Let's be honest, walking the Kundalini path most of the times is a lifelong process, not one to be considered done (✓) in a short weekend.

It is a journey.

The journey can be more or less long, fast and intense, depending on each individual, their experience and where each person is on their spiritual path. For some people, the activation will happen in a short time, even minutes, for others it may take years.

Truth is, we don’t know in advance - although we can have some clues.
I don’t know (and I love not to know) what each person’s journey will be.

In this weekend, you will learn methods to walk on this path. You will follow your pace and feel into your rhythm. Depending on where you are on this journey, you may experience some simple shifts and sensations or otherwise deep realizations.

Either way, it is important to realize that these are all meaningful steps on your individual spiritual journey, and they can ripple into relevant changes in your daily life.

I have seen many people having some simple - apparently little - shifts during classes, that blossomed into important life changes, a few weeks down the road. When your energy shifts, your entire life can too!

As we honour your rhythm, each participant will take what is needed at their stage of Kundalini exploration, not having to push to any specific outcome.
This is by far the best way to have a healthy awakening :)

My (Jharna) work comes to life thanks to the inestimable guidance of different teachers across my professional studies in the field of Tantra, merging with my own inquiry and personal experience in self-development work, spirituality and meditation, that I practiced in a variety of traditions across Asia, Australia and Europe.

In particular, I recognize great part of my professional influence in the VITA™ Method, created by Layla Martin, founder of the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality (USA), and in my beloved teacher Ma Ananda Sarita, founder of Tantra Essence and worldwide renowned Tantra Master, who created her work on the teachings of Osho, after living many years in his presence.
For this specific retreat, I honour and acknowledge also my teacher Venant Wong, founder of KAP – Kundalini Activation Process, with whom I travelled across Europe growing priceless experience, working with hundreds of people.

The methods that I use in my work find their roots in the ancient tantric traditions of the East – and in particular in the Kashmiri (India) and Taoist (China) traditions – now backed up by scientific studies of the West.
Nowadays, modern studies of neurobiology explain why the methods of ancient eastern traditions “work”, explaining how the human body, and especially our brain and nervous system, find benefit and healing in methods already used in the past.

The methods that I use bring integration between a “top-down” (from mind to body) and “bottom-up” (from body to mind) approach, offering an integrated body-mind transformation. The results are efficient and long-lasting, as they act on an actual gentle rewiring of the nervous system, by involving directly the body.

The methods that I offer include techniques of breath-work, movement, liberation of sound, somatic work, pleasure, rituals and celebrations, playful structures, silent meditation, emotional awareness, dance, massage, Kundalini activation, bio-energetic exercises and much more!

In this specific retreat, we will also use the so called "energy transmission" - you can find more details about it in the dedicated question just below, and in the video on this page under the section "What is the approach".

Often people ask me about this.
KAP - Kundalini Activation Process, is a method of energy transmission founded by Venant Wong that I used to practice and facilitate a few years ago (since 2017, before even it was named KAP).
I share more about KAP in a video above in this page, see section "What is the approach?"

I still recognize the potency of this energy, and the power of surrendering in receiving it. However, over time, I started realizing that people need some more guidance than just energy transmission, to be able to integrate the big transformation in one’s life that may come with Kundalini awakening.

First, I found that a context and preparation is important. For a smooth and grounded experience, we need to prepare the body to the flow of new energy, by eliminating stagnations on the way of Kundalini ascension.
With methods of emotional release, breathwork, movements and liberation of sound, we create space for this energy to flow harmoniously, rather than having it meet resistance on its way – which is the main reason for a possible rough experience. Once stagnations have been removed, the energy flow is much easier and pleasant.

I also realized that some people may need afterwards integration, in order to process what is moving inside after a Kundalini activation, both in terms of sensations in the body, and in eventual changes that one wants to make in their lives. For those who need it, I decided to offer support by welcoming individual coaching sessions to integrate the work done into daily life.

For these reasons, during the weekend there will be some energy transmission, but the focus of the weekend will be mainly on giving you methods, so that you can learn how to cultivate and move your own energy in a safe, trauma-informed way. My energy transmission will come as a support if there are blockages or stagnations in your body. It is essentially a gentle boost, while the main work is yours.

Do I actually transmit KAP energy?

Although I trained in KAP and I still carry its lineage, it became clear over time that “my transmission” (although I don’t refer to it as mine, neither as transmission) is unique (like everybody else's!).
Already back in 2018, when I worked side by side with KAP founder Venant Wong in Europe, working with hundreds of people across 9 different countries, many people would say that – with eyes closed – they could easily recognize who of us was "activating" them as we carried different energies. Energy transmission changes depending on the facilitator, their personalities, intentions, lineages, natural qualities and personal inner work.

Of course, I received and still graciously carry KAP lineage, including the previous lineages of Venant Wong's teachers (Adi Da Samraj, Pi Villaraza & Ratu Bagus).
But over time, in my classes people started sharing that they would also experience other masters' presence or spiritual experiences during sessions with me. Interestingly, these were corresponding to my own spiritual path, even when people didn’t necessarily know details of my journey. For example, some people said to perceive Osho's presence during an activation, after I spent years receiving the Osho lineage from my teacher Ma Ananda Sarita.

