Path of Tantra Yogacharya
From Kuṇḍalinī to Rāja Yoga: The Full Arc of Tantric Discipline
A Sequential 2+ Year Training in Classical Tantric Kundalinī and Advanced Meditation
Celebrating 10 Years of Award Winning Trainings
Dates & Times
May 20026
Exact dates & Times TBA
Community & Replays
Private course page, WhatsApp Community,
and replays available
Sessions
2-4 hour teachings
++ bonus content included
Guides
One long-time practitioners
with decades of experience
in trainings, retreats, and ashram life
Depth in Practice: Walking the Path with Integrity and Clarity
The Path of the Tantric Yogācārya is a comprehensive, multi-year curriculum designed to preserve and transmit the depth of traditional yogic training. Modeled on classical systems of sequential study, the program advances practitioners from foundational theoretical knowledge to advanced, embodied soteriological practice.
Over the course of two years and beyond, students engage in more than 1,400 hours of integrated study and practice, supported by over 80 live lessons and a progressively structured daily sādhana. The curriculum begins with subtle anatomy—nāḍīs, cakras, and kuṇḍalinī—before systematically progressing through classical prāṇāyāma, ṣaṭkarma kriyās, and the intensive methods of Tantric Kriyā Yoga. It culminates in a sustained engagement with comparative meditation traditions, including Rāja Yoga, Buddhism, Vedānta, and nondual Tantra.
Central to the program is the cultivation of discipline, clarity, and integrity. Students are expected to maintain a rigorous daily practice while developing competence in the ethical, pedagogical, and safety dimensions of teaching. The emphasis on inclusivity and trauma-informed awareness ensures that advanced practice is undertaken in alignment with the highest standards of both tradition and modern responsibility.
This program is intended for serious practitioners—whether preparing to guide others or seeking to deepen their own realization. Graduates will emerge with an integrated foundation in the theory and practice of Tantric Kundalinī Yoga and meditation, equipped for lifelong practice and capable of transmitting these teachings with fidelity and care.
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The Structure
Pre-Module I: 200hr Anuttara Yoga Teacher Training (not-mandatory, but recommended) 200hrs
Premodule II: True Kundalini Series
Duration: 3 days
Hours: 6 LIVE
- Explores Kundalinī as the latent power of Śakti within the body, the nāḍī system, and the chakra–element map as taught in traditional texts like the Ṣaṭ-Cakra-Nirūpaṇa.
- Clarifying misconceptions, examined both ancient and modern lenses, and emphasizes the need for purification, lineage guidance, and humility in approaching this profound force.
Kundalinī Training
Duration: 18 weeks
Hours: 207 (54 LIVE + 34 LIVE + 119 personal practise)
- Focus: Comprehensive study of the seven cakras, integrating detailed theory with practical teaching methodology.
- Core Philosophy: Prāṇa, kuṇḍalinī, guṇas, sublimation, and advanced practices such as laya yoga (absorption through sound).
Teaching Integrity: Trauma-informed approaches, authenticity in teaching, and clear energetic/professional boundaries. - Mentorship & Practicum: Group mentorship in chakra assessment; final practicum to demonstrate teaching skills.
- Skill Development: Structuring themed classes with principles of integrity and heart-centered guidance.
Prerequisite: True Kundalini Series
Experiential Intensive in Classical Prāṇāyāma and the Ethics of Yoga
Duration: 12 LIVE calls (November 30, 2025 – February 15, 2026, Tuesdays 6–9 PM EST/EDT)
Hours: 110 (33 LIVE + 77 personal practise)
- Focus: In-depth study and practice of primary eight prāṇāyāmas and lesser-known techniques; experiential exploration of Yamas and Niyamas.
- Method: Journal work, reflection, and guided study. Classical yoga presents Yamas as ethical restraints and Niyamas as observances of discipline; Trika Śaivism views them as natural ethics and spontaneous refinements of perception.
- Integration: Relating prāṇāyāma practices to the cakras, continuing purification and strengthening of kuṇḍalinī.
- Commitment: Minimum 1 hr of daily practice during the course.
Prerequisites: Module I (Kundalinī Training, 2024/25) and advanced knowledge of cakras as taught by Anuttara.
Ṣaṭkarma Kriyās – Purification, Diet, and Healing
Duration: 12 weeks (March 29, 2026 – June 14, 2026)
Hours: 149 (33 LIVE + 116 personal practise)
- Focus: Six classical cleansing practices (ṣaṭkarma) for body–mind purification; additional methods for diet, healing, and disease prevention.
- Method: Trāṭaka (gazing), intestinal and bowel cleansing, fasting, kriyās, and complementary dietary practices (yogic, vegetarian, ayurvedic).
- Practices: New and known āsanas and prāṇāyāmas; a revised order of practice beyond the kuṇḍalinī flow.
- Commitment: Minimum 1.5 hrs daily practice for 12 weeks (weekly class).
Prerequisites: Completion of Modules I and II.
