Tantra Festival 2027
Together we can dive deep!
The Sadhaka Tantra Festival in France is one of a kind: an exclusive event where for six days you are free to feel completely at home in yourself, fully present in the here and now.
Expect deep interactions, beautiful connections and loving experiences. In Tantra it isn't about 'bodies touching bodies' but about 'buddhas meeting buddhas': you connect on an energetic level, from heart to heart. With both feet firmly on Mother Earth and your head in the heavens, together we create a pink bubble of love that will stay with you long after.
Enjoy, share and celebrate life. Your body knows exactly what it needs, how and where it wants to heal, and what it wants to let go of. During this festival we gently familiarise you with energy work, with your own body and with your relationship to others, through a rich variety of meditations, emotional bodywork and tantric practices.
Self-exploration
Your body as a gateway
Your body is your gateway to expanded awareness and to states of bliss and ecstasy, through touch, breath, sound and movement. The week has a natural build-up: from grounding and coming home to yourself and awareness of the Now, to balancing your energy body and opening your heart to the people and the world around you, and finally an experience of unity, ecstasy and bliss.
In this way the festival inspires you to live your full potential and celebrate life: exploring boundaries, letting go of your fears, relaxing completely and experiencing the freedom of embracing your true self.
Tantra as a path to enlightenment
The direct translation of Tan-tra is: a set of methods and tools for expanding consciousness. Social and religious conditioning often keeps us from living in complete freedom; in our search for happiness we prefer to stay within the boundaries of our comfort zone.
But inner growth happens most easily just beyond those boundaries, 'where the magic happens'. In the safe company of like-minded people you take small steps outside your self-imposed limits, expand your mind with new experiences and become aware of your full potential.
The focus of Tantra is on self-realisation and on experiencing cosmic unity. The lessons and practices bring your feminine and masculine energy into contact with each other, strengthen your life force (prana) and balance the chakras.
The daily festival rhythm
The workshops
The teachers work closely together, and through their group sessions they move you from earthy to ever more refined energy: through awareness and healing of your own body towards opening to love and connection, with the deeper layers within yourself and with the people around you. You work alternately on your own, with a partner and with the group, and so move through the week in a flow of grounding and arriving, through healing and opening your heart, to connection and expansion, and finally integration.
The magic of six days together
How the week unfolds
On the first evening the festival opens with a shared opening ceremony, in which we open the field together, meet each other and set the intention for the week. From that moment we step together into an intensive, inspiring and transformative journey.
Every day begins before breakfast with a varied morning practice, yoga, active meditations, breathwork and bodywork, helping you start the day awake, present and connected. After breakfast comes a shared daily opening: a gentle, connecting check-in where the group comes together and you step into the day with care, in the same stream.
After that, in both the morning and the afternoon you can choose from four different workshops of about two and a half hours on average, with an offering that ranges from tantra, embodiment and polarity work to voice liberation, dance, conscious relating and touch. After lunch the daily sharings take place: an important moment to share experiences and deepen insights. Throughout the week you are part of a fixed buddy group, a small, safe space where you grow together and can share your process.
In the end, the workshops are only the form; the essence lies in becoming aware of what happens within. Halfway through the week there is a free afternoon to relax, head out into nature or go to the sauna, and one day is devoted to separate programmes for men and women, who come together again at the end in a special reunion ceremony.
As the sun goes down...
Every evening a varied evening programme begins: think Ecstatic Dance, Temple, Playparty, sauna evenings, singing and music, ceremonies and deepening sessions from the various teachers. There is plenty of room for relaxation, celebration, connection, playfulness and depth.
On the last evening we close the week together with a final ceremony, music and dance. The next morning everyone leaves after breakfast to go home, or stays another week on a full-board basis or for a follow-on tantra training.
Personal depth & support
If you want to go even deeper, you can book an individual session on site with the trainers, masseurs and healers who are present:
- Tantra massage
- Yoni massage
- Relationship and open counselling
- Healing the feminine (pelvis and yoni session)
- Pelvic Heart Integration sexual healing
And if a workshop stirs up a lot, during or afterwards, a team of Love Angels is there for you: coaches experienced in guiding interpersonal processes, who hold a free drop-in hour and help you integrate your experiences.
What participants say
“Because we are all Buddhas… Wow. And this week we met them, in ourselves and in each other. Special, surprising, confronting, open, free, but above all very instructive.”
“Just seven days on, my heart is overflowing with love. Tantra has deepened my compassion for myself and for my fellow human beings, and gives a loving connection. Thank you for the hospitality, the fantastic ambience and the safe environment in which I was allowed to grow a little again.”
A glimpse of the atmosphere
Good to know
Who is the festival for (and who not)?
Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to Tantra or a seasoned Tantrika, single or part of a couple in any form. The average age of our participants is between 45 and 65.
At the festival we go for a natural high. That is why no alcohol is served or consumed during the festival, and we have a zero-tolerance policy on drug use.
Stable physical and mental health is a basic condition for taking part. The festival is not suitable for people who are currently experiencing serious psychological difficulties or are going through a psychologically unstable period. If that applies to you, this is not the right place for you at the moment. Not sure whether taking part is right for you? Please contact us before you register. We're happy to think along with you.
