
Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand
Transform your life with
Tantra
Advanced
Tantra Retreat & Tantra Training in Koh Phangan
(2 and 4 weeks respectively)
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What is this retreat about?
What is this retreat about?
Our Tantra retreat focuses on Tantra as a path to awakening and healing. It follows the path of love to achieve self-realization and liberation from suffering.
Additionally, our retreat is designed to address the issues faced by contemporary individuals, covering topics such as family dynamics, intimacy, self-worth, coping mechanisms, shame, sexuality, and relationships.
The teachings you will receive emphasize the development of qualities such as love, simplicity, and compassion, guiding participants to let go of the illusion of control and embrace a state of spiritual surrender.


For who is
this Tantra retreat?
For who is
this Tantra retreat?
This retreat is ideal for individuals who are committed to using Tantra as a path for inner healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
It is designed for those who wish to enhance the health of their body, mind, and spirit through Tantra practices and for anyone aspiring to become a professional Tantra teacher.
Whether you are looking to acquire advanced skills and the knowledge necessary to teach Tantra and guide others on their journey or just deepen your own Tantra practice, this retreat provides a comprehensive and transformative experience.


Program Highlights

Program Highlights
Our retreat is a tresure to us and to many of the hundreds of students who have attended over the past eight years. It is founded upon a mature and extraordinary curriculum that is deeply transformative, intense, and heart-opening.
Join an authentic Breathwork & Tantra community where you can truly be yourself and celebrate life. At Samma Karuna, we are more than just a school—we’re a close-knit family of friends who embrace a conscious lifestyle and support each other on our journeys of growth. We believe the path to self-realization should be joyful, so we celebrate every step along the way, making the journey as fulfilling as the destination.
Samma Karuna is an internationally recognized school of self-realization with over a decade of experience in Breathwork and Tantra. Our daily practice of these disciplines has given us invaluable experience, allowing us to develop our own exclusive methods for awakening and healing. With a team of senior teachers skilled in various healing modalities, we provide a supportive environment for profound self-discovery and transformation.
We offer beachfront halls, a welcome center, beachfront accommodations, a restaurant, massage shop, sauna, ice-bath, a wide garden, and a private beach area. We feature four multi-purpose halls and a cutting-edge warm water indoor therapeutic pool for Breathwork and Tantra, providing the perfect environment for healing and transformation
Immerse yourself in powerful water breathwork sessions inspired by the original Rebirthing practice, held in Shakti Hall, our exclusive indoor breathwork pool with warm water. Experience how the unique water environment deepens transformation, enhances heart opening, and accelerates healing during Tetra Breathwork sessions.
Our approach integrates diverse techniques from various traditions into a unique, non-dogmatic, and holistic program, prioritizing heart and connection above all. We combine scientific knowledge with traditional wisdom, adapting ancient practices to meet the needs and challenges of modern individuals, offering a truly transformative experience tailored to today’s world.
Our retreat is a tresure to us and to many of the hundreds of students who have attended over the past eight years. It is founded upon a mature and extraordinary curriculum that is deeply transformative, intense, and heart-opening.
Samma Karuna is an internationally recognized school of self-realization with over a decade of experience in Tantra and Yoga. Our daily practice of these disciplines has given us invaluable experience, allowing us to develop our own exclusive methods for awakening and healing. With a team of senior teachers skilled in various healing modalities, we provide a supportive environment for profound self-discovery and transformation.
Join an authentic Breathwork & Tantra community where you can truly be yourself and celebrate life. At Samma Karuna, we are more than just a school—we’re a close-knit family of friends who embrace a conscious lifestyle and support each other on our journeys of growth. We believe the path to self-realization should be joyful, so we celebrate every step along the way, making the journey as fulfilling as the destination.
We proudly offer one of the most beautiful and wide Tantra campuses in Thailand, and the only beachfront Tantra retreat of its kind. Our campus features two beachfront multi-purpose halls, an air-conditioned hall, a massage shop, a restaurant, a garden area, and more.
Our Tantra Teacher Training program includes an optional, complimentary four-week internship, allowing graduates to teach Tantra at our headquarters in Koh Phangan, Thailand. This opportunity, available for up to two years after graduation, is designed for those who wish to further develop their Tantra teaching skills.
Our tradition is anchored in The Archegram®*, an educational framework that helps practitioners understand the interplay of feminine (Shakti) and masculine (Shiva) energies and their role in the creation of the universe and the discovery of who we truly are. This approach allows access to the same timeless wisdom while keeping the tradition pure in essence, non-dogmatic, and free from blind beliefs.

