Tantra Immersion Level 2

Tantra Immersion Level 2 is a five-day tantra and wellness retreat at Amrita Integral Yoga Resort in San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is the second module of the Tantra Immersion series and is open only to people who have completed Level 1. It suits students who want to go further into traditional tantra, with more advanced practices, new lectures and a deeper opening of the heart. It is taught by Deshna An, Uriel Yariv and Iris Smeets.

What to Expect

Level 2 builds on the first module. The lectures move into new subjects, the interactive exercises aim at a more profound opening of the heart, and the yoga and meditation practice becomes more challenging, with more insight and clarity.

The topics include:

- an introduction to Kashmir Shaivism, described as the quintessence of tantra
- the nature of Consciousness
- the path of Shakti, the adoration of the feminine and of life itself
- the art of polarity
- sacred pure eros, in separate meetings for men and women (part 2)
- couple relationship in Tantra
- the stages of the Tantric spiritual path
- more applications of the Esoteric Law of Resonance
- meditation in Tantra, part 2: "Focus, refocus and relaxation"
- the awakening of the soul
- building a conscious bridge between spiritual life and the social and financial sides of existence
- enlightenment and Self-Realisation in Tantra

Question-and-answer sessions leave time for group discussion.

A usual day begins with Hatha yoga and meditation from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. A midday program runs from 10:45 AM to 1:00 PM, an afternoon program from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, and an evening program from 8:15 to 10:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner breaks sit between them. The schedule may shift with group size or other factors. The first day starts at 3:30 PM and the last day ends at 1:00 PM.

The teaching is traditional tantra. There are no sexual activities in the retreat, and the space is held for a heartful, soulful experience.

About Deshna An

Deshna is a Tantra and Yoga teacher and sound healing facilitator. Her background includes Tibetan Buddhism, Traditional Chinese medicine and kinesiology, and she has followed the path of Yoga for over ten years. Tantra has been at the heart of her spiritual life since 2018, and she teaches from a life centered in love, devotion, compassion and aspiration.

About Uriel Yariv

Uriel has given more than 20 years to the authentic Tantra Yoga path, including over two years in silence devoted to yoga and meditation. Over ten years ago he co-founded Mahasiddha Yoga and Amrita Integral Yoga Centre in Thailand. Mahasiddha Yoga is a Tantra and Yoga school based in Chiang Mai. Uriel holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and bridges psychology and spirituality in a clear, tangible way.

About Iris Smeets

Iris is a Tantra and Yoga teacher, tantric massage therapist, and facilitator of women's circles and empowerment dance courses. With a background in philosophy and peacebuilding, she worked in conflict resolution and trauma centers around the world before turning fully to Yoga and Tantra. She has taught for the past seven years and guides people toward a soul-based life.

The Setting

Amrita Integral Yoga Centre is a retreat centre built according to the principles of sacred architecture. It stands in San Kamphaeng, about 40 minutes by car from Chiang Mai Airport. Rooms are shared (three-bed rooms, filled first, and one six-bed room), single or double, in standard and deluxe versions that differ only in size. All are ensuite with air conditioning and hot water in the shower. Meals are vegetarian, three a day.

Before You Go

Completion of Level 1 is required. Level 2 is followed by Levels 3 and 4 in the same stretch of time, and a one-day break between the immersions offers optional programs for rest and regeneration.

The price covers the course, accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day, and transport to and from Chiang Mai city centre on the first and last days. On arrival day the meals included are dinner only, and on the last day breakfast and lunch.

The organizers strongly recommend that people with mental health issues, or those taking antidepressants or other psychiatric medication, not join. Anyone who decides to attend does so on their own responsibility.