Esoteric Tantra Yoga
At Ananda we offer a year course of Esoteric Tantra Yoga, an extensive and in-depth course that gradually takes you deeper into the mysteries of Tantra. The techniques and theory which you get during the course are very effective and are based on the ancient secret tantric teachings adapted to modern times. The Tantric teachings are explained in a grounded and often playful way, but also integrate knowledge from modern science.
Tantra shows us that the keys to living
consciously and ecstatically are:
To stay calm, lucid, and centered in the midst of our daily life.To bring the sacred into the mundane.To say YES to every situation, to both the joys and the challenges that life brings.To live life to its fullest potential, with maximum awareness.To turn everyday situations into an opportunity for expansion towards our highest spiritual potential.
Esoteric Tantra Yoga
At Ananda we offer a year course of Esoteric Tantra Yoga, an extensive and in-depth course that gradually takes you deeper into the mysteries of Tantra. The techniques and theory which you get during the course are very effective and are based on the ancient secret tantric teachings adapted to modern times. The Tantric teachings are explained in a grounded and often playful way, but also integrate knowledge from modern science.
Tantra shows us that the keys to living
consciously and ecstatically are:
To stay calm, lucid, and centered in the midst of our daily life.To bring the sacred into the mundane.To say YES to every situation, to both the joys and the challenges that life brings.To live life to its fullest potential, with maximum awareness.To turn everyday situations into an opportunity for expansion towards our highest spiritual potential.
What is Tantra?
Tantra is a celebration of life, where we gradually abandon any kind of ‘celibacy’ in our life. Instead of contracting and rejecting when life gets ‘too much’, we seek to embrace in deep felt openness and awareness of the “here and now”, no matter what is happening, or how it is happening.
It is an active admiration of life and nature, where no aspect is declined: inner or outer aspects, joy, sorrow, laughter, crying, anger, intimacy, trust, doubt, shadow and light. Tantra is neither repression nor promiscuity since each of them is the vector of the other. It is what is, and to experience what ‘is’ in full awareness.
Tantra is an invitation to discover the sacred dimension of your life and to let the body, heart and consciousness vibrate in unison. It is to discover life as a whole and to unveil the divine spark within all human beings. By a special use of all our senses, our sensuality, our mind and spirit we can reach mystic experiences.
In essence Tantra is not technique, but love; it’s a prayer, a relaxation into the heart to the point where a space is generated. It is the art of experiencing intensely every moment in your life.
Our very passions and desires versus our power to become conscious and lucid are the dynamics of Tantra. As Guhyasamaja Tantra mentions, “No one can achieve Liberation only through difficult and tormenting practices; yet Liberation may be achieved through conscious satisfaction of desires.”
Tantra Essentials
This course is structured in separate modules along the year.
Each module consists of 2 sessions of about 4h30‘ in such a way that we can have homework & feedback in order to deepen every level. For each module you will receive printed course material in Dutch or English.
Each course includes theory and practice in which we practice the techniques we have learned so far. The group techniques do not contain any form of erotic practices. The techniques given in the course start with the classical yoga techniques, which means that you learn at a basic level the Tantric perspective, and from there we gradually develop other methods. The course also integrates some playful group exercises that help one to awaken the heart, to overcome internal barriers and to transform.
During the year 2022-2023 the following 4 modules will take place
Module:
Core teachings & basic tantric practices
- What is Tantra? Tools & principles.
- The law of attraction based on resonance & other tantric principles
- Yoga practice
- Mapping the human energetic system, subtle anatomy – Koshas & Chakras
- Energy work; exercises to experience the “chakras”.
- Power of polarity, Shiva/Shakti, understanding femininity and masculinity
- Meditation: Transfiguration Shiva-Sakty
When: 1-st session on Saturday 29/10 from 9:30 & 2-nd session on Saturday 19/11 from 9:30
Module:
Vital life force & the root spine chakra
- Presentation of Muladhara chakra
- Asanas, techniques & meditations for activating Muladhara chakra
- Importance of vitality, grounding, stability, latent potential – Kundalini Shakti
- Predominant level of consciousness, inner attitudes & limitations – the power of unison, courage vs paranoia
- Behavioral characteristics of the human being mainly active at the level of Muladhara Chakra
When: 1-st session on Saturday 03/12 from 9:30 & 2-nd session on Saturday 14/01 from 9:30
Module:
Sexuality & the sacral plexus
- Presentation Swadhisthana Chakra
- The principle of pleasure
- Imagination and creativity
- Asanas, techniques & meditations for activating Svadhistana chakra
- The creative potential and spiritual life
- The magic triangle and the control of sexual energy ; the importance of sexual continence
- Consecration – aligning our individual will with the Universal Will
- Tantric eroticism, multiorgasmic man/woman, transmutation & sublimation
When: 1-st session on Saturday 11/02 from 9:30 & 2-nd session on Saturday 04/03 from 9:30
Module:
Personal performance, will power & conscious self-development
- Presentation Manipura Chakra
- The principle of the ego; the Law of occult offering
- The Will power,
- Discipline & Freedom
- Self-confidence & Dignity
- Asanas, techniques & meditations for activating Manipura chakra
- Power, the driving force; Secret information about power ,
- Psychology at the level of Manipura Chakra, Self-esteem, Humour
- Importance of Inner alchemy, sublime fire, Self confidence, conscious effort
- Tantric morality, Yama/Niyamas, , healthy lifestyle & diet
When: 1-st session on Saturday 22/04 from 9:30 & 2-nd session on Saturday 06/05 from 9:30
All Tantra modules are on Saturdays from 9:30 till 14:00. You can opt to enroll for the entire year course for a reduced price or you can choose to follow them separate and pay per module.
