning of Kula, a Sanskrit term for body, family, and community.
The platform offers a variety of courses, such as:
1. Online Retreats:
- Focus on themes such as community (Kula), awakened relating, and the teachings of Abhinavagupta. These retreats include live sessions, recorded teachings, and interactive components.
2. Signature Courses:
- Foundations of Tantric Yoga: Comprehensive introduction covering philosophy, practices, and meditations.
- The Vijñāna-Bhairava-Tantra: Detailed study of 112 Tantric meditation methods.
- 8 Keys to Liberation & 8 Pitfalls on the Path: Exploring obstacles and aids on the spiritual path.
3. Beginner Meditations and Readings:
- A foundational course for those new to Tantric Yoga, offering daily lessons and practices over two weeks.
4. Ongoing Online Classes:
- Weekly live yoga āsana classes and over 150 recorded sessions, rooted in Tantrik teachings.
5. Meditation and Mantra Practices:
- Extensive library of downloadable meditations and mantra recitation practices to build a daily practice.
Membership Subscriptions:
- Free membership provides access to select resources.
- The Sadhaka Membership, which offers full access to all courses, live calls, and other resources, is available with varying subscription fees, often starting with a free trial.
Deva Ashik's Tantra and Meditation School
Ashik is on the path of the unity in service of Sacred Sexuality. His meditation practice focuses on the body, it reveals the holiness of everything. He has worked from Primal to Shamanism, Holistic Massage to Emotional Expression, Bioenergetics to Sufism. He is a Sannyasin deeply touched by Osho’s Active Meditations and Tantra practice.
Ashik is a certified Learning Love teacher, as well as a qualified therapist in Tantra, Somatic Experience, Yoga, Breathwork and Abdominal Massage.
He is also the founder of Awakeland Portugal Retreat centre, a space he has created for people to experience collective enlightenment as an individual process. He believes that the great shift is to stop trying to change and accept what is, in sync with Mother Earth and Heart acceptance. Ashik’s joy is expressed through gratitude and celebration of life.
Deva Ashik is an esteemed international teacher, author, and founder of Awakeland in Portugal. His teachings focus on creating safe environments that help individuals release social conditionings, discover their true nature, and balance their masculine and feminine energies through the sensations of the body.
Ashik’s approach emphasizes the expansion of consciousness and the importance of meditation as a tool to reveal deeper truths about existence. Influenced by Osho's teachings, Ashik encourages a profound connection with the body and the natural world, seeing the human body as a microcosm of the universe. Ashik is currently taking a sabbatical and there is no current information about upcoming events.
Tantra Essence Events & Retreats
Soulmate Level 1
- Location: Germany
- Dates: 16 - 22 September, 2024
- Cost: €3333 (Early Bird), €3495 (Regular)
The Soulmate retreat series focuses on enhancing intimacy and deepening the connection between partners. Participants will learn about the ancient secrets of intimacy through guided practices, meditations, and dance. The retreat aims to create a profound transformation in how participants experience love and human connection.
Goddess Essence Retreat
- Location: Bali
- Dates: 25 Sept - 1 Oct, 2024
- Cost: $1380 (Early bird), $1580 (Regular)
The Goddess Essence retreat is designed to unleash your feminine energy. It is a 7 day journey where you learn to find fulfillment in life and in all of your relationships. This experience helps you tap into your creative energy and learn how to live your true expansive nature.
Tantra Man Training
- Location: Bali
- Dates: 13 - 17 October 2024
- Cost: $995 (Early Bird), $1095 (Regular).
The Tantra Man Training is a retreat designed specifically for men to explore their masculinity and sexuality. The program includes teachings on ejaculation mastery, holistic masculinity, emotional healing, and meditation practices. Participants will engage in men's circles and build deep connections with other men, fostering a sense of brotherhood and support.
Find a Tantra Event Near You
Our Tantra Essence events are happening worldwide. Discover an event near you and join our Tantra Essence community where you will find support on your tantric path toward self discovery.
Best Rated Retreats In North America/ USA
Hridaya Yoga
Hridaya Yoga was founded from a deep yearning to share the message of the Heart with ever more people. At our centers, we transmit non-dual yogic teachings formally—via silent meditation retreats, yoga courses, and workshops—and informally—through daily life in a vibrant community of people dedicated to living with an Open Heart. In this way, we help those searching for meaning discover their inner Self and experience the love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.
Hridaya Yoga, with centers in Mazunte, Mexico, and Longeval, France, offers a profound and sacred approach to Tantra and sexuality, integrating these aspects into the broader journey of self-revelation and spiritual awakening. The school emphasizes the sacredness of sexuality as an integral part of human experience, providing a pathway to deeper self-connection and understanding.
Overview of Offerings:
1. Tantra Is Bliss Workshop
- Location: Longeval, France
- Dates: August 7-10, 2024
- Cost:€300 for the course fee, with additional accommodation costs
- Description: This workshop, presented by Antoaneta Gotea, emphasizes the blissful aspects of Tantra. It includes teachings on Yoga, meditative practices, and conscious loving.