Intensive Tantric Kriyā Yoga
Duration: 16 weeks (July 12 – October 24, 2026)
Hours: 189 (157 LIVE + 32 personal practise)
- Focus: Intensive chakra-based kriyā practices for purification and the ascension of kuṇḍalinī.
- Method: Movement combined with prāṇāyāma, practiced intensively to direct energy toward the crown.
- Structure: Two weeks dedicated to each chakra; sessions include preparatory āsana but emphasize kriyā.
- Commitment: 1.5 hrs of daily practice for 16 weeks (weekly class).
Prerequisites: Completion of Modules I–III.
Comparative Meditation Studies — Rāja Yoga, Buddhism, and Nondual Traditions
Duration: 1 year ++(48 classes, biweekly)
Hours: 600 (96 LIVE + 504 personal practise)
- Focus: Comparative study and practice of meditative systems across Yogic, Buddhist, Vedāntic, and Tantric traditions.
- Method: Sitting and walking practices aimed at awakening presence and glimpsing sahasrāra realization.
- Structure: Thematic cycles devoted to each tradition, building capacity for self-guided contemplative practice.
- Commitment: 1.5 hrs of daily practice throughout the year.
Prerequisites: Completion of Modules I–IV.
Program Summary
Total Hours: 1461+
Structure: Multi-stage program extending over two years and beyond, integrating theoretical study, embodied practice, and comparative contemplative systems.
Please note: all of these courses are subject to change slightly, in content and duration, as we develop the course, and shift it to the needs of the Sadhaks.
" After a long time searching, contemplation and prayer, I feel that I've found a lineage-based school with incredibly Divine Gurus in Artemis & Bhairav. So much gratitude and appreciation "
- Dean
What You’ll Take Away
By the end of this series, you’ll have:
Mastery of Subtle Yogic Physiology
Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the nāḍī system, cakras, and kuṇḍalinī, supported by direct experiential familiarity through sustained sādhana.
Establishment of a Rigorous Daily Practice
Through progressive requirements, students will internalize a structured regimen of meditation, prāṇāyāma, and kriyā, cultivating a stable foundation for lifelong practice.
Proficiency in Classical Disciplines
Participants will gain methodological competence in advanced techniques such as ṣaṭkarma kriyās, classical prāṇāyāma, and tantric kriyā yoga, with an emphasis on safety, precision, and lineage-informed integrity.
Comparative and Critical Perspective
Students will acquire the capacity to situate their practice within broader contemplative traditions, including Rāja Yoga, Buddhist meditation, and Advaita Vedānta—allowing for both comparative analysis and integrated application.
Pedagogical and Ethical Competence
Graduates will be equipped to responsibly guide others, demonstrating trauma-informed awareness, ethical clarity, and an ability to communicate both theoretical and practical aspects of yogic training.
Integration into Lineage and Community
Through immersion in traditional frameworks and ongoing mentorship, students will deepen their connection to an authentic Tantric lineage and engage meaningfully with a community of practitioners.
Transformation of Perceptual Orientation
The sequential curriculum is designed to reorient perception from conceptual understanding toward direct recognition of nondual awareness, preparing the practitioner for higher contemplative realization.
"Wonderful to be a student with Anuttara! They are practice based, uplifting, and caring. Highly impactful and deep, yet unpretentious. They address the challenges I might or will face while offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers the basics for deepening my future practices."
- Christian
Program Delivery
The Path of the Tantric Yogācārya is offered entirely online, making it accessible to dedicated practitioners around the world.
Live Classes
All core modules include scheduled live sessions via Zoom, providing direct instruction, space for questions, and real-time guidance.
Course Platform
Each module is supported by a structured online course page containing readings, assignments, and supplementary resources.
Replays
Every session is recorded and made available to participants, ensuring that students across time zones or with scheduling conflicts can fully engage with the material.
Community Access
Participants are invited into a private online forum or WhatsApp group to connect with peers, share reflections, and receive ongoing support.
Mentorship
Group mentorship sessions are built into the curriculum, allowing for dialogue with instructors and individualized feedback within a collective setting.
Flexibility with Rigo
While the program maintains a strong emphasis on daily sādhana and sequential progression, the online format allows practitioners to integrate their studies into the rhythms of modern life..
About the Teacher
Bhairav Thomas English
Bhairav is the founder of Anuttara Ashram and co-creator of the Anuttara Turyatita School and Teacher Trainings, alongside his partner Artemis. A lead facilitator, co-author of The Power of Tantra Meditation, and co-host of the Tantra & Yoga Podcast, Bhairav is a respected teacher in the Shivoham Lineage.
He has dedicated over 20 years to the study and practice of Yoga and Tantra, beginning his journey in India in 1998 and completing a 6-year initiation with Guruji Maharaj in 2018. Now a Guru and lineage holder, Bhairav offers authentic teachings rooted in deep personal practice rather than academic study.
Authorized to initiate practitioners into Mantra Meditation, Bhairav is known for his profound wisdom, humility, and approachable nature, offering a rare and transformative presence to all who learn from him.
