Tantric Awakening Festival - Indian Summer Edition 2026

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Tantra...

What does the word awaken in you?
Curiosity? A sense of wonder? A desire to discover something deeper?

Tantra is a journey into presence, connection and conscious living, an invitation to slow down, feel more deeply and experience yourself and life in a new way.

At the Tantric Awakening Festival, you are welcomed into a warm and supportive space where you can explore tantra at your own pace. A small-scale festival aboard the beautiful Odessa ship in Amsterdam, created for connection, discovery and authentic expression.

🌸 A space to soften, breathe and be
You don't need to know anything about tantra. You don't need to be a certain way. Simply come as you are, with your curiosity, your openness and whatever is alive within you.

Through a diverse programme of workshops, you can discover different tantric practices and ways of relating, and notice what resonates with you, what feels nourishing, and what perhaps doesn't.

✨ Awaken what is already within you

- The potential to feel more fully.
- To breathe more deeply.
- To move and express yourself freely.
- To connect from a place of presence.
- To listen to your body and honour what you truly want.
- To explore new possibilities, become aware of old patterns and limiting beliefs, and discover different ways of meeting yourself and others.
- Relax, enjoy, laugh, receive and be.

🌿 Come curious. Come as you are.
Meet like-minded people, share meaningful experiences and enjoy a weekend where you can slow down, open at your own pace and reconnect with the joy of being fully alive.

The Tantric Awakening Festival is open to all levels, from those taking their first steps into tantra to experienced practitioners.

Come discover what tantra can be for you. ❤️


**** The meaning of Tantra – and our vision on tantra ****
The essence of Tantra is to embrace the many aspects of life with awareness and presence.

Behind this simple idea lies a rich tradition of ancient wisdom, passed from teacher to student through generations. Tantra is not only about understanding concepts, but about discovering wisdom through direct experience.

Classical Tantra emerged from different spiritual traditions, with one unique approach: making these teachings accessible beyond monastic life and integrating them into everyday living.

Many tantric practices support us in deepening our awareness, such as body awareness, meditation, exploring the energy system, mantras, and rituals.

Through these practices, we can cultivate a deeper connection with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

Tantra invites us to meet all parts of ourselves with acceptance and awareness, our joy, sadness, love, and vulnerability. Everything becomes an opportunity for presence and deeper understanding.

Sometimes, the deeper aspects of connection and embodiment are misunderstood or taken out of their original context. What is called tantra today can sometimes be far removed from its traditional roots.

These misunderstandings can create confusion and may prevent people from discovering the depth and beauty of tantric wisdom.

With Tantric Awakening, we do not claim to hold the complete truth about what tantra is or is not.

We intend to honour the essence of tantra while creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone can explore these teachings in their own way.

We only invite facilitators who are aligned with this essence as well.

Through clear guidelines and shared agreements, we aim to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.

In this way, we wish to offer you the opportunity to explore the wisdom and practices of tantra, discover new perspectives, and connect with suitable teachers, or simply take in the experiences and practices that are offered throughout the festival.



*** Location: Odessa Amsterdam ****
The festival will take place at the urban paradise of Odessa, with excellent locations for the workshops and relaxation during the breaks. Odessa is a conscious vegan art ship where city and nature are intertwined, a platform for conscious events and communities.

Surrounded by water, the location creates a unique and inspiring atmosphere for the festival. With a Spa deck including a sauna, you will have the opportunity to relax, recharge and take moments of rest between the workshops, regardless of the weather.


*** Who should attend? ***
* Open to both individuals and couples
* Suitable for all levels of experience
* A safe and respectful environment with clear guidelines and agreements
* Workshops will be offered in English (unless all participants are Dutch-speaking)



*** Vegan Food ***
Our vegan cook, Flora, will prepare lunch and dinner. This food is not only healthy and delicious, but it is also prepared with love and care, and with mostly organic and seasonal ingredients that will support you to enjoy the festival fully.

A vegan food package (2 lunches and 2 dinners) is an optional part of the festival, which gives you the full experience and ability to enjoy and relax during the lunch and dinner breaks.