2. 5-Day Alchemy of the Heart Relationship & Tantra Love Retreat
- Location: Mazunte, Mexico
- Dates: Dec 18 - 22, 2024
- Cost: 6850 MXN for the course fee, with additional accommodation costs
- Description: This retreat focuses on conscious relationships and love, combining psychotherapeutic techniques with traditional practices. It aims to foster intimate connections and personal growth through partner meditations, Hatha Yoga, and engaging lectures.
Best Rated Retreats In Europe
Tantra Awakening
I wish to share my love for tantra with you. Before really getting into tantra, I was practicing and teaching a lot of yoga. And although I still love yoga too, it never really felt like a ‘complete’ practice to me. When I decided to dive into the world of tantra, I understood what I had been missing.
Tantra doesn’t exclude any part of me, tantra includes all of me.
Suddenly ALL of me was welcome. My anger, my sadness, my playfulness, my animal side, my fears, my joy, my busy mind, my sensuality, my sexuality – everything. Before I was fighting with a lot of these aspects of myself. Fighting with everything that isn’t me in my essence, fighting with my humanness. I thought that was the way to enlightenment.
I discovered the opposite is true. The key is not fighting – it is fully embracing and living all aspects of myself, but with awareness! Consciously.
Shivani, the founder of Tantra Awakening, is a dedicated and passionate teacher based in the Netherlands. With a rich background in Spanish language and yoga, Shivani has traveled extensively, spending significant time in Spain and Argentina, which has influenced her open, relaxed teaching style.
Shivani's journey began after experiencing a profound spiritual awakening at age 24, inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s "The Power of Now." Her extensive training includes a Master’s degree in Teaching Spanish, a three-year Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Buenos Aires, and advanced studies in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Pranic Healing.
Shivani completed her Teacher Training with Ma Ananda Sarita and Swami Anahata, deepening her expertise in authentic practices. Shivani’s approach emphasizes the full embrace and conscious living of all aspects of oneself. She teaches that Tantra is not about fighting our human nature but about integrating and celebrating our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves with awareness.
Shivani offers a variety of workshops, courses, and retreats, both in-person and online. The website currently does not display future events, but you can enroll in the online training currently available.
1. Online Training: Self-Love Healing
- Duration: 7 days (1 hour per day)
- Description: A guided meditation and relaxation program to foster self-love.
- Cost: Contact for pricing details.
Tao Tantric Arts
Shashi Solluna has trained in several aspects of Tantra including NeoTantra, Classical Tantra and Taoist Sexual Arts. She began her journey into Tantra with Taoist Arts in the year 2000. She added a personal practice with her beloved using Margot Anand's guide The Art of Sexual Ecstasy, which led her into the world of NeoTantra. Studying relationship dynamics and space holding skills at the Osho Ashram in Pune gave her the tools to present her work and practices.
From 2006-2008 she was resident at Mantak Chia's centre, Tao Garden, where she co-authored a book with him, worked at the healing centre and taught on the trainings. For the next four years Shashi ran a Retreat Centre as part of The Sanctuary Thailand, running retreats, workshops, festivals, classes and managing a healing centre and cafe.
She has now left that project in order to give more time and attention to teaching.
In 2009 Shahid returned to Pune to attend the therapist raining, including space holding, Gestalt therapy and relationship counselling. This training brought the fusion of therapy tools with meditation, bringing her earlier psychology eduction into even more alignment with her work in Tantra.
Shashi Solluna is a highly respected teacher with a rich background in NeoTantra, Classical Tantra, and Taoist Sexual Arts. Her journey began in 2000 with the study of Taoist Arts. She deepened her personal practice with her beloved using Margot Anand's guide "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy," which opened the door to the world of NeoTantra for her.
Further studying relationship dynamics and space-holding skills at the Osho Ashram in Pune provided her with the tools to effectively present her work and practices.
Offerings:
1. Tantric Massage for Couples
- Location: Glastonbury, UK
- Dates: August 23-25th, 2024
- Cost: $400 per person for the course fee, with additional accommodation costs
- Description: Participants will engage in partner meditations, Tantric rituals, and guided exercises designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other. The retreat emphasizes conscious loving and communication, helping couples to create a harmonious and fulfilling partnership.
Layla Martin's Tantra School
Women's Health Magazine calls me "The Headmistress of Pleasure" and Cosmopolitan calls me a "Sexpert Extraordinaire," but I am also a Tantric, mystic goofball and a hardcore science nerd at heart.
Studying sexuality and human biology at Stanford University and Tantra in Asia for almost 10 years, I found answers about sex and spirituality that blew my mind and opened me up to a whole new level of understanding.
Now, I'm here to share those learnings with you AND show you how to upgrade your sex life and love life by integrating things like numbness, fear, shame or guilt....transforming them into bliss, connection, pleasure, and love that allow you to experience the epic and delicious sex you were born for.
Layla Martin's Tantra School offers a transformative journey into the realms sacred sexuality, emphasizing the integration of pleasure, spirituality, confidence, and personal empowerment. She has been Dubbed “The Headmistress of Pleasure” by Women’s Health Magazine and a “Sexpert Extraordinaire” by Cosmopolitan.
Offerings:
1. The VITA™ Coaching Certification
- Location: Online
- Duration: Ongoing
- Cost: Pricing available upon inquiry
- Description: The VITA™ Coaching Certification is an in-depth training program for individuals who wish to become certified coaches.
Best Rated Retreats In Asia
ReDiscover ThySelf
She is a certified yoga therapist (Svyasa) and a Tantra teacher (Tantra-essence) for the last 19 years...
Dhyan Samya is a certified yoga therapist and teacher with over 19 years of experience in physical-mental health. Specializing in Ayurveda-based breast and body massage, Samya's work honors the sacredness of the feminine. Trained under various esteemed teachers, she has co-taught at international festivals and retreats and leads Shakti circles across India.
Samya's mission is to help females of all ages realize their spirituality through their bodies, celebrating and honoring their natural form. Her offerings include yoga therapy, meditation, coaching, and transformative retreats designed to foster deep personal growth.
Offerings:
1. 3-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat
- Location: Palampur, India
- Duration: July, September & October 2024
- Cost: $340
- Description: A shorter retreat focused on yoga and meditation practices aimed at balancing the mind and body. This retreat is ideal for individuals seeking a quick yet profound reset from daily stress.
2. 4-Day Self-Love Wellness Retreat
- Location: Dharamshala, India
- Duration: 10-13 & 20-23 Every month of 2024
- Cost: $495
- Description: This retreat focuses on cultivating self-love through a combination of yoga, meditation, and emotional release techniques. It provides a nurturing environment for participants to reconnect with themselves and foster a deep sense of self-compassion.
Mantak Chia School
Master Mantak Chia has been the only one named twice as Qigong Master of the Year by the International Congress of Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong in 1990 and 2012 and is also listed as number 18 of the 100 most Spiritually Influential people in The Watkins Review 2012.
Master Mantak Chia is the founder of the Universal Healing Tao System, as taught throughout the world to tens of thousands of students of the Tao. Here you can find qigong online course for each purpose.
The Mantak Chia School, founded by the renowned Taoist Master Mantak Chia, offers a transformative approach to Taoist practices, focusing on cultivating life-force energy. The school provides a variety of courses and workshops that delve into the intricacies of Taoist practices, emphasizing the harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit. The Mantak Chia School's approach to Taoist practices is deeply rooted in the principles of energy cultivation and inner alchemy.
Offerings:
1. Winter Retreat 2025
- Location: Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort, Thailand
- Duration: 9 January - 4 February, 2025
- Cost: 399€ (Early Bird), 420€ (Regular) - Excluding accommodation
- Description: Participants will explore the fusion of healing and meditation techniques designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. The retreat includes a mix of workshops, guided meditations, and practical applications of Taoist principles, providing a comprehensive approach to inner alchemy and energy cultivation.
Best Rated Retreats In Africa
Fascinating Wonderment
My Body is The Laboratory of Love . Is the place where Love incarnates and experiments ways to Feel and Express . There are as many Laboratories as many bodies on the Planet ...or even more precisely as many Entities in the Cosmos!
- Love is the great Mystery playing in the Laboratory of my Being. The Combinations are Infinite, the Expressions Endless ... and even the messy parts turn out to be Divine !
The School of Fascinating Wonderment, led by Valentina Leo, offers a unique and immersive experience into the realms of erotic wisdom. This school emphasizes deep devotion and the embodiment of tantric teachings through various practices, making spiritual realization a personal and lived experience.
Offerings:
1. SEED - Men's Retreat
- Location: Western Cape, South Africa
- Duration: 28 November - 2 December 2024
- Cost: Pricing available upon inquiry
- Description: This event is dedicated to men and focuses on the sacredness of the male genitals, using love and devotion as tools for de-armouring.
2. The RED Retreat
- Location: Breede River, South Africa
- Dates: October 31 – November 6, 2024)
- Cost: ZAR 7950 (Early Bird), ZAR 8550 (Full Price)
- Description: The RED Retreat is a transformative gathering for women, set in a serene riverside location. Participants engage in a variety of practices including meditation, dance, and sacred rituals. The retreat offers a safe, supportive environment for deep emotional and spiritual exploration, fostering a sense of community and connection among women.
Conclusion
Tantra is a profound and transformative path that can unlock profound levels of intimacy, presence, and spiritual fulfillment in your life. By attending a retreat or workshop, you'll have the opportunity to dive deep into ancient practices and teachings that can help you tap into your full creative and sensual potential.
The retreats and workshops listed in this article offer a diverse array of immersive programs, from couple's retreats focused on sacred intimacy to solo journeys of self-discovery. With options available both near you and across the globe, there's never been a better time to take the first step on your journey.
Experience Tantra in Your Area
Our Tantra Essence events bring world-class teachings and transformative experiences to your doorstep. Find an event near you and learn Tantra in a supportive and engaging environment.
