Unlock energy, presence, and deep connection through touch
Course Overview
This course teaches the art of Tantra massage:
Awakening energy through conscious touch
Deepening presence in yourself and your partner
Enhancing emotional, sensual, and spiritual connection
Format Options:
1-Day Intro: Basic skills & energy awareness
3-Day Intensive: Full body techniques, energy flow, and integration
5-Day Professional: Advanced techniques, energy mastery, and teaching methodology
Module 1 – Foundation & Awareness
Principles of Tantra & sacred touch
Creating a safe, grounded, and sacred container
Breathwork for relaxation & energy alignment
Ethics, consent, and LGBTQ+ affirming practices
Module 2 – Energy Body & Sensual Flow
Chakras & energy mapping through touch
Moving energy through the body
Techniques for heart-opening & pelvic awareness
Introduction to erotic energy without sexual pressure
Module 3 – Full-Body Tantra Massage Techniques
Hands-on techniques for relaxation and awakening
Using oils, warm touch, and rhythmic patterns
Combining breath, sound, and movement with massage
Partnered practice in a safe and mindful way
Module 4 – Sound & Breath Integration
Using sound (gong, singing bowls, voice) to enhance energy flow
Breathwork techniques for deeper connection
Meditation & mindfulness to enhance presence during touch
Module 5 – Sensual & Sacred Connection
Connecting touch with emotional and spiritual depth
Non-verbal communication through body awareness
Enhancing intimacy and connection without crossing boundaries
LGBTQ+ inclusive approaches to partner dynamics
Module 6 – Professional & Personal Integration
How to practice safely in retreats, private sessions, or 1:1 coaching
Ethics, boundaries, and consent
Self-care and grounding for practitioners
Optional: teaching others or creating 1:1 Tantra experiences
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Conduct a full Tantra massage session safely and professionally
Facilitate heart-opening and energy flow in clients or partners
Integrate sound, breath, and touch for deep embodiment
Create LGBTQ+ safe and sacred spaces for connection
Optional Add-Ons
1:1 coaching for private retreats or sessions
Integration with San Pedro / plant medicine journeys
Advanced intimacy and sexual energy mastery module
Program datesAll year around
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Curriculum
What you’ll learn
🌸 3-Day Tantra Massage Course – Itinerary
Sacred Touch, Energy Flow & Conscious Connection
Day 1 – Foundations & Awareness
Theme: Grounding, Presence & Sacred Space
Morning
Welcome & orientation
Introduction to Tantra massage principles
Creating a safe, sacred container (ethics, consent, LGBTQ+ inclusivity)
Grounding meditation & breathwork
Midday
Body awareness exercises (self-touch, somatic movement)
Introduction to chakras & energy mapping
Light lunch (plant-based, nourishing)
Afternoon
Partnered practice: basic touch & presence techniques
Guided exercises: heart-opening & breath connection
Reflection circle & journaling
Evening
Gentle sound healing session (singing bowls / ambient music)
Integration & Q&A
Day 2 – Energy Flow & Full-Body Techniques
Theme: Sensual Awareness & Energy Movement
Morning
Tantra yoga & body movement warm-up
Breathwork for energy activation
Review Day 1 skills
Midday
Full-body Tantra massage techniques (hands-on practice)
Energy circulation exercises (pelvic, heart, and full-body flow)
Lunch & reflection
Afternoon
Partnered practice: combining touch, breath, and sound
Using oils, rhythmic patterns, and mindful presence
Introduction to guided meditation & visualization during massage
Evening
Sound bath + body relaxation
Integration circle: emotional & energetic reflection
Day 3 – Advanced Techniques & Integration
Theme: Sacred Connection & Professional Practice
Morning
Review of prior techniques
Advanced Tantra massage: heart, pelvis, and subtle energy points
Guided self-massage & embodiment exercises
Midday
Practice: full 1:1 session simulation
Using sound, breath, and touch simultaneously
Lunch
Afternoon
Integration coaching: grounding, closure, and client aftercare
Ethical practice & setting safe boundaries
Optional: preparing for teaching or retreat facilitation
Evening / Closing
Final group circle: sharing insights & experiences
Guided meditation & energy closure
Certificate of completion / personalized feedback
Farewell & optional 1:1 consultation
Key Features Throughout the 3 Days
LGBTQ+ safe & affirming space
Daily yoga, breathwork, and meditation
Guided sound healing & energy work
Hands-on practice with professional feedback
Integration tools for home or professional use
Activities
hiking
breathwork
meditation
creative workshops
energy healing
ecstatic dance
surfing
water activities
outdoor games
spa visits
massages
nature walks
acupuncture
somatic therapy
guided meditations
fitness activities
yoga classes
journaling
personal development workshops
writing workshops
artistic workshops
educational sessions
cultural immersion
free time
nutrition workshops
group meals
Certification
No certificate included with this program
Amenities
heating
Yoga Shala
Patio or Balcony
Garden Area
Dining Area
Smoke Free
Views & surroundings
Spiritual Experience
Lake Views
Oceanfront
Ocean Views
Lakefront
Hill Views
Riverfront
Marina Views
Forest Views
Location
Where you’ll be
Map shows the approximate area. The exact address is shared after your booking is confirmed.
