Tantra Yoga Level 1

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Have you been searching for a single, comprehensive path to guide your personal and spiritual growth?

Authentic Tantra Yoga is that path.

In Tantra Yoga Level 1, you will learn and practice traditional methods that are proven to help you master your personal life and become a true spiritual warrior.

You can expect to make a real shift in your well-being and consciousness during this course, and discover the power of Tantra Yoga to transform all areas of your life.

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

Tantra Yoga Level 1 combines the practical and theoretical teachings of authentic Hatha Yoga – an energy-based tantric form of Yoga that focuses on strengthening the mind and supporting spiritual awakening.

Through intensive Yoga and meditation sessions, insightful lectures, and interactive discussions, you will gain practical tools to integrate ancient Tantra Yoga techniques into your daily routine.

Tantra Yoga is a fundamental component in the curriculum of the Yogic Path. Tantra Yoga Level 1 is the first step in this highly empowering program.

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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

Fundamental Teachings
Comprehensive teachings on yogic science and philosophy.

Introduction to the various branches of Yoga — such as Kriya, Laya, Karma, and Nidra Yoga.

In-depth study of the complete chakra system and the five human energy bodies, and how these relate to your personal practice and life.

The meaning of asanas (Yoga positions) and the true purpose behind them (which has been lost in most modern yoga practices).

The importance of physical and mental purification on the yogic path, and how to address common issues that may arise.

Clear descriptions of the Eight Stages of Yoga and how to practice each stage.
Essential Techniques
Instruction in 20 Tantra Yoga asanas, including physical performance and their energetic and healing effects.

6 powerful yogic techniques for purifying and cleansing the body.

Yogic healing strategies and specialized practices you can use to address individual health concerns.

An overview of yogic diets, including Ayurveda and macrobiotics.

Initiation by an advanced teacher to unlock the power of the bija mantra with the Mantra Yoga or Laya Yoga initiation.

Inspiration and proven methods to reach your life goals and stay motivated in the process.

Ways to cultivate positive personal attributes, such as self-confidence, intelligence, willpower, creativity, or charisma.
Metaphysical Practices
Concentration and visualization techniques to enhance the power of the mind.

Instruction and practice in lucid dreaming.

An exploration of classic spiritual principles and their practical use, including ahimsa (non-violence), satyam (truthfulness), tapas (self-discipline), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and ishvarapranidhana (aspiration for the divine).

The purpose of brachmacharya (sexual continence) and how to cultivate it in your life.

Music meditation techniques to deepen your practice.

Valuable insights into the polarity of energy and ways to balance the divine masculine and feminine aspects within your being.

Tantra Yoga Explained by Somananda

What You Will Gain from Tantra Yoga Level 1

Physical Benefits

Boost in energy and vitality
Rejuvenation and strengthening of your physical body
Potential to heal or improve numerous health conditions
Increased resilience and ability to handle stress

Founders of Somananda Tantra School, Somananda and Liisa

Tantra Yoga - students enjoying a break at a yoga retreat

Emotional and Mental Benefits

Enhanced mental clarity and focus
Greater emotional balance and inner harmony
Improved awareness of your behavioral patterns and how they affect your life
The ability to create healthy and beneficial new habits

Liisa providing corrections in a Tantra Yoga class

Tantra Yoga - students in lecture with Dharmananda and Liisa

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 this reality and your life’s purpose

Dharmananda lecturing to students about key tantric principles

What Did Tantra Yoga Do for My Life?

Hear It From Our Students

"It was definitely a different life experience. Here, all the knowledge came together. I take home that enlightenment is achievable. If you want to grow, this is an absolute must. What else would you do with your time anyway?"

Dominic, USA
"I am feeling very good. The group energy makes the experience even more amplified. I want to practice more Yoga. I have caught fire here!"

Laura, Switzerland
"I feel it has been a really transformative experience. It had a huge impact on all the levels of my being. It is a huge boost in my spiritual path, and I am really thankful for that."

Manon, Belgium
“It went above and beyond all expectations. I did not expect to get a spiritual program. I can now move from a place of power and love.”

Laura, USA
"I feel proud of myself for taking the action and going through this course. Everyone has such different lives, but we are all here for the same reason. I found a path to feel more happy and confident."

JiHey, Cambodia
"I feel that I know my body, emotions, and mindset better. I got great tools to work with that. After three weeks, the body gets lighter and the mind clearer."

Joze, Slovenia
"If you have an opportunity to take a course in person, it is totally worth it. If you want to change your body, mind, and energy in three weeks, this is something you want to do."

Victoria, USA
"It's been life-changing. I came to this course for healing, physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. Over the time of the course, almost all of my symptoms have subsided. It's insane!! It has exceeded my expectations"

Amie, UK
"It has been a completely life-changing experience. I feel I am a totally different person from four and a half months ago. And this is just scratching the surface of what I know will be the future from now on. I'm so excited to have found this community!"

Erelin, Estonia
"We learned so much about different purification techniques, eating, and so on. It gives a foundation for so many things, which aren't just knowing asanas; it's way more than that. That part was quite revealing for me"

Leticia, Brazil
"I really enjoyed the course. Getting the foundation on the diet, asanas, and everything has truly helped tie everything together. It's been tremendous"

Adam, USA
"I am extremely thirsty for this knowledge and I immediately made space in my life to study Tantra as much as possible. It is the most logical thing I can do knowing what I know now about the purpose of a human life."

Anna, Switzerland
"This course has had such a positive impact on my life. I can't wait to take more courses!"

Amos, USA
"During this course I was diagnosed with a rare cancer. It is because of the teachings I received that I decided to trust in the natural innate healing mechanisms of my body and to go the natural route for curing my cancer. I have implemented many yogic techniques I learned in this course and as a result my bloodwork is improving dramatically. I am so grateful!"

Kelty, USA
"I feel like this course prepared me for meeting my soul mate. I have never felt so comfortable and confident in my masculinity and as a result I attracted an amazing woman into my life. Life is full of so much passion and excitement and I owe it all to the Level 1 teachings. Thank you STS!"

Chris, Canada
"I went through quite a few stressful situations while taking this course and I can tell you I noticed a big difference. I was so much more grounded, calm and trusting. This program really gives you amazing tools that you can implement into your daily life. I am so amazed!"

Rachel, USA
"Someone said practice Hatha Yoga for 6 months and your life will change. I can completely attest to that. My life is completely different!"

Jamie, UK
"I am so grateful this was my very first introduction to authentic Yoga. What good karma I have! My life has profoundly changed and I can't wait to continue my studies with this school."

Mariana, Germany
"I have never come across a school which is so profound and deep and rooted in such essential knowledge. I don't know how I have gone through this much of my life without knowing the basics. EVERYONE needs to take this course. Your whole life will radically change."

Markus, Austria
"The authenticity of the teachings and the teachers at this school are unprecedented. If you want profound change, this is definitely the course for you!"

Shawna, USA
"This course was so rich with teachings and practices. The purification techniques definitely had a profound impact on my health. Highly recommended!"

Marissa, Canada
"Yoga Level 1 has changed my life completely. My relationships, the way i eat and sleep and my level of purity - all has changed for the better."

Philipp, USA
"This course and the content was so rich. It was much more than I could ever imagine and I’m so grateful to the school for being so generous and sharing so much!"

Marshall (57), Bermuda
"Tantra Yoga changes EVERYTHING - your body, your mind, your emotions, your whole life! I feel like I am a magnet and I am being pulled to do more and more and more. It is going to be so hard to choose which course to do next with STS."

Denise, Ireland

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FAQ

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.

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.

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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