~ Menu ~

SATURDAY

Lunch:
- Coconut lentil soup
- Pearl couscous with halloumi, tomato, basil, and green peas
- Fresh salad with lettuce, cucumber and fennel
- Bread

Dinner:
- Thai-inspired rice noodle salad with spring onion, cucumber, cherry tomato & fresh herbs
- Oven-roasted tempeh, spring onion and bell pepper
- Crisp green salad with lime dressing
- Peanut–tamari dressing
- Warm pita breads

SUNDAY

Lunch:
- Pasta salad with homemade pesto, butter beans, artichoke hearts, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes
- Zucchini & leek soup with fresh herbs
- Potato salad with dill and pickles
- Fresh green salad
- Bread

Dinner:
- “Build-your-own” Mexican wrap buffet
- Spiced black beans
- Herbed quinoa
- Fresh salad bar (lettuce, tomato, lime, coriander, corn)
- Crunchy tortilla chips
- Guacamole with lime & cilantro
- Fresh tomato salsa with chilli & onion

Allergies? Please let us know (24th of September at 17:00) by sending an e-mail to eigentijdsnl@gmail.com, with your allergies(s).

You can order your vegan food package in our ticket shop.


***Festival Program***
You will find the current schedule for our program below.

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
09:30-10:00 | You are welcome
10:00-10:45 | Tantric Awakening Opening ceremony (lower deck)
10:45-12:00 | Workshop for all: Connection and boundaries by Joris van der Geest (lower deck)
12:00-13:00 | Lunch (serving time)
13:30-17:00 | Exploring Polarities by Serena Milada (up deck)
13:30-17:00 | Soul Connection: Trust & Surrender by Amber Grothe and Nicholas Schenk (lower deck)
17:10-17:40 | Dinner (serving time)
18:30-22:00 | Ecstatic Dance (silence on the boat!)

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
09:30-10:00 | Doors open
10:00-10:30 | Day opening ceremony (lower deck)
10:30-12:00 | Embodied Tantra by Sandi Djoulfian (up deck)
10:30-12:00 | Massage workshop by Jitske Korff (lower deck)
12:00-13:00 | Lunch (serving time)
13:30-17:00 | Tantra workshop: Breath of Life by Afke Reijnga (lower deck)
13:30-17:00 | Sacred Sexuality (partner workshop) by Joris van der Geest (lower deck)
17:00-17:30 | Tantric Awakening Closing Ceremony (welcome to stay afterwards)
17:30-18:30 | Love Dinner (serving time)
19:30-22:00 | Ecstatic Dance (silence on the boat!)

PRACTICAL
Location: Odessa, Veemkade 259, Amsterdam
Time: 10:00-19:00

Saturday, the 26th of September, 10.00 to 19.00 (followed by Ecstatic Dance, which is included in the tickets)

Sunday, the 27th of September, 10.00 to 19.00 (followed by Ecstatic Dance, which is included in the tickets)

We have Shiva (men) and Shakti (women) tickets to get a balance in male and female energy. If you don’t identify as a man or woman, you are welcome to choose either a Shakti or a Shiva ticket.

We recommend a ticket that includes the vegan food package, which gives you the full experience and the ability to enjoy and relax during the lunch and dinner breaks.
You may also opt to bring your own meals and get a ticket without food.

Early Bird with food: 194,- (until 10th of September)
Early Bird without food: 150,- (until 10th of September)
There is a limited number of 16 early bird tickets available.

Regular ticket with food: 219,- (until 21st of September)
Regular ticket without food: 175,- (until 21st of September)
There is a limited number of 16 regular tickets available.

Late ticket with food: 239,-
Late ticket without food: 195,-

Vegan meal package (2 * lunch and 2 * diner for 1 person): 55,-

EXTRA INFORMATION
Parking tip: 6 euros a day at Zeeburg P+R (in combination with a round-trip tram).

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a future festival with our approval.

For questions:
eigentijdsnl@gmail.com (for practical information),
info@leeftantra.nl (for information about tantra, the program, and facilitators)