Practical
What to know before you go
Program details
Practice, Medicine, Yoga, Accomodation
Reviews
What people say
Shared by the host
1. Alex M. – Lisbon, Portugal – March 2025
“For the first time, I felt completely free to be myself—without fear, without judgment. The combination of yoga, sound healing, and ceremony opened my heart in ways I didn’t think were possible.”
2. Jordan R. – Berlin, Germany – June 2024
“This wasn’t just a retreat… it was a reset for my heart, my body, and my identity. Every detail was intentional, and I felt held the entire time.”
3. Sofia L. – Madrid, Spain – September 2025
“I came here feeling disconnected, and I left feeling alive, open, and deeply connected to myself. The facilitators created a space of complete safety and trust.”
4. Casey P. – London, UK – January 2025
“The intimate 1:1 sessions were transformative. I didn’t expect how much I would open, emotionally and energetically, through the combination of massage, yoga, and sound therapy.”
5. Riley T. – Paris, France – November 2024
“Being surrounded by other LGBTQ+ people in such a safe and sacred space was incredibly healing. I felt seen, celebrated, and connected in a way I’ve never felt before.”
6. Jamie N. – New York, USA – April 2025
“Kurandero Temple isn’t just a retreat—it’s a sanctuary. The ceremonies and integration practices helped me release old emotional blocks and reconnect with my true self.”
7. Taylor S. – Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 2025
“The combination of plant medicine, sound, and movement was unlike anything I’ve experienced. It helped me step into my authenticity fully.”
8. Morgan K. – Toronto, Canada – May 2024
“I’ve attended many retreats, but the LGBTQ+ focus here made it unique. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more confident in who I am.”
9. Cameron V. – Stockholm, Sweden – October 2025
“The attention to safety, intention, and personal experience made every moment feel sacred. I will carry this retreat with me forever.”
10. Skylar D. – Lisbon, Portugal – February 2025
“It’s rare to find a retreat that balances heart-opening practices with emotional safety. Kurandero Temple delivers exactly that.”
Your host
Meet your instructor
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Akira Water Keeper
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Based in Faro, Portugal
Hosting since 2026
About Akira Water Keeper
Akira Water Keeper is a visionary sound artist blending electronic, ambient, and ecstatic rhythms to create immersive sonic journeys for the body, mind, and spirit. Their music explores conscious movement, Tantra-inspired energy, somatic awareness, and transformational experiences, designed to guide listeners into presence, flow, and emotional release.
Known for Temple Nights: Couples Tantra & Conscious Connection, Akira’s performances and recordings integrate sound healing, breathwork, and ecstatic dance, offering a unique blend of intimacy, energy alignment, and consciousness expansion.
With a focus on inclusivity Akira creates spaces for couples, singles, and all genders to explore connection, embodiment, and transformation through music.
Connect. Move. Transform.
