No prior experience is required. While students already on the yogic path will find this retreat especially meaningful, the teachings are presented thoroughly from the foundations, so that anyone will follow and benefit.
Burning Negative Karma Retreat
Dissolve the Past. Free the Future.
Duration:
7 days
Total hours:
50 retreat hours
Suitability:
Everyone, regardless of background or experience
Prerequisite:
Read the Bhagavad Gita before the retreat. We will recommend specific translations after you register.
From Repeating Patterns to Real Freedom
What if the struggles that keep repeating in your life are not random at all, but the result of forces you have never learned to understand or transform?
Karma is far more than a spiritual buzzword. It is a real force of cause and effect shaping your health, relationships, work, finances, and every dimension of your life.
Negative karma is also a barrier to spiritual progress. To genuinely move forward on your spiritual path, karma must be eliminated. In the yogic tradition, this is called burning karma.
Seven Days of Concentrated Karmic Purification
This retreat is designed as an accelerated path, a true boot camp for burning karma. Rather than working slowly through your karmic load over years of ordinary life, you dedicate seven focused days to the task, guided every step of the way.
The work is real, the methods are authentic, and the intention is clear: to help you dissolve what has been holding you back and step forward lighter, freer, and more aligned with your highest potential. For the sincere seeker, this is a direct, profound path to real transformation.
Your Personal Karma Exploration Session with Somananda
One of the most distinctive and meaningful parts of this retreat is the Karma Exploration Session. In this deep one-on-one process with Somananda, held within the group setting, you will explore how karma is operating in your life across multiple levels.
Together, you will:
- Identify your most urgent karmic priorities.
- Uncover hidden patterns and pitfalls behind recurring struggles.
- See the order in which your karmic blockages are best addressed.
- Connect the dots between major life experiences to reveal the bigger picture.
Rather than offering insight alone, this session gives you a practical and personalized direction for changing your life’s trajectory, avoiding future karmic pitfalls, and moving forward with greater clarity and purpose.
Retreat Teachings, Practices and What You Will Gain
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Theory and Foundations
- Understand what karma truly is from the perspective of tantric and yogic teachings of India and Tibet, and correcting the common misconceptions that most people carry.
- Explore karma as an energetic force and why it lies beyond the ordinary mind.
- Receive in-depth teachings on Karma Yoga, including consecration, detachment, and the law of karma.
- Discover how karma works and the mechanisms that govern karma in this life and beyond.
- Draw on the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and its deep connection to the transformation of karma.
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Methods and Techniques
- Esoteric traditions: Receive secret techniques drawn from hidden esoteric lineages, crafted specifically to nullify deep-seated negative karma at its root.
- Yoga methods: Master targeted Hatha, Kundalini, and Kriya Yoga practices chosen for their power to eliminate karmic residues and purify the energy body.
- Christian mysticism: Discover little-known Christian contemplative methods that work through grace, forgiveness, and divine love to dissolve karmic debt — a powerful path that parallels the deepest yogic teachings.
- Hypnotherapy: Use modern hypnotherapy techniques to access the subconscious directly and remove the hidden karmic seeds that drive recurring patterns in your life.
- Cracking the karmic code: Understand the logic of the universal karmic mind and learn to use it consciously for your benefit, turning what once felt like a hidden force into a navigable system.
- Karma and astrology: Explore the intimate relationship between your karmic makeup and your astrological nature, revealing the elemental patterns, recurring challenges, and spiritual themes your soul is here to master.
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Practices, Rituals, and Group Work
- Karma Exploration with Soma: A deep, personal exploration in which Soma helps you map your karma across different levels relating to your spiritual evolution and life goals, and where you should be focusing for the greatest impact.
- Group tapas: Choose from several techniques suited to your level and dedication, and practice together as a group over the days of the retreat.
- Deity work: Receive an introduction to the tantric goddesses using special methods for working with them to address specific types of karma.
- Guided meditations: Allow your mind to be guided into meditations crafted specifically for the burning of negative karma.
The ritual of burning karma: Join a profound group ritual created specifically for this sacred purpose.
The Burning Negative Karma Retreat Is for You If…
- You are trapped in recurring negative patterns, whether in relationships, health, or finances, that persist despite your best efforts to change.
- You feel your spiritual progress has been slow, and you sense that unresolved karma is part of the reason.
- You want a concentrated, guided experience rather than years of working things out alone.
- You have heard the word karma many times but have never truly understood what it is or how to work with it.
Please note: This retreat asks for genuine commitment and an open heart. There are no shortcuts on this path. What you receive will be in direct proportion to your willingness to show up fully and do the real inner work.
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Course Details
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Day 1: Arrival and Introduction
Day 1 is dedicated to arriving to the residential venue, getting getting to know the group and beginning your journey into the topic of karma.
- The schedule for Day 1 (8 February 2027) is the following:
15:00 Chartered bus pickup at Tallinn city centre
15:20 Chartered bus pickup at Tallinn airport
16:30 Arrival to Pühali Retreat Center, settling in
18:00 Welcome dinner
19:00 Introduction and retreat briefing
22:00 ConclusionYou will receive a separate email with the details of the bus pickup. We recommend that you arrive to Tallinn at least a few hours before the bus departure or, better yet, a day before, leaving a buffer for possible unexpected travel hiccups.
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Days 2-6: Burning the Karma
Days 2-6 (9 – 13 February 2027): Burning Negative Karma Retreat teachings and practices for approximately eight hours daily. In terms of rhythm, more intense sessions will follow more relaxed sessions, such that participants do not need to sustain their energy maximally and have intervals to revitalise.
