School of Shakta Tantra
Tantra Courses & Retreats held in Rishikesh, India
From ancient practices to self realization, discover the Divine Feminine tradition which honors the whole of life as sacred and Divine!
Adyakula is a unique Shakta tantra school focused on sharing and preserving the traditional spiritual & esoteric science of Tantra and the lineage of the primordial Goddess Shakti.
To,
All the seekers who are seeking with a sincere heart,
Like a child playing on the shore of life, you have watched the waves come one by one. With each wave, you thought: “This is it. This is the one that will satisfy my deepest longing.” But as the waves crash and recede, they leave you empty again.
All along, you have been yearning for what is true—for that which is eternal. Yet you continue to dance upon the surface, while your thirst can only be quenched by the entire ocean!
Why Adyakula?
Without a clear map, one can spend lifetimes practicing this and that, enroll in a hundred courses without any results, go to thousands of temples and places of worship, but if one doesn't know the path which leads to the destination, one is basically flying blind without a compass. The solution is to attain the knowledge passed down by the sages thousands of years ago.
Our goal is to provide you with the map, so that you can unlock the door to freedom within by yourself.
May the blessings of the great Goddess be forever upon you!
Featured Offerings
Please note: Class/session timings may differ from time to time as our classes are designed to accommodate only a few students at a time!
Kindly contact us beforehand to book your session/workshop/course to ensure a smooth flow of classes/sessions!
Tantra Initiation Courses & workshops
Held in Rishikesh, India
Duration: 3-21 days
7-Day Divine Feminine Awakening - Exclusive Tantra Retreat in Rishikesh
Awakening Shakti & entering the sacred Temple within: An authentic Tantra (Divine Feminine path) initiation & somatic healing immersion in the middle of nature!
This soulful 7-day somatic healing and authentic Tantra retreat in Rishikesh is an exclusive invitation to enter that inner space of radical freedom, joy, and surrender. This journey is not about passive relaxation; it is about transcendence. It is an intensive somatic experience designed for "unbecoming" everything the modern world forced you to be. Step into an ancient tradition, unlock a timeless secret, and join an intimate, ultra-safe tribe of women reclaiming their raw, wild, and feminine power.
Our approach
The way of the Kula
Shakta Tantra originated from prehistoric mother goddess cults, with roots dating back to the Paleolithic era (c. 9,000–8,000 BCE or earlier) and evidence in the Indus Valley Civilization. While pre-Vedic in origin, it matured into a distinct philosophical tradition between 400 BC and 600 CE (Epics/Gupta era), flourishing as a major tantric tradition by the 10th-11th century CE.
At Adyakula, we invite you to join us on the ancient path of the Goddess and honor a tradition which is thousands of years old. As you embark on this life changing journey, we wish to outline a few set of rules that define our tribe:
I. The priority of lineage - no experimental practices, we honor our ancestors & our Gurus by keeping the transmission pure
II. No more books, only practices - instead, master the practices & you will know without the need for words
III. Small-Circle Transmission - private & exclusive circle
The way of the Goddess - : A Journey Back to Your Center
If you have found your way here, perhaps you are feeling a little "stretched thin." Maybe you’ve been giving so much of your energy away—to your work, your family, or your search for meaning—that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to be truly full within yourself.
Why society suppresses the feminine - the truth about the modern world
In the world we have built today, feminine expression has been completely suppressed. Everything must happen in accordance with rigid masculine structures, an orderly system where there is no place for emotions or expressions - only logic & rational thought is to be allowed. Art & creativity is seen as an act of rebellion, instead of being seen as a way of human expression.
The Unbroken Thread
The Living Vidya
The path of the Goddess is not a destination, but a continuous unfolding of wisdom. Here, we move beyond the surface-level 'yoga' of the modern world to explore the deep architecture of the soul. The Journal is a collection of alchemical insights, lineage teachings, and maps designed to help you navigate the fierce and beautiful landscape of your own consciousness.
Ishta Milana Series : Meeting the Divine beloved & entering the sacred temple of the heart!
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says "Love is not an emotion, but a deep & pure expression of the soul." Krishna teaches us that true love is not a fleeting emotion that comes & goes, it stands strong through the ups & downs of life. It stands strong, regardless of changing circumstances throughout life.
Sacred Inquiry
Common questions that are often asked:
Q. Is the path of Shakta Tantra only for women?
A: Not at all! In fact, one of the most remarkable aspects of this path is its inclusive approach towards caste and gender. In this tradition, individuals from any caste, gender, race, nationality etc. are eligible to be initiated. Yes, it is true that in this path, women are to be regarded as incarnations of the Goddess, but it does not neglect the Shiva - the Divine masculine principle in any way.
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"The little space within the heart is as great as the vast universe.
The heavens and the earth are there, and the sun and the moon and the stars. Fire and lightening and winds are there, and all that now is and all that is not."
― Swami Prabhavananda, The Upanishads: Breath from the Eternal
