Tantric Foundations
Clarifying Tantraâs origins & principles
through philosophy, history, & context.
Tantric Foundations is an eight-module immersion in the core principles and living practice of traditional Tantra. Rooted in nondual philosophy and guided by two long-term sÄdhak empowered within a living lineage, it offers a steady space to engage the path with integrity, depth, and direct transmission.
It is intended for practitioners ready to engage the tradition with sincerity and depth. Whether this is your first formal study or a return to refine and reorient your understanding. The emphasis is on grounding your practice in foundational teachings that illuminate the path with clarity and discernment.
This immersion speaks to those who value depth, and spiritual integrity and who seek a relationship with tradition that is both rooted and responsive to the present. If you are looking for a place to explore the path with sincerity and commitment, this course offers that ground.
Course Themes
Module 1 â Tantra as Revolution: History, Culture & Origins
Led by ArtemisÂ
Explore Tantraâs radical roots as a response to exclusionary traditions, emphasizing inclusivity, transgression, and householder practice. Weâll reframe common misconceptions and ground Tantra in its original context of spiritual democratization.
Module 2 â Tantra Yoga: The Sacred Science of Energy, Posture, and Inner Alchemy
Led by BhairavÂ
Discover how Tantra Yoga works with energy, breath, and posture to awaken the subtle body. This session reveals the body as a sacred vehicle for both liberation and enjoyment.
Module 3 â The Dance of Yoga and Bhoga: Tantraâs Embrace of the World
Led by Artemis
Tantra shows that desire and awareness are not opposites but partners in awakening. Discover how yoga and bhoga meet in the divine dance of life, turning every experience into presence.
Module 4 â The Tantric Toolbox: Mantra, Yantra, Mudra, and Ritual as Technologies of Awakening
Led by Bhairav
Explore core tantric tools as living technologies of transformation. This session makes mantra, ritual, and subtle practice accessible, relevant, and embodied.
Module 5 â The Evolution and Living Presence of Shakti in Tantra
Led by ArtemisÂ
Explore Shakti as the living force within and around us, where every experience becomes a doorway to power, presence, and awareness.
Module 6 â Tantra, SaášskÄra, AhaáškÄra & Karma: The Mechanics of Bondage and Liberation
Led by BhairavÂ
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In Tantra, bondage is consciousness contracting, and liberation is simply recognizing our true natureâfreedom is always here.
Module  7 â Kashmir Ĺaivism and the Nondual Vision of Tantra
Led by Artemis
Kashmir Ĺaivism shows all life as one consciousness, where awareness recognizes itself in every experience. Enlightenment isnât escapeâitâs seeing the world as your own luminous presence.
Module 8 â A synthesis from the final lecture
Led by Bhairav
Foundations of Tantra reveals that liberation is already hereâyour body, senses, and life are the doorway to presence and awareness.
Why This Course Matters
Much of what is presented as âtantraâ in contemporary settings bears little resemblance to the tradition from which it comes. Stripped of context, lineage, and philosophical rigor, it often reflects modern projections more than it does a living path. What gets lost in that process is not only accuracy, but depth, along with the ethical frameworks and devotional foundations that make this tradition transformative in the truest sense.
This course is a response to that loss. It is a return to the heart of the tradition: its history, metaphysics, and core practices, as received through a living lineage. The teachings shared here emerge from years of direct study, immersion in a traditional tantric ashram, and a continued relationship with the practices as they are lived.
For those who are seeking a path that is coherent, grounded, and held within an authentic spiritual container, this immersion offers the opportunity to step into Tantra as it has been practiced and transmitted for generations.Â
Who This Is For
This course is for seekers, practitioners, and teachers who feel the call to root themselves in something deeper.Â
It is for those who sense that something essential has been lost in modern adaptations and who are ready to study with care, humility, and respect for lineage.
It is especially relevant for:
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Individuals who want to be in right relationship with tradition, without bypassing complexity, nuance, or lived experience.
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Those seeking clarity after encountering superficial or commercialized versions of Tantra.
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Practitioners looking to root their path in history, philosophy, and a living tradition.
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Students and teachers who value both devotional depth and intellectual precision.
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Spiritual guides and facilitators who wish to deepen their understanding so they may teach with integrity.
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Anyone ready to return to foundational teachings as the ground from which mature practice grows.
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Your Investment
Tantric Foundations
$ 325
One time Payment
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- 17 Hours of recorded teachings
- Lifetime access â revisit anytime
- YACEP eligible continuing education hours
- Certificate of completion
- On-demand, self-paced, and designed for serious students who value clarity and authenticity.
Full Access Membership
$39 / mo
7-day complimentary trial
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- 100+ hours of tantric lectures and practice
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New content added weekly
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Access to the Complete Course Collection
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All current and future courses
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85+ Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours
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Certificates of completion for all courses
Satisfaction Guarantee
We want you to feel completely confident in your investment. If you fully participate in our program and feel that it hasnât delivered the value you expected, we offer a hassle-free money-back guarantee. Simply reach out and weâll refund your paymentâno hard feelings. Your growth and satisfaction are our top priorities!
What You'll get
8Â recorded lectures with Artemis & Bhairav
Downloadable audio recordings of all sessions
Private Whatsapp community
Lifetime Access
16 YACEP hours
Certificate of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
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Artemis & Bhairav
With over 35 years of combined experience, Artemis Emily Doyle and Bhairav Thomas English are students and practitioners of various mystic traditions. They are lineage holders in the tradition of Shivoham Tantra.
Together they established Anuttara Ashram and the Anuttara Turyatita School, which offer teachings and trainings in Tantra Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, & non-duality.
They create spaces for love to take form through service, study, and spiritual practice.