About our style of Tantra
About our style of Tantra
Samma Karuna offers contemporary Trika Tantra—a heart-centered path rooted in the ancient wisdom of Trika Tantra, the foundation from which Kashmiri Shaivism emerged.
Our style emphasizes awakening through love, compassion, and self-awareness. It embraces sexuality and celebration as powerful tools for healing, joy, and personal growth.
Free from rigid beliefs, this non-dogmatic tradition blends timeless teachings with accessible, movement-based practices—making Tantra practical, flexible, and transformative for modern life.
The application requirements for our Tantra Teacher Training course
The application requirements
The prerequisites to enroll in our Tantra practitioner training and Tantra Teacher Training are:
- Previous experience in Tantric or Tao-Tantric practices.
- An open, flexible mind and the ability to meditate (you may be asked to engage in sitting or cathartic meditation for 1 hour a day or more).
- A high level of comfort with body movement and respectful body contact.
- A commitment to learning.
- You must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English with a satisfactory degree of fluency.
- A high level of self-discipline and a stable mind is required during both course modules as they are physically, mentally and spiritually demanding.
- In order to be considered for either of these 2 modules you need to pay an online deposit and fill in the application form that will be forwarded to you by email.
- If your course application is not accepted a full refund of the deposit will be issued.
- Full payment in cash of the remaining tuition fee will be required upon arrival.

Meet your Tantra teachers
Meet your Tantra teachers

Ma Deva Vibha
Ma Deva Vibha has been teaching internationally in the field of Tantra since 1990. She was initiated by the Enlightened Mystic Osho in India in 1979 and lived there, immersing herself totally in the world of meditation, dance and inner transformation, for 25 years.
During those years she was also trained and certified through the Academy of Healing Arts, the Institute of Love and Consciousness, the School of Mysticism and the Meditation Academy of the Osho Multiversity with international masters of their fields.

Salome
Salome is a passionate Tantra and Yoga teacher whose transformative journey began when she left her corporate career in New York City to pursue a deeper connection with herself and others.
The power of Tantra and the heart’s wisdom completely transformed her life and igniting a deep desire to share this beautiful spiritual path with the world.
She creates a supportive and non-judgmental space for her students to explore the profound realms of Tantric practices.

Brady
Brady is a devoted Tantra and Breathwork facilitator, passionately guiding individuals on their spiritual journey toward Awakening and Healing. Transitioning from a career as an electrician, he embarked on a path to illuminate the inner self through breath and love. Brady operates under the belief that seeing ourselves completely allows for full self-love. His mission is to cultivate greater awareness, love, and light, bringing profound healing to individuals and the broader world.

Charilaos
Charilaos began his spiritual and bodywork journey in 2006, delving into yoga, Tantra, and Vipassana meditation. In 2012, a pivotal year marked by the guidance of a mentor, he traveled to Thailand to study traditional healing modalities. There, he learned from renowned masters including Pichest, Mantak Chia, Sinchai, and Mr. Nat from the school for the blind. Charilaos is an authorized instructor in Chi Nei Tsang and Thai massage. Dedicated to his mission, he seeks to foster awareness and healing through his classes and private sessions, helping individuals connect deeply with their bodies.

Brady
Brady is a devoted Tantra and Breathwork facilitator, passionately guiding individuals on their spiritual journey toward Awakening and Healing. Transitioning from a career as an electrician, he embarked on a path to illuminate the inner self through breath and love. Brady operates under the belief that seeing ourselves completely allows for full self-love. His mission is to cultivate greater awareness, love, and light, bringing profound healing to individuals and the broader world.
Brady is a devoted Tantra and Breathwork facilitator, passionately guiding individuals on their spiritual journey toward Awakening and Healing. Transitioning from a career as an electrician, he embarked on a path to illuminate the inner self through breath and love. Brady operates under the belief that seeing ourselves completely allows for full self-love. His mission is to cultivate greater awareness, love, and light, bringing profound healing to individuals and the broader world.

