What others are saying.

  • It was a most wonderful retreat. Sophie, sensitive and encouraging, led us with her open heart to find presence, love, self acceptance, and freedom. The place is just great. food was amazing, the assistants were loving and most supportive. The participants were the people I would want to have in a retreat, and the whole atmosphere was kind, loving and sensitive. Thank you Sophie for that wonderful opportunity to learn so much more about myself and so many ways to continue my path towards love and self fulfillment.

    Aron
    Tantra Rebirth
    Tantric Purification

  • The retreat was transformative in its most beautiful form. Sophie has the gift of creating and holding a space with a great deal of calmness, precision and presence in which you can open up completely and meet yourself and others in this self. The individual days and their program were very well coordinated. Everything built up on each other and Sophie created a true journey to yourself. The practices were intense and the ceremonies in the evening were my personal highlight. What could be more beautiful than being given a space to encounter yourself and to be allowed to meet other people in this self, in all its vulnerability and devotion, in order to experience true encounters and connection. Sophie has connected us all in true love and I am immensely grateful for this experience.

    Hanne
    Tantra Rebirth Retreat

  • After making a few Tantric experiences during singular workshops and one day sessions it was the first longer retreat I've attended so far. I felt excited and nervous, but I quickly moved into a state of ease, relaxation and inner stillness. The nature around, the house itself, the food ... and most importantly Sophie and her team created a miraculous atmosphere full of trust, warmth and safety. The chosen exercises and rituals gave me the possibility to open up exactly with the pace I needed and to find confidence in relating with the group. Through the retreat I got a better access to my feelings and emotions by experiencing their bodily manifestations. Under the careful and present guidance of Sophie, the whole group created a lot of positive energy. To become part of so many deep and benevolent connections of mutual respect and support was a truly heart touching experience that will stay as a long lasting nourishing memory.

    Andre
    Tantra Rebirth Retreat
    Day retreats
    Introduction to Tantra

  • The Tantra Rebirth retreat was a very special experience for me. I have already taken part in various seminars and retreats in the field of personal development / breathwork, among other things, but this was my first Tantra retreat and the first retreat that I attended together with my husband (which was very special). In the space that Sophie created, I felt very safe, seen and accepted. Her holistic approach really appealed to me and I found the structure of the retreat to be very harmonious. I particularly liked the evening rituals, which connected my husband and me on a deeper level. I was also especially impressed by the energetic exercises (e.g. Full Body Activation, Chakra-Breathing). I have the feeling that since the retreat I am more connected to my primal feminine power and I feel expanded. The entire setting was very nice, the musical accompaniment by Michael was wonderful, the retreat location was very nice - and I have never had such good food at a seminar before! I can wholeheartedly recommend the retreat!

    Simone
    Tantra Rebirth Retreat

  • It was a magical and powerful experience. I learned a lot, even though I have already put an immense amount of work into this topic. It's a constant journey. I got to know my self, my body, its physical symptoms and my energy on a deep level that I have never experienced before. I feel so much safer in my body and in highly energetic group spaces. Sophie held us in her gentle and tender way and created a sacred space where something holy occurred with every exercise, every ritual. I felt loved, held and safe. The venue was breathtakingly beautiful, calming, nurturing. The food was delicious and you could taste the love and care with which it was prepared in every single bite.

    Karina
    Tantra Rebirth Retreat
    Conscious Lap Dance
    Introduction to Tantra

  • Sophie created a beautiful program which enabled all of us to connect to each other very quickly. This was the basis for all the exercises and I was able to find beauty in the connection with every person in the group. Now, I'm starting to integrate this learning in to my everyday life and have learned to focus more on the positive feelings that I have when I'm at work, with friends or my family. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone wanting to increase self-love and love for the others.

    Patrick
    Tantra Rebirth

  • It was a wonderful time, life-changing, enriching, deeply nourishing. I will never forget or lose this wonderfully feeling. It's been a long time since I felt so accepted and loved, so physically supported and so emotionally held. Unconditionally, without having to perform. The group had been magically brought together by Sophie. However she did it, choosing people so, that they fit together so perfectly to support and hold each other and strengthen each other in their wonderful growth. I recommend this retreat to everyone who has the deep feeling that they are not good enough