If you are not fully sure to enroll for all, you can first enroll for Module 1 and decide at the end of that module. The reduction is valid till 25th of November.
Send an email to check availability of places and we will give you all further details.
If you pay for all four modules you get 10% discount:
- 360€/290€ (student -26 y, 65+)
- 290€/250€ (student -26 y, 65+) – price valid for hatha yoga students in Ananda
If you pay per module:
- 100€/80€ (student -26 y, 65+)
- 80€/70€ (student -26 y, 65+) – price valid for hatha yoga students in Ananda
Tantra Advanced
For all tantrics who acquired the fundamentals
Tantra advanced is a continuation of the workshops of Tantra essentials for all Hatha yoga students of the 2-nd year and higher who attended minimum 3 chakras workshops (or are following the chakra workshops in parallel with Tantra advanced).
With the advanced modules you have greater chances to embrace the tantric teachings and bring them into your life in a way that leads to real and lasting transformation. Tantra is a genuine experience of life that begins from where you are in your life in this moment: you’ll begin to understand the significance of each of your life experiences – emotions, reactions, understandings or circumstances in your life, job, relationships, interactions with friends and family. You are given the “tools” to build the perfect love relationship, perfect harmony in your family life, with your friends … and all of these will lead to the discovering of our inner Self, to who we really are, the feeling that life is how it should be and gives us a sense of happiness. Everything becomes significant and meaningfull, it brings more coherence to life and allows you to understand why did it “happen” to you.
What to expect?
Each workshop will last in average 3h30 – 4h. You can expect:
- Presentation of the 1st theoretical subject (1) for 50min.
- The main practice of approx. 90 minutes that consists of:
- an initial phase of awareness and warming up – to stretch the muscles, increase flexibility, and gently prepare the body to perform the various postures of ASANAS successfully.
- the main practice that include asanas, pranayama, meditation and visualization – and their effects on your inner states & daily life.
- the complete yogic relaxation – an active, conscious relaxation of the entire being. It crystallizes the results of the practice, creating long-lasting effects that we can perceive even in daily life.
- Presentation of 2nd theoretical subject (2) for 40min.
- Specific meditation and other techniques taught in the course for about 30min.
Small breaks with tea and biscuits are foreseen.
Module 1:
Tantric Alchemy & Koshas
This module is about transmutation & sublimation of sexual energy and how to direct it towards higher purposes. We study the subtle anatomy of the human being, including the energetic and mental layers.
- Workshop 1 – 22/10: Karma Yoga and tantric attitude, common elements and specific ways to integrate it in your practice + essential elements of Tantric Alchemy (part 1).
- Workshop 2 – 12/11: Tantric Alchemy (part 2&3), pranamaya kosha and manomaya kosha (etheric & astral body)
- Workshop 3 – 26/11: Tantric Alchemy (part 4&5), vijnanamaya kosha en anandamaya kosha (body of intellect and bliss)
- Workshop 4 – 10/12: Tantric Alchemy (part 6); the Supreme Self & Vijnanasana
When: 4 workshops on Saturdays from 9:30 – 13:30 – 22/10, 12/11, 26/11 en 10/12. The module need to be followed per 4 workshops.
Module 2:
Maha Vidya in Esoteric Tantra Yoga
In this module we will work with Prana – the mysterious force of life, & how it is influencing the level of our vitality, well-being, emotional and mental state.
We will open the big chapter of The Ten Great Cosmic Powers, with Mahavidya Kali presented in the tantric tradition
Starting with this module the yoga practice will include also couple asanas.
- Workshop 1: Prana &pranayama -– the principle of pranayama.The fundamental connection between mind, breath and sexuality.
- Workshop 2 : Maha Vidya in Esoteric Tantra Yoga – importance of Shakti in Tantra. The principle of Shakti and the tantric vision on feminine power.
- Workshop 3: The Great Cosmic Power Kali (1), the power of time and transformation”“Bhadra Kali – the benefic aspect of the Great Cosmic Power of time and transformation”.
- Workshop 4 : The Great Cosmic Power Kali (2)“Adoring Kali is harmoniously awakening Kundalini Shakti and guiding it to the supreme power centre Sahasrara”
Initiation in Kali’s mantra.
