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Introduction to Tantra CPD

A 10-hour live online course with Shobhit Raj, streamed from India. An experiential journey into energy, consciousness and inner transformation, beyond the modern misconceptions of Tantra.

10 hours£195OnlineYoga Alliance CPD

Weekends from 31 October to 22 November 2026, 11.15am to 12.30pm

Students sitting cross-legged in meditation on their mats in the studio

Upcoming dates

Sat 31 Oct11:15CPD Philosophy - Fundamentals of Tantra (10 hours)with Shobhit Raj · Online · £195Book

Step beyond the modern misconceptions of Tantra and explore its roots as a profound path of awareness. This course invites you into a deeper understanding of the cosmos, energy systems and the human mind, designed for the modern urban practitioner seeking meaning, clarity and inner expansion.

Blending philosophy with practice, the sessions offer a grounded, transformative approach to traditional Tantra.

Schedule

Live online from India on Zoom, Saturdays and Sundays, 11.15am to 12.30pm (GMT). Recordings are shared for 7 days after each class.

WeekendDates
131 October and 1 November 2026
27 and 8 November 2026
314 and 15 November 2026
421 and 22 November 2026

Each session blends theory (traditional frameworks), practice (direct experiential techniques) and integration (applying Tantra to modern life).

Curriculum

TopicWhat you’ll explore
Tantric paths and philosophyThe foundations of Tantra and its paths, and its purpose and relevance today
Mantra, yantra, mandalaHow sound, symbol and geometric form focus the mind and deepen awareness
Devata and Devi upasanaArchetypal energies, and how traditional devotion supports inner transformation
Awakening of ShaktiShakti, the inner life force, and how practice can cultivate it
Cultivating a Tantric mindA way of thinking and perceiving that brings awareness, balance and presence
Meditations from TantraGuided techniques from Tantric traditions to deepen stillness and self-awareness

What you’ll gain

  • A deeper connection with your inner world and subtle energies
  • Practical tools to manage the mind and emotions
  • Awareness rooted in traditional yogic teaching
  • Clarity on bringing Tantra into modern life
  • Practices that support transformation, not just information
  • Continuing education credits (YACEP, Yoga Alliance)

Who is it for?

  • Yoga teachers who want to move beyond asana and root their teaching in yogic philosophy
  • Dedicated yoga and meditation practitioners ready to explore energy, awareness and the workings of the mind
  • Anyone curious about Tantra who wants a clear, traditional understanding
  • Anyone seeking balance and clarity amid the demands of modern life

Meet Shobhit Raj

Shobhit Raj (CognitiveYogi) is a Bangalore-based yoga educator rooted in the Bihar School of Yoga tradition. He has over 15 years of experience spanning design, mindfulness and the yogic sciences.

  • A former UX designer, with a deep interest in human behaviour and the subconscious mind
  • A specialist in advanced Yoga Nidra, meditation and mind-training practices
  • Trained in and inspired by Tantra, Vipassana, Ayurveda, psychology and neuroscience
  • Founder of the Cognitive Yoga Academy
  • Has trained more than 600 teachers across India, Europe and the USA

His teaching is rooted in lived experience and ashram learning, and a commitment to sharing yoga as a way of life.

Tutor: Shobhit Raj

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)

Questions

Is the course online?
Yes, live on Zoom from India, in weekend sessions on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.15am to 12.30pm (GMT).
What if I miss a session?
Recordings are shared for 7 days after each class.
Does it count towards CPD?
Yes, the course gives continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
In their words

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“Exceptional YTT200 teacher training: comprehensive, rooted in traditional yoga philosophy, with extremely knowledgeable, experienced and supportive teachers. I completed the course feeling fully ready to teach my own classes.”
Laura F., Google review
“I recently completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with The Breathing Space and it's honestly one of the best decisions I've made this year. It's a beautiful school with lots of incredible teachers.”
Leren C., Google review

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