Kristine Niranjana Kirakosyan
Kristine, Ph.D., is a certified Breathwork facilitator, Reiki Master, and senior teacher at Samma Karuna with nearly a decade of experience. After leaving her corporate and academic career in 2015, she embarked on a global journey of self-discovery through meditation, yoga, shamanism, and energy healing. Her path led her to Buddhist temples for deep immersion in Vipassana and Anapanasati, and she received her spiritual name, Niranjana (“unblemished”), from Ganga Ma, along with darshan from Amma, the Hugging Saint. Kristine has trained with renowned teachers including Grandmaster Mantak Chia, Dan Brulé, and Prem Luca, integrating ancestral medicine, therapeutic breathwork, and spiritual wisdom into a holistic, heart-centered approach to healing and transformation.

Salome
Salome is a passionate Tantra and Yoga teacher whose transformative journey began when she left her corporate career in New York City to pursue a deeper connection with herself and others.
The power of Tantra and the heart’s wisdom completely transformed her life and igniting a deep desire to share this beautiful spiritual path with the world.
She creates a supportive and non-judgmental space for her students to explore the profound realms of Tantric practices.

Charilaos
Charilaos began his spiritual and bodywork journey in 2006, delving into yoga, Tantra, and Vipassana meditation. In 2012, a pivotal year marked by the guidance of a mentor, he traveled to Thailand to study traditional healing modalities. There, he learned from renowned masters including Pichest, Mantak Chia, Sinchai, and Mr. Nat from the school for the blind. Charilaos is an authorized instructor in Chi Nei Tsang and Thai massage. Dedicated to his mission, he seeks to foster awareness and healing through his classes and private sessions, helping individuals connect deeply with their bodies.


Ishi: the lead teacher
Our lead teacher for this retreat will be Ishi, an internationally acclaimed spiritual guide, Tantra teacher, and founder of Samma Karuna.
Ishi is a dedicated seeker and spiritual mentor with a deep background in Tantra, yoga, energy work, and breathwork. He is the founder of the contemporary Trika School of Tantra at Samma Karuna and the creator of The Archegram®, a modern, non-dogmatic representation of the archetypal energies of Tantra.
For the past 14 years, Ishi has been leading Tantra workshops and extended trainings, sharing his message of Loving Presence. His spiritual journey took a profound turn after a life-changing spinal injury at the age of 29, which led him to devote his life to self-discovery, awakening, and healing.
He is also the creator of the BioDevelopment® dance therapy system and the R.I.C.H. method, along with Samma Karuna So Ham Breathwork® and Tetra Breathwork®. His work integrates Tantra, breath, movement, and expression through various active meditations and techniques.

The jouney in a nutshell
The Foundation
“We provide a safe and nurturing environment, free from common coping mechanisms, where you can reconnect with your body, cultivate inner strength, and open yourself to emotions and feelings—laying the foundation for deeper personal growth.”


The Transformation
“In our supportive and nurturing environment, combined with powerful tools, you’ll be empowered to progressively explore every aspect of yourself through powerful tantric practices, unlocking profound healing and transformation along the way.”
The teacher
“As you emerge happier, stronger, and with greater clarity and inner wisdom, you’ll gain the ability to recognize and transform your inner blockages. From there, you’ll be ready to master the tools and knowledge needed to guide others on their own journey of transformation.”

The Foundation
“We provide a safe and nurturing environment, free from common coping mechanisms, where you can reconnect with your body, cultivate inner strength, and open yourself to emotions and feelings—laying the foundation for deeper personal growth.”

The Transformation
“In our supportive and nurturing environment, combined with powerful tools, you’ll be empowered to progressively explore every aspect of yourself through powerful tantric practices, unlocking profound healing and transformation along the way.”

The teacher
“As you emerge happier, stronger, and with greater clarity and inner wisdom, you’ll gain the ability to recognize and transform your inner blockages. From there, you’ll be ready to master the tools and knowledge needed to guide others on their own journey of transformation.”

Join us at magical
Koh Phangan!

