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6 Month

Tantra Yoga Immersion & Community Living

Kovalam, India

6 Month / 500 Hour
Tantra Yoga Immersion / Teacher Training course 

Welcome to Kula
Tantra community; living the experience

We invite you to join the community at SKaSTA and experience the integration of non-dual Tantra. From the moment you arrive, you become part of the community (Kula) and are welcomed to explore your true nature as the Divine celebrating as you.

 

If you wish to join the community as a 6 month resident there are two options: 

You are a graduate of a 200-hour immersion at one of the yoga schools worldwide that share this system of āsana and philosophy: SKaSTA Tantra Yoga, Shri Kali Ashram, Sva-Tantra Ashram, Durga’s Tiger School, or Shakta Yoga (Finland). These trainings provide a foundational understanding of the āsana system you will explore more deeply.

OR

For those new to the SKaSTA system, completing the 500-hour immersion offers a comprehensive introduction to our foundational practices, tools, and philosophy. After successfully completing the 500-hour immersion, the SKaSTA leadership team will consider you to continue for the 6-month program. Full payment for the 6 month program is required in advance. Partial refund will be given for those not continuing for the full 6 month immersion.

During the 6-month immersion, members will engage in further readings and integrate practices to build upon the skills and knowledge gained during their previous teacher training or the 500 hr immersion. This includes exploring additional tantric texts, engaging in dedicated discussion and practice with other long-term SKaSTA members and exploring Taoist energetic practices.

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Highlights of the 6 month  immersion
  • Time & Space to Fully Immerse -  Get the most out of what Kaula Śaiva Tantra tradition has to offer when you give yourself 6 months to dive into this limitless culture. 

  • 10 weeks teaching practice

  • Seperate Satsang for Long Term Community Members - 6 month and returning kula members will meet weekly to discuss and practice what interests them most (new 6 month members join long term satsang after first 200hr)

  • Traditional Tantra & Philosophy – Kaula Śaiva Tantra is to be lived, not intellectualized. At SKaSTA our main focus is living from the perspective of non-duality.

  • Tantric Āsana System – Learn and embody a traditional, integrated approach to āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation with the opportunity to cultivate your entire being in a slow, systematic process, how Pantanjali instructs us to approach āsana, “Sthira Sukham”, steady and blissful. 

  • Sacred Text Study – Personal guidance through a variety of Tantric texts, recognising their practical and timeless applications in daily life.

  • Ayurveda & Taoist Practices – Discover health balance and energetic cultivation through Ayurveda and Taoist traditional practices.

  • Kula: Actualise Tantra in Community – 6 months to immerse yourself in a vibrant community of sincere, focused individuals who are also committed to actualizing “Aham Devi,” I am the Divine celebrating herself.

  • Celebration, Connection & Play - Integrate and actualize timeless, traditional teachings of Tantra with modern tools like breathwork, group play and Nonviolent Communication. ​

Course Details

Yoga Asana Explanation class

Prana Culturing through Tantra Yoga Āsana

  • Daily or twice daily āsana practice

  • Pranayama and bandhas demonstration, explanation and practice

  • Philosophical and interactive anatomical explanation of the asanas

  • Dynamic, playful exercises on the beach

  • 12 weeks of teaching practice sessions with in-depth peer and facilitator feedback. We’re all in this together!

Tantra Philosophy and Practices

  • Satsangs, or “meetings of truth”, on traditional non-dual Kaula Tantra principles

  • Weekly Kali puja, a consecration of the embodied Divine Feminine

Ayurveda

  • In depth workshop  on foundational principles of ayurveda

  • A personal ayurvedic consultation to determine your constitution and personalised lifestyle suggestions to optimize your health (included in the course fees)

  • Learn and receive Ayurvedic walking massage daily

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​One-to-one conversations

  • Space to discuss personal interests or questions with our teachers

Non-Violent Communication

  • Workshops and practice sessions, amazing tools for honoring yourself and others 

Free Online Classes

  • Free access to streamable Tantra Yoga classes from the time you book your immersion until 6 months after you leave, so you can prepare and then integrate the health balancing āsana series

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Required Recourses​

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SKaSTA  Kula

Community, or Kula, is the foundation of the Kaula tradition. The Kula is the gathering of all expressions of Devi, the Goddess.

 

We understand and embody Tantra as a living experience as we offer our community members an authentic and unique opportunity to live and celebrate life with us, at our ashram in beautiful Kovalam Bech, Kerala, India.

 

At SKaSTA, we recognize ourselves and every aspect of the cosmos as Devi celebrating Herself. We dis-cover that we are a Kula of Goddesses, celebrating our infinite potential—SVATANTRA.

Immersion Dates 

Daily Schedule

​2025 - 2026

07:15 - 07:45

Morning Ritual - Nyasa, Japa, Arti

07:45 - 08:15

Light breakfast

08:15 - 09:45

Traditional Ayurvedic Walking Massage (prepare the body for Āsanas)

10:00 - 11:45

TriDosha Yoga Balancing Āsana / Teaching Practicum / Breathwork / Dynamic practices and play

11:45 - 14:15

Lunch / Midday Break

14:15 - 15:45

Satsang (Tantra Philosophy / Nonviolent Communication / Ayurveda)

16:00 - 18:30

TriDosha Yoga Balancing Āsana (Long series / Forward Bending / Pole Dancing)

18:45 - 19:45

Dinner

From 20:00

Evening Program*: Puja (Goddess Ritual / Movie Night / Ecstatic Dance / etc.)