08:00 Morning Hatha Yoga for karmic cleansing
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Morning session
14:00 Lunch and rest
17:00 Afternoon session
20:00 Dinner
21:00 Sauna or satsang -
Day 7: Conclusion
The last day we will begin slightly later. There will be no morning Yoga practice.
- The schedule for Day 7 (14 February 2027) is the following:
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Retreat finalization
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Departure to Tallinn with chartered bus
15:00 Approximate arrival to TallinnYou will be dropped off either in the city centre or the airport.
Please do not plan your flight out of Tallinn, Estonia, earlier than 19:00 on 14 February 2027. We recommend staying at least one extra night in Tallinn, to assimilate your experience better.
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Application Process
To ensure a balanced and harmonious group dynamic, participation in all our courses is by application only. The application process consists of the following steps:
- Step 1: Registration and Payment
Complete your course registration and payment. - Step 2: Submit the Online Application Form
Fill out and submit the online Application Form provided in your purchase confirmation email. - Step 3: Audio Call and Final Decision
Once we receive your Application Form, new students will be required to schedule a 10-minute audio call with one of our head teachers. Following this step, a final decision regarding your participation will be made.
You will receive a decision within three working days after completing the application process. If your application is not accepted, your payment will be fully refunded.
- Step 1: Registration and Payment
Travel Planning to Tallinn, Estonia
This course will be held at a serene countryside venue, just a 45-minute drive from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. You will fly into Tallinn, and on the day the course begins, we will arrange a chartered bus to take you to the Pühali Retreat Centre.
For a smooth travel experience, we recommend arriving in Tallinn at least one day before the course starts. This way, should there be any travel delays, you can still catch the chartered bus to the venue without issue.
If you arrive early, we suggest booking a hotel in Tallinn. There are numerous accommodation options across various price ranges. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center typically costs between 15-25€ (16-27 USD).
Tallinn is a safe and welcoming city. Card payments are accepted everywhere.
Please note that depending on your nationality, a Schengen visa may be required to enter Estonia and the European Union. Be sure to verify visa requirements before planning your travel.
Venue
Pühali Retreat Center
Pihali, EstoniaThis is a retreat held in a countryside location one-hour drive from Tallinn, in Pühali Retreat Center. It is a quiet and serene location in the middle of calm and beautiful nature. We have a newly built large practice hall in our disposal, spacious lakeside sauna and various wooden houses for accommodation.
You will be placed in shared occupancy with 2 to 4 people per room or cottage. Higher quality rooms will be allocated to the first subscribers. Couples will have their own private room. All rooms have shared bathrooms (no en suite) and some cottages have shared shower and bathrooms in a separate building.
Teachers
Somananda
Founder and Head Teacher
Somananda is a spiritual yogi, teacher, and author who founded the Somananda Tantra School — an international organization dedicated to authentic spiritual development through the ancient science of Tantra.
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Dharmananda
Senior Teacher
With a quiet demeanor and profound spiritual insight, senior teacher Dharmananda translates a lifetime of dedicated practice into transformative teachings on Tantra Yoga, metaphysics, and higher consciousness for seekers across the globe.
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Liisa Maimon
Founder and Senior Teacher
Liisa Maimon is known for her passionate, accessible approach to ancient tantric practices, offering transformative teachings to students around the globe.
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Shiva
Teacher
Shiva offers students a clear and relatable path to spiritual understanding, using his personal insights to show how ancient teachings can bring purpose and happiness to modern life.
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Maria Siimon
Teacher
Transformed through the healing power of Tantra, Maria Siimon draws from her own journey to guide students on a genuine path of self-discovery and deeper connection with their mind and body.
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Lucila Croce
Teacher
From facing a personal health crisis to discovering a path to complete recovery, Lucila’s story is a testament to the power of Tantra Yoga, which she now passionately shares with the world.
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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
Course Fee Inclusions:
The course fee covers all teachings and materials, 6 nights of shared accommodation (2–4 participants per room), three nourishing meals per day, and group transportation between Tallinn and the course venue (round trip).
Not Included in the Course Fee:
Participants are responsible for arranging their flights to Tallinn, Estonia, as well as personal supplies required for the course, such as a yoga mat and certain clothing items. A detailed packing list will be provided before the course.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Before booking, please carefully review our Terms of Service and Liability Waiver By making a payment, you confirm your full acceptance of our cancellation and refund policies, along with all other terms outlined in these documents.
FAQ
Is this course suitable for complete beginners to the concept of karma?
Yes. If you have only heard the word karma here and there, this retreat will give you a full and authentic understanding. Beginners are warmly welcomed and fully supported.
Can this retreat help with a specific issue like finances or relationships?
Yes. Many people carry long-standing karma in a particular area of life, such as repeated financial difficulty or challenges in relationships. During the retreat, you can focus your practices on the specific karma you most wish to transform. While outcomes are never guaranteed, this concentrated attention can be a powerful step toward genuine change.
What is the Karma Exploration Session with Soma?
This is a deep, one on one personal exploration in which Soma helps you understand your own karma across different levels. Together you will identify a clear priority list: your most urgent karma, your secondary karma, and the karma most connected to your spiritual evolution and life goals. It is one of the most impactful and meaningful parts of the retreat.
Is this an in-person retreat only?
Yes. This retreat is designed as an in-person experience, allowing for group practices, rituals, and personal guidance that simply cannot be replicated online.
How should I prepare beforehand?
We recommend reading the Bhagavad Gita before you join. A simple pocket-sized edition is enough, and we will suggest specific translations after you register. Coming with an open heart, a sincere intention, and a willingness to do real inner work will help you receive the most from your time with us.
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