Do I have to take part in everything?
No. You always have the freedom to skip workshops, join only part of them, or take part less intensively. Sadhaka offers a safe, accessible environment to grow into.
Is there a dress code?
There is no special dress code. Some exercises in the workshops are practical to do naked, but you are never obliged to. This is noted on the daily workshop sign-up lists. For the reunion ceremony at the end of the men's and women's day, we ask men to wear white and women to wear red. Nudity is allowed at the swimming pond and at your own spot on the campsite, with respect for your surroundings. Follow what feels right for you.
What language is the festival in?
The language is English. It is an international festival, with teachers and team members who come to Sadhaka from all over the world. Of the participants, 80% come from the Netherlands and Belgium.
What is included?
All workshops, all meals, coffee, tea, fruit, your overnight stay and the use of the facilities, including the swimming pond and the sauna. Private sessions can be booked on site, and payment is made directly to the therapist or masseur concerned.
Can I book an individual session?
Yes. You can book an individual session on site with the trainers and healers who are present, such as tantra or yoni massage and healing sessions. You'll find sign-up lists in the hallway of the main building. Prices differ per therapist, and you pay them directly. Please bring enough cash.
What are the conditions for taking part?
Before you can book your ticket, we ask you to agree to our terms of participation:
Motivation & Intention:I am clear about my motivation and intention for taking part in the festival, and I know how important it is to focus on myself first and foremost. The festival offers me many opportunities to meet myself and to get to know my own inner landscape, my emotions and the way I perceive the people and the world around me. Even when I connect with other people, I take responsibility for my own journey and I prioritise returning to myself before I have experiences with and through others. My inner wisdom and feelings matter, and I am a valued part of the Sadhaka community.
Consent:I will respect the boundaries of others, make sure all my activities and interactions are respectful, and only involve people who have given explicit and enthusiastic consent. If I am not sure whether someone understands my boundaries, or if anything is unclear to me, I will take responsibility for clarifying it before we continue.
Confidentiality:I agree to maintain confidentiality. This means I will not disclose the identity, stories or experiences of others. I am free to speak about my own experiences. Everything said or done in the workshop spaces during the festival is confidential. I agree not to take photos or make audio or video recordings in the workshop or session spaces during the festival. If I take a photo outside the workshop spaces, I will ask permission from the people in the photo.
Self-care:I understand that I am taking part in a festival that is NOT a substitute for therapy, and that I am responsible for participating in a way that I can manage (physically, psychologically and emotionally). I understand that everything at the festival is voluntary, and that I am not obliged to do anything that feels uncomfortable to me. I take full responsibility for my boundaries and do what I want to do. I can avoid any unwanted situation. I understand that I can change my mind, say no, stop what I am doing, or leave the room or situation. At any time (as long as it is done with consent) I can adapt any exercise or interaction to better meet my needs. I am solely responsible for the interactions I choose to have during the festival, and I cannot claim compensation for anything I have taken part in or exposed myself to.
HealthAt the festival we go for a natural high. That is why I will not use alcohol or drugs during the festival. I am also aware that smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers) is only permitted in the designated smoking area.
I understand that taking part in the Tantra Festival can be physically and emotionally intense. Stable physical and mental health is therefore a basic condition for participation. When my health could affect my own process or the safety and wellbeing of other participants, I take responsibility for that and adapt my participation accordingly.
The festival is not suitable for people who are currently experiencing serious psychological difficulties or who are going through a period of psychological instability. If this applies to you, then this is not the right place for you at this moment. Not sure whether taking part is right for you? Please contact us before you register. We're happy to think it through with you.
Consent for the use of images in which I am recognisable:I understand that a photographer will be present at the festival, solely for promotional purposes related to Sadhaka. The photographer has experience photographing sensitive events and will not be present during workshops that involve nudity, to protect my privacy during those sessions. If I do not want to be recognisable in photos used by Sadhaka, I will inform the photographer at the start of the festival, so that they can take a portrait of me and leave me out of the photos.
Support:I will ask for help if I need support, and in that case I will express myself as clearly as I can. If I feel the need, I will make use of the support team available throughout the festival, such as the Love Angels for emotional support or the management team for practical advice. If I have concerns or feedback, I will go directly to the organisers Janie & Fredrik or Chandra & Wim.
Mobile phones:I understand that during the festival I will do my best to let go of my mobile phone. I will only use electronic devices in the designated area outside the office, and not in any of the other workshop spaces of the festival. If I need to make a phone call, I will walk down the road or find a quiet area so as not to disturb others.
Release of liability:In exchange for your participation in the Sadhaka Tantra Festival, you hereby release and discharge Sadhaka Tantra Festival & Sadhaka Retreat Center and its organisers, teachers, workshop facilitators, musicians and staff from all actions, legal proceedings, claims and demands for or on account of any damage, loss or injury that may arise hereafter from participating in the Sadhaka Tantra Festival.
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Experiences
“A week that changed my life. So safe, warm and real, I'll definitely return.”
— Sanne, Tantra Yoga Retreat
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