Tantra Yoga Level 1

True Tantra Starts Here

Guided Tantra Yoga class at a yoga retreat

Awaken Your Potential With Tantra Yoga Level 1

Have you ever felt that life is offering you more than what you are currently living — that within you lies a deeper strength, a greater clarity, and an untapped spiritual power just waiting to be awakened?

Tantra Yoga Level 1 is the gateway to that discovery. This course is not just about stretching your body or calming your mind. It is about igniting your energy, unlocking hidden dimensions of your being, and beginning a journey that unites ancient wisdom with real, modern-day transformation.

Duration:

4 months twice a week live online course, or 3-week in-person retreat

Total hours:

136 course hours

Suitability:

Everyone, regardless of prior experience in Yoga

Experience Tantra Yoga as a Living Force

Here, you will step into the authentic tradition of Tantra Yoga — a complete system designed to harmonize your body, sharpen your mind, and open your heart to higher consciousness. With every practice you will experience yourself becoming more focused, more balanced, and more alive.

This is where theory meets practice, where meditation blends with movement, and where spirituality becomes a living, breathing force in your daily life. By the end of Level 1, you will not just understand Tantra Yoga — you will embody it, and feel its power transforming every area of your life.

Tantra Yoga Level 1 is your first step into the Yogic Path — a path of strength, clarity, and spiritual awakening.

Tantra Yoga Level 1 Is for You If…

  • You want to learn practical ways to purify and strengthen your physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • You have a desire to explore the depths of your inner self and find deeper purpose and meaning in your life.
  • You’re tired of trying to figure out everything on your own, and you’re ready to work with experienced tantric masters who can guide and encourage you at every step of your spiritual path.

Tantra Yoga Level 1 is open to anyone — regardless of previous experience, age, or physical fitness. Those new to Yoga will be able to follow the teachings with ease, while more experienced students will benefit from abundant opportunities to deepen their knowledge and personal practice.

Curriculum of Tantra Yoga Level 1

Tantra Yoga Explained by Somananda

What You Will Gain from Tantra Yoga Level 1

Physical Benefits

  • Significant boost in energy, vitality, and overall life force

  • Deep rejuvenation and fortification of the physical body

  • Enhancement of the body’s natural healing abilities; potential improvement or resolution of various health conditions

  • Strengthened nervous system and increased resilience to stress and external pressures

  • Greater hormonal balance, contributing to emotional stability and physical well-being

  • Improved immune system function and greater resistance to illness

  • Increased flexibility, muscle tone, and internal organ health through the specialized yoga practices

Emotional and Mental Benefits

  • Sharpened mental clarity, heightened focus, and improved cognitive function

  • Deeper emotional balance and a profound sense of inner harmony

  • Increased emotional intelligence and mastery over reactive patterns

  • Heightened self-awareness of behavioral tendencies and their impact on your life

  • Empowerment to consciously create healthy, transformative new habits

  • Greater resilience in the face of emotional challenges and external stressors

  • Expansion of creativity, intuition, and inspiration as mental noise is reduced

Spiritual Benefits

  • Deeper understanding of your true nature and the path to genuine spiritual awakening

  • Greater balance between your divine masculine and feminine energies

  • Increased potential for expanded states of consciousness

  • Clarity about the structure of reality and your life’s purpose

  • Strengthened connection to your higher self and intuitive wisdom

  • Awakening of inner peace, contentment, and a lasting sense of fulfillment

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Course Details

This Course Is Offered Online!

Offered via Zoom

Online course, live via Zoom

The online course will be offered through Zoom, so we could have a more interactive group experience. Note that you are required to use a webcam and earphones with a microphone in order to part take in this online course.

Every session will be taught in a live format only. There will be no recordings available at a later time or date. Be sure to be there on time for each session according to your personal time zone.

You can ask questions from our teachers verbally during designated Q&A sessions.

Do keep in mind this online retreat is offered in English only. There are no translation services available at this time.

Teachers

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

Siegbert Büschel

Teacher

Siegbert’s initial Christian upbringing prompted him to explore the purpose of life, which ironically led him to Yoga. Read more

Lucila Croce

Teacher

A sense of deep incompleteness and a serious health issue were the forces that propelled Lucila to study spiritual Yoga. Read more

Maria Siimon

Teacher

In her early years Maria led what she would describe as a racy and provocative lifestyle. She was often left feeling empty and unfulfilled, yearning for answers and more meaning in her life. Read more

Somananda

Founder and Head Teacher

Spiritual yogi, lecturer, teacher and author, Somananda is the founder and head teacher of Somananda Tantra School. 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

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.

Course Details

Mystical India: Stories of Spiritual Awakening

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Important Note on Force Majeure

In case the conditions of force majeure render it impossible to offer the Tantra Yoga Level 1 as an in-person physical course at the scheduled time (e.g. due to pandemic related travel restrictions or other unforeseeable world events), we will make effort to reschedule and offer it at a later time.

Depending on the exact situation, we may also consider changing the course format and offer it either partially or fully as an online course over a duration of multiple months. In case of force majeure no refunds of your paid fees are offered.

Venue

Rishikesh Valley

Rishikesh, India

This retreat takes place in Rishikesh, India, at the venue called the Rishikesh Valley. This is a family owned retreat center at the foot of the Himalaya mountains merged together with incredibly lush nature and undisturbed tranquility where you can study and truly transform.

The venue has two locations about 400 meters apart, which both will be at our disposal. First of them consists of 12 natural wooden cottages with a bathroom; a yoga hall; kitchen and dining area; and a mountain stream with a natural pool. Although furnished simply, cottages are elegant and come with a en suite bathroom.

The other location is a newly built hotel-style 4-story house with 12 apartments, each encompassing two bedrooms and a shared bathroom; two yoga areas are on top of the roof with stunning mountain views. 

You will be placed in shared accommodation with 2 to 3 people per bedroom or cottage. Higher level rooms will be allocated to earlier registrants.

We are serving 3 vegetarian meals a day and filtered drinking water is available on site throughout the day.

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

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

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

Siegbert Büschel

Teacher

Siegbert’s initial Christian upbringing prompted him to explore the purpose of life, which ironically led him to Yoga. Read more

Lucila Croce

Teacher

A sense of deep incompleteness and a serious health issue were the forces that propelled Lucila to study spiritual Yoga. Read more

Maria Siimon

Teacher

In her early years Maria led what she would describe as a racy and provocative lifestyle. She was often left feeling empty and unfulfilled, yearning for answers and more meaning in her life. 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.

FAQ

This is my first course with your school. Can I join this course regardless?

Yes! Tantra Yoga Level 1 is open for everyone regardless of age, physical ability, or previous experience with Yoga.

It serves as a fundamental component of our Yogic Path and it is the first step in this highly spiritual Yoga program. Completion of Level 1 makes it possible for you to continue with Level 2 and beyond.

What types of Yoga will I be studying and practicing?

Tantra Yoga Level 1 includes teachings from various tantric branches of Yoga, such as Hatha Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Nidra Yoga, Karma Yoga and others.

This course is meant to provide a comprehensive, energy-based Yoga study, which includes strengthening mental concentration and gaining essential spiritual initiations.

How often will I be practicing Yoga and meditation?

In the 3-week residential format of Tantra Yoga Level 1, you will be having two Yoga sessions per day (morning and afternoon), each about 2 hours in duration.

In the online format of Tantra Yoga Level 1, classes are held twice a week and you will have 1.5 to 2 hour Yoga and meditation sessions per each class. Classes also include lectures and Q&A sessions. Full class duration is up to 4 hours.

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