As you may understand, there is no scientific proof of how lineages are carried and passed on in Kundalini energy activation: to my knowledge there is no scientific study on this – yet!
But it is safe to say, after countless conversations on this subject with people practicing this work around the world, that each facilitator carries their own transmission, which includes their inner spiritual journey, individual qualities as well as the influence they received from teachers.

The conclusion is that, in the transmission that I offer nowadays, there are different lineages. This includes KAP, but it is not only KAP as it used to be a few years ago. In my heartfelt opinion, it is now more complete.

Previous Tantra and/or Kundalini experience is not needed to participate in this retreat. We will always explain all the details needed for each practice, and guide you all the way.

You will be experiencing the work according to your own rhythm and level: transformation always meets each individual at their level of inner evolution and goes as deep as it is possible in the single experience.

We welcome and invite all levels of experience, especially when you approach the work with sincerity.

If you have never done any kind of self-development work, you are also welcome to get in touch with us (find the email address in the contacts), share your questions and any eventual concerns. We’ll be happy to support you in deciding if this work is for you.

I am excited that you are here!
Like you know, the journey and discovery of Tantra, and the path of Kundalini awakening, are a lifelong journey.

When you are already experienced in self-development, you can ever deepen the exploration and find treasures in the discovery of yourself and your own body.
You will be experiencing the work according to your own rhythm and level: transformation always meets each individual at their level of inner evolution and goes as deep as it is possible in the single experience.

Even professionals in the field have taken part in my courses before - including this retreat - defining the experience as "overwhelmingly beautiful" and having deep spiritual realizations.

I am confident that you will learn several new things in this retreat, as we combine methods of Tantra and energy transmission in a unique way. If you already know the methods, deepening the practice will give you even more benefits as the expansion of Kundalini has potentially no limits.

In fact, this specific retreat is the one I would recommend to repeat over and over, if you wish, to continue the expansion of your Life-Force energy: once you are familiar with the methods, you can extract the richness of each practice for deeper benefits.

Even when I practice the methods myself, after several years, I still find gems and wonders in these practices. The potential of depth and growth is pretty much infinite, there is always more to discover on this wonderful journey of self-development.

I am looking forward to witnessing your growth and supporting you in your continuous journey!

The Spark of Life Retreat is created for both singles and couples, for men, women and non-binary folks.
If you wish to explore the path of Tantra and the powerful Life-Force you have within... you are welcome here!

Note: This program is not recommended for pregnant women & people with severe active trauma. To discuss your specific situation, feel welcome to contact us.

As a lot of our work is dedicated to couples and lovers, many couples have joined Spark of Life since its very first edition!

Our approach to Tantra is of deep respect for the couple: we love to give you the possibility to choose how to live your experience as a couple within the group.

Most of the methods in this program are to be practiced individually, but some are paired exercises.

If you join as a couple, you will be able to choose whether to practice the partnered methods together (the two of you), or individually, or even pairing up with other people.

We will always let you know in advance if a method is especially suited to practice together as a couple, so that you can take a decision according to your preference.

Spark of Life has been originally created for people to join individually, and is designed as a personal journey. You don't need a partner to take part in this retreat.

Most of the methods will be practiced individually, although we will have some group activities – there will be contact and interaction with other people – and some meditations in pairs.

If you register on your own, you will generally be invited to pair up with some other participants to enjoy the partnered practices. But we will also provide guidance for "solo" alternatives, so that everyone can choose according to their level of comfort.

We understand this question, there is always a lot of misunderstanding around nudity and Tantra.

The short answer is No, you will never have to undress in the group room!
You can, if that's what you wish, in some methods...

In our work, we treat nudity as sacred and therefore we never, ever force it. We honour the choices of each individual first and foremost.

While most of the practices of this program are usually done with full clothes on, we may give the option to practice some methods in nudity, if that is what you wish. For some people, that represents an opportunity of liberation, and we honour that.

You will always have power of choice onto whether and how much to undress. You will never be asked to undress by facilitators or assistants.

For us, one simple rule is valid:
Your body, your choice.

With the commitment of teaching Tantra with maximum integrity, and to create a space where everyone can feel safe and comfortable, we have one simple rule on this subject: in our workshops and retreats there is never sex in the group room.

Despite public misunderstanding, Tantra is not all about sexual practices.
You will work on your energy, including the union of love and meditation, to activate your full potential as a human being.

This means that you will also very likely experience activation of your sexual energy as part of working on your whole energy system, but there will not be any sex or sexual practices between participants as part of the group structure.

As we will guide you into some profound meditations, we wish not to bring you in the mind during the practices. 

For this reason, the retreat will be held entirely in English language.

However, between Jharna and Michael, we speak a total of 5 languages... in case you can't understand a word or two, we can support you during the theory - although we trust that you understand that we won't be able to provide a full translation. 

All the methods and meditations will be guided exclusively in English language, to allow everyone to go deeper in the experience, without bringing you in the mind.

Yes!

This program was originally called Tantrik Activation (since 2022), so you might have known it with this name. We have decided to change the name and it's now in the format of a residential retreat!

For any details, information or assistance on this retreat, you can get in touch with us via email:

[email protected]