The Highest Tantra: Kashmiri Shaivism Workshop and Retreat
Part of the Metaphysics Module
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30 August - 13 September 2025
Lentas, Crete Island, Greece
Course Teachings and Content
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General Program
This Kashmiri Shaivism Workshop and Retreat is a residential course. You will spend all 15 days together with your peers and teachers in a beautiful resort at the southern coast of Crete Island, Greece. The whole event consists of the following elements:
- Day 1 (30 August 2025): Arrival and welcome
- Days 2 to 6 (31 August – 4 September 2025): The Kashmiri Shaivism Workshop
- Days 7 to 14 (5-12 September 2025): The Kashmiri Shaivism Silent Retreat
- Day 15 (13 September 2025): Conclusion and departure
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Day 1: Arrival
Chartered bus transport from Heraklion, the capital of Crete island, to the course venue and back is organized by us and is free of charge for you.
16:00 Group pick-up at Heraklion Airport
16:20 Group pick-up at Heraklion city centre
18:00 Approximate arrival to the course venue and settling into your rooms
19:00 Welcome dinner
20:00 Course introduction
22:00 Conclusion and rest -
Days 2 to 6: The Workshop
The schedule for the Kashmiri Shaivism Workshop section of the event will be the following:
08:00 Meditation and Yoga
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Teaching session 1
14:00 Lunch and rest
16:30 Teaching session 2
19:00 Satsang
20:00 Dinner and rest -
Days 7 to 14: The Silent Retreat
The schedule for the Kashmiri Shaivism Retreat section of the event will be the following:
06:30 Wake up gong
07:00 Meditation and Yoga
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Meditation and practice session 1
14:00 Lunch and rest
16:30 Meditation and practice session 2
19:00 Q&A (the questions shall be submitted in writing in order to preserve sacred silence)
20:00 Dinner and rest
22:00 Lights out and night gong -
Day 15: Conclusion
This is the day to make summaries on all of your take-aways and experiences from the whole course. It is also the day where we will leave the venue. The general schedule will look like this:
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Last session of the retreat
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Bus departure back to Heraklion, Crete
17:00 Approximate arrival to Heraklion with drop off at the airport and city centreWe recommend that you do not plan your flight out of Heraklion earlier than 19:00 on September 13. Moreover, we recommend that you stay in Crete for another one or more days for better and deeper integration of the whole Kashmiri Shaivism experience.
Venue
Levinthos and Filoxenia Retreat Center
Lentas, Crete Island, GreeceThis retreat takes place in Levinthos and Filoxenia retreat centres located close to Lentas coastal village on the south coast of Crete island, 75 km from Heraklion. This is a very picturesque spot with panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea and is perfect for our teachings and spiritual practices.
The two guesthouses feature a selection of rooms with stunning views from many. You will be placed in shared accommodation with two to four people per room. Each room has its own en suite bathroom. Accommodation will be allocated in the order of your sign-up date with higher quality rooms given to earlier registrants.
There is a beautiful private beach as part of the property and delicious Cretan vegetarian meals are served three times daily. A true paradise!
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Teachers
Somananda
Founder and Head Teacher
Spiritual yogi, lecturer, teacher and author, Somananda is the founder and head teacher of Somananda Tantra School. Read more
Dharmananda
Senior Teacher
Born in Israel in 1977, Dharmananda could be described as a modern-day “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” of Yoga. He is a meditation master. Read more
Liisa Maimon
Founder and Senior Teacher
An inspiring tantric yogini, Liisa is a strong driving force of the school – both as a senior teacher and general manager. Read more
Siegbert Büschel
Teacher
Siegbert’s initial Christian upbringing prompted him to explore the purpose of life, which ironically led him to Yoga. Read more
Teachers shown on this page may change due to unforeseen circumstances, and each may teach in various capacities. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility regarding the teaching team dynamics.
Tickets
The fee includes: accommodation and meals for the full duration, course teachings and materials, and transportation from Heraklion to the venue and return.
The course fee does not include: Flights and other transportation costs, the cost of personal supplies for each participant (e.g. Yoga mat, Yoga clothing and other items – a list will be sent prior to the course start date).
For cancellation and refunds please carefully read our updated Terms of Service and Liability Waiver before making your booking. By making a booking you confirm that you fully accept all terms presented in these documents.