When: 3 Saturdays + 1 Sunday from 9:30 – 14:00 – 21/1, 4/2, 11/3, 26/3. The module need to be followed per 4 workshops.
Module 3:
Transfiguration & Tantric eroticism
This module is about the difference between sex and pure eroticism and how genuine Tantrics approach relationships & lovemaking.
We study practical methods to use the creative sexual potential for higher purposes, to improve focus and performance at work, to increase love and happiness in everyday life and even to reach the highest spiritual realizations.
- Workshop 1: Yoga nidra – ecstatic relaxation and conscious sleep
The great importance of relaxation doubled by lucidity – the tantric fundamental attitude
- Workshop 2 : Transfiguration (part 1&2)
- Workshop 3: Tantric eroticism (part 1&2)
- Workshop 4 : Tantric eroticism (part 3&4)
When: Saturdays from 9:30 – 14:00 – 29/4,13/5, 3/6, 17/6. The module need to be followed per 4 workshops.
Module 4:
Secrets of the tantric couple relationships
In this module are given keys for long-lasting love and attraction in a couple relationship. In Tantra, relationships and lovemaking are some of the most powerful tools for growth, transformation and endless happiness.
We study how men can develop more masculine stamina and stand-up power and how women can unlock their feminine charm and beauty and how to awaken the Goddess within.
- Workshop 1 : Secrets of the tantric couple relationship (part 1&2)
- Workshop 2 : Secrets of the tantric couple relationship (part 3&4)
- Workshop 3: Secrets of the tantric couple relationship (part 5&6)
- Workshop 4 : Secrets of the tantric couple relationship; Yoni Mudra (part 7&8)
When: Data will follow from August 2023 – Saturdays from 9:30 – 14:00
All Tantra modules are on Saturdays from 9:30 till 14:00. The entire module of 4 workshops can only be followed in its entirety. This allows us to go deep into the subject and to garantee a certain level.
Send an email to check availability of places and we will give you all further details.
The module consists out of 4 workshops. Your investement:
- Per module: €130 (students -26ys €120)
Wat onze leerlingen zeggen over ons
De tantra-modules waren voor mij een enorme verrijking. Je krijgt zoveel aangeboden in deze diepgaande, uitgebreide sessies en ook in de lectuur die je meekrijgt.
Ik beleef mijn dagelijkse leven hierdoor vanuit een andere, meer bewuste insteek. Hoe je vanuit jezelf alles rondom jou beleeft en mee vormgeeft. Dit maakt vele momenten intenser, speelser en mooier.
Op andere tijden helpt het je de leerkansen te zien in wat zich voordoet. Ik zou dit iedereen aanraden die graag in de diepte duikt en op zoek is naar transformatie.
Eerstkomende activiteiten
Ananda biedt heel wat activiteiten aan in de weekends. Dit kunnen vrouwencirkels zijn, mannengroepen, detoxworkshops, SOUL evenings, masterclasses, retraites …. en nog zoveel meer.
Wat maakt ons anders dan andere yogacentra?
Bij ons geen korte lessen van een uur! Een beginnersles duurt minimum 1u30min. Vanaf het 2de jaar duren de lessen minimum 1u45, vanaf het 3de jaar 2uur. Deze tijd hebben we nodig om diepgang en kwaliteit te kunnen bieden.Alle lessen werken opbouwend. We starten in september en leren elke week iets nieuws, zowel theorie als oefeningen. Na een eerste jaar, kan je doorstromen naar een 2de jaar, nadien een 3de jaar, enz.Onze lessen zijn gebaseerd op de authentieke leringen zoals eeuwen geleden onderwezen. We distantiëren ons van de moderne varianten zoals fitnessyoga e.d., maar grijpen terug naar het traditionele onderricht. Uiteraard aangepast aan onze tijd en maatschappij.Elke week krijg je een geschreven cursus mee naar huis. Hierin staat samengevat waarover de les ging. Heb je eens een les gemist, dan kan je thuis alles rustig nalezen.De docenten hebben minstens 10 jaar yoga ervaring en beschikken over internationale diploma’s. Ze volgen jaarlijks verdere opleidingen, stages en retraites met als doel zich verder te bekwamen in yoga en in hun eigen innerlijke evolutie.
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Over ons
Onze school
Ananda heeft een klein maar toegewijd team van yogadocenten met een jarenlange ervaring in yoga en meditatie. Allen zijn gecertificeerd en hebben een 2-jarige opleiding genoten bij ATMAN, International Federation of Yoga&Meditation.
Prijzen
Al onze lessen worden per serie van 10 opeenvolgende weken betaald en kosten:
€120 voor Hatha
Studenten (-26j) en 65+ betalen: €105 voor Hatha
Contactgegevens
Adres: Kemmelbergstraat 14
2600 Antwerpen / Berchem
Telefoon:
0484 61 22 34 (Winde)
0486 87 53 27 (Nucu)
Email: info@anandayoga.be
Reknr: BE46 0015 9882 5536
BTW: BE0895.458.072