The jouney in detail
Your Tantra Course structure:
The course consist on two different modules; Module 1: Tantra practitioner training, and Module 2: Tantra Teacher Training. While module 1 can be done by itself, module 2 can only be done if you have successfully completed module 1 first.
Module 1: Tantra Intensive Retreat
In this first module of 14 days, you will dive deeper into your understanding of the tools, meditations and techniques available towards a deeper self-understanding of Tantra as a path of awakening & healing.
This module can be taken as a transformative retreat to immerse deep into the practice of Tantra, or as a Teacher Training to gain credits toward the 4 weeks certification.
- What is Tantra
- Biodevelopment practice (Tantra & inner-child work)
- Compassionate Sharing
- Self-Inquiry practice
- Concentration practice
- Tantra and nutrition
- OSHO Dynamic meditation
- Tantra & boundaries
- Introduction to emotional awareness
- Mindful touch
- Tantra & self-development
- Caressing meditation
- Different styles of connecting breathwork
- Samma Karuna So Ham (diaphragmatic breathing)
- Energy body structure
- History of Tantra
- Exploration of the senses meditation
- Balancing polarities meditation
- Samma Karuna AUM meditation
- Techniques for sublimation & transmutation of energy
- Shiva & Shakti sacred practices (circles of male & female)
- The Archegram as a guide in the spiritual path
Module 2: Advance practices and how to teach
Module 2 offers advanced techniques and practices, focus on intimacy, heart-opening, recognizing the observer, and integrating the observer with the observed.
Our teacher training module equips you with the knowledge and teaching techniques required to lead your own Tantra classes and workshops. You will gain all the necessary tools to structure a session from start to finish.
Upon successfully completing this training course, all graduates are invited to participate in a complimentary 30-day internship at our main school in Thailand, where they can facilitate regular Tantra classes within the first 3 years of certification.
* Teacher Training can only be pursued after successfully completing Module 1.
- How to structure a class
- Overview to Tantric sutras
- Mantras and Yantras
- Tantra as a path to awakening of the heart
- Tantra as a path to altruistic love
- Atisha's heart meditation (Tonglen)
- Tantra and devotion
- Tantra and music structure
- How to structure a Tantra class
- Tantra and the understanding of trance states
- The art of Teaching Tantra
- Tantra teaching practice in groups
- Tantra and business
- Tao-Tantra practices for multi-orgasmic
- Sexual control for men and women
- Tantra as a path of liberation
- Samma Karuna Awakening Meditation (observer)
- Tantra and the transcendence of duality (observer and observed as one)

What will your day consist of?
What will your day consist of?
- 07.00 to 08.00: OSHO Dynamic Meditation®
- 08.00 to 9.30: Tea Break (Refreshments provided)
- 9.30 to 10.10: Compassionate Sharing / Self-Inquiry
- 10.15 to 11.15: Tantra & Insight class
- 11.30 to 13.30: Tantra practice
- 13.30 to 16.00: Lunch break and rest (Vegan buffet provided)
- 16.00 to 16.40: Compassionate Sharing / Self-Inquiry
- 16.55 to 17.45: Tantra theory
- 18.00 to 20.00: Tantra practice
Sundays are your day off. The schedule structure will remain the same throughout, but the topics will change according to the program.

Exclusive 28 days Tantra internship module for graduates
Step into confidence with our 28-Day Tantra Teaching Internship
Deepen your teaching practice and step into confident facilitation with our Tantra Internship Program.
Unlike other trainings, our training program provides you with all the tools, methodologies, and hands-on materials you need to begin teaching Tantra right after completion.


Start your carreer impacting others
Our exclusive internship offers you direct feedback from senior Tantra teachers and challenges you to teach students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. This valuable opportunity is available immediately after you graduate, allowing you to quickly enhance your practical teaching skills and stand out from other certified professionals.

Accommodation for your Tantra Training
Accommodation for your Tantra Training
Ranging from shared accommodation to large private bungalows with amenities and a sea view. The accommodation included in your course is shared bungalow with another student. You may choose to upgrade your accommodation during the booking process. Accommodation is offered inside our campus or at our partner resort next door.
Type C

Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (included in your course fee).
Type B

Standard private bungalow with A/C (€850 extra for 26 nights or €33 extra a day ).
Type A

Comfortable and spacious bungalow with more amenities and a sea view (€1320 extra for 26 night or €51 extra a day).
Type C

Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (included in your course fee).
Type B

Standard private bungalow with A/C (€850 extra for 26 nights or €33 extra a day ).
Type A

Comfortable and spacious bungalow with more amenities and a sea view (€1320 extra for 26 night or €51 extra a day).

