I receive many inquiries from people who ask me, “How to find your soulmate?” They want someone with whom they can deeply merge on all levels, body, mind and soul. It appears to be an innate human longing, to merge so deeply with another that we sense ourselves disappearing into each other and b...

By following the call of creativity, I found the essence of life I was nine years old and sitting in the backyard of my parents’ home under a tree, lost in contemplation. For years, ever since the age of four, I had searched into the mysterious archives of existence to try and find the essence ...

The Soham mantra is a Sanskrit mantra meaning "I am That," with So meaning "I am," Hum meaning "That," referring to the universal consciousness that underlies all of existence. It comes from the ancient yogic tradition and is considered one of the most fundamental mantras in Hindu philosophy, ap...

I have been practising meditation since 1973. In those decades I have worked with Osho's Active Meditations, the 112 methods of the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, practices from Buddha's lineage, methods from Mahavira's tradition, and teachings from enlightened masters across many paths. I have gone dee...

As the world continues to witness escalating violence across the Middle East with growing tensions between Iran, Israel, and other nations, and increasing reports of civilian suffering, it can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of it all. Beyond the political narratives and media coverage, t...

Over the years, I have come to know grief and loss as profound initiations. I have encountered grief and loss in many forms through the ending of intimate relationships and friendships, the death of beloved family members and friends, the loss of home, work, community, and the identities that onc...

Tantra is a vast and ancient spiritual practice and lifestyle. For someone encountering it for the first time, it can feel overwhelming, even confusing. Where do you begin? Which path is the right one to follow? And perhaps most importantly: what is authentic Tantra, and what is the modern dis...

At Tantra Essence, we hold relationship as one of the most powerful paths to awakening available to us. We believe that with the right guidance and the right practices, Tantra can transform two ordinary lovers into soulmates. Tantra Essence was founded by Ma Ananda Sarita, one of the most respec...

In recent weeks, the Epstein files have once again dominated headlines, social media feeds, and conversations around the world. Many people are asking difficult questions. How could such a network exist? Why were powerful figures able to exploit vulnerable young women for so long? What does...

Since 1990 I have been teaching Tantra and Holistic Healing Retreats. What follows is a peek into my world. It is almost non-stop activity, nourished by the still centre of meditation in the centre of the cyclone. Usually, when teaching, I am fully present with the group in one way or another fr...