*2 nights per week

October 15th - April 10th

Immersion Fees

All Prices are in USD, per Person in a single room, for 200 hour (5 Week) Immersion / TTC.
Couple and friends pricing is for two or more people attending the immersion together.

Course Fees, Food Plan & Accommodation

Price Per Person

*Supper Early Bird

**Early Bird

Regular Price

Non AC Single Room

$7775

$8425

$9075

AC Single Room

$8300

$8950

$9600

Non AC Room Couple/Friends sharing

$6625

$7200

$7800

AC Room Couple/Friends Sharing

$6875

$7475

$8050

20%

 

Supper Early Bird 

discount 

on course fees with 180 days advanced bookings

10%

 

Early Bird 

discount 

on course fees with 180 days advanced bookings

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What the Community Says

"A homecoming experience

I arrived relatively spontaneously at SKaSTA Ashram for a short stay (14 days) with very little experience of a tantric yoga approach (although I had several decades of reading about Buddhism and Taoism behind me).
The orientation in the ashram and its implementation by its leaders enabled me to immediately enter a previously unknown terrain, a feeling of unity of spirits and an infinite divine consciousness.
Thanks to the warmth and humanity combined with the many years of experience of the Ashram community, I was able to gain a wealth of new experiences during my stay that will help me on my personal journey - a bit like coming home after a long, sometimes irritating journey.
Two weeks is a short time, but it allowed me to realise that there is still a lot for me to grow here, so I am already planning my next longer stay.
I thank Whitney, Toma and the entire Kula from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful experience."

Simone Riehl, Germany

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What the Community Says

"A homecoming experience

I arrived relatively spontaneously at SKaSTA Ashram for a short stay (14 days) with very little experience of a tantric yoga approach (although I had several decades of reading about Buddhism and Taoism behind me).
The orientation in the ashram and its implementation by its leaders enabled me to immediately enter a previously unknown terrain, a feeling of unity of spirits and an infinite divine consciousness.
Thanks to the warmth and humanity combined with the many years of experience of the Ashram community, I was able to gain a wealth of new experiences during my stay that will help me on my personal journey - a bit like coming home after a long, sometimes irritating journey.
Two weeks is a short time, but it allowed me to realise that there is still a lot for me to grow here, so I am already planning my next longer stay.
I thank Whitney, Toma and the entire Kula from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful experience."

Simone Riehl, Germany

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Pricing Details And Cancelation Policy

Pricing, Inclusions, and Currency

  • Inclusions: Course fees (tuition), accommodation, and the meal program (see below).

  • Exclusions: Fees do not include bank transaction charges, currency exchange fees, airfare, ground transportation, insurance, personal expenses, or optional excursions unless stated otherwise. SKaSTA must receive the full course fee without deductions.

  • Currency: All prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD); conversion rates apply only at the time of payment.

  • Taxes: All applicable taxes are included.

  • Modification or special arrangements: Special arrangements for progam pricing, payment, duration, dates, food, etc. must be confirmed in writing by both SKaSTA management and the participant.

 

Meal Program

  • Meals include light breakfast, lunch, and dinner, served five (5) days per week.

  • No meals are provided on the two designated free days.

 

Certification Requirements

  • Certification is granted only upon successful completion of all attendance, coursework, and competency requirements as determined by SKaSTA faculty.

 

Payment

  • Regular Pricing:

    • A 15% deposit (transferable, non-refundable) is required to secure your place. 

    • The remaining 85% is due 30 days prior to the program start date.

  • Early Bird Pricing, 90-179 days advance deposit payment:

    • A 50% deposit (transferable, non-refundable) is required to secure the discount and your place. The remaining 50% balance is due 30 days prior to the program start date.

  • Super Early Bird Pricing, 180 days advance payment:

    • A 50% deposit (transferable, non-refundable) is required to secure the discount and your place. The remaining 50% balance is due 30 days prior to the program start date.

 

Cancellation & Refund (Applicable to All Pricing Options):

  • 30 days before the program begins:

    • You will receive a refund for any amounts paid beyond the non-refundable deposit

    • Deposits are transferable, see Transfer Options below

  • Within 30 days of the program start or after the program has begun:

    • All payments are transferable, yet non-refundable. See Transfer Options below.

  • For six-month courses only: if you do not continue after the 500 hour immersion, a refund for any amount paid above the 500-hour course fees may be issued per SKaSTA approval.
     

Transfer Option:

  • You may transfer your deposit ONCE to another session of equal or longer duration during the same or following season.

  • To request a transfer, SKaSTA must be notified in writing at least 30 days before original program start. Transfer is subject to availability and approval.
     

Additional Terms​

  • Force Majeure: SKaSTA is not liable for delays or non-performance due to events beyond its control, such as natural disasters, pandemics, or government restrictions.

  • Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain behavior that supports a safe and respectful learning environment. SKaSTA reserves the right to dismiss any participant for disruptive or unsafe conduct without refund.

  • Health & Insurance Disclaimer: Participants are responsible for their health and safety. Comprehensive travel and health insurance is strongly recommended. SKaSTA is not liable for any injuries, illnesses, or losses incurred during the program.

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Ready to  dive deep  in traditional Tantra teachings & Kula experience? 

To apply for a Tantra Yoga Immersion with us please follow the application process. We will get in touch with you when we have received your application.

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