Certification overview & disclaimer
Certification overview & disclaimer
Successful graduates are certified by Samma Karuna® and Tantra Federation® as Tantra Teachers in Training. Your temporary certification will be valid for one year only.
During this period, you must accumulate 100 hours or more of teaching experience to qualify for an upgrade to Certified Tantra Teacher status.
As a Tantra Teacher in Training, you are authorized to conduct regular classes, private sessions, and workshops lasting up to three days.
The school reserves the right to deny your certification upgrade or revoke your license at any time due to misconduct or unethical behavior, as outlined in the Tantra Federation's Code of Ethics.


Upcoming Retreats in Greece & Thailand
Upcoming Retreats in Greece & Thailand

Course Booking
Course Booking
Book your place on the next Tantra Training Course (TTC) by choosing your preferred course and selecting your date afterwards.
14 Days Advanced Tantra Pactitioner Retreat
Special Last Minute Discount Valid till July 16th-
Module I of the TTC course
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Truly exceptional training program from Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing
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Welcome bag and training manual
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14 days of accommodation (Shared room with another student) - upgradable
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Transfer service from the pier
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2 healthy and nutritious vegan meals a day (light breakfast and 1 vegan buffet meals a day)
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Certificate of participation and credits towards become a tantra teacher
28 Days Tantra Teacher Training
Special Last Minute Discount Valid till July 16th-
Module I & II of the TTC course
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Welcome bag and training manual
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28 days of accommodation (Shared room with another student) - upgradable
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Set of Music, guided meditations and tantra texts (to support your teaching after the course)
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Complementary 30 days internship to practice teaching tantra at our main school in Thailand (valid for 3 years)
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Certificate as tantra teacher for graduates* 100HR teaching experience are required during the first year
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2 healthy and nutritious vegan meals a day (light breakfast and 1 vegan buffet meals a day
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Transfer service from the pier

Student testimonials
Student testimonials






Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Samma Karuna, our programs, and your journey of self-discovery.
Why is the Samma Karuna Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand more affordable than other options?
Samma Karuna’s Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand offers exceptional value because it’s run by a non-profit school focused on self-realization, not profit. Hosting the course at its own campus keeps costs low while providing high-quality training with unique practices like Tetra Breathwork, experienced facilitators, and a supportive community—making authentic Tantra education accessible to everyone.
What is included in the Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand at Samma Karuna?
Samma Karuna’s Tantra Teacher Training includes two modules: a Tantra Practitioner module and an advanced module covering advanced Tantra techniques and teaching skills. The course features breathwork, bio-development, polarity balancing, Shiva–Shakti rituals, mindful touch, mantra, and Tantra philosophy. Students receive training manuals, guided meditations, and access to Samma Karuna’s unique Tantra methodology. Graduates can also join a free internship to gain practical teaching experience in Tantra workshops and retreats.
Will I become a Tantra teacher after completing the course?
Yes! Upon successfully completing Samma Karuna’s Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand, you will receive a Tantra Teacher-in-Training certification, qualifying you to start teaching Tantra classes, workshops, and retreats. Once you accumulate 100 hours of teaching experience, you can apply to the Tantra Federation for a certification upgrade to become a Certified Tantra Teacher.
What does a typical day in the Tantra teacher training look like?
A typical day in Samma Karuna’s Tantra Teacher Training runs from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with about 70% focused on experiential Tantra practices such as Tetra Breathwork, bio-development, mindful touch, and Shiva–Shakti rituals. The remaining 30% covers essential Tantra philosophy and theory. Days begin with Osho-style active meditations or movement-based techniques and include compassionate sharing circles to integrate learning. This immersive daily schedule in Thailand supports deep emotional healing, personal growth, and authentic Tantra teaching skills.
How many students are in each Tantra Teacher Training group?
Most groups have between 10 and 20 students to ensure personal attention and a supportive learning environment.
Are meals included in the Tantra Teacher Training course?
Yes! The Tantra Teacher Training in Thailand includes two vegetarian meals per day—a light breakfast and a vegan buffet lunch—to support your deep experiential practices throughout the course.
Can I get a discount if I book my own accommodation?
Yes, you’ll receive a discount on the course fee if you arrange your own accommodation outside the campus.
I live in Thailand. Can I join the Tantra Teacher Training as a local resident?
Yes, Thai nationals and long-term residents are welcome. We also offer special pricing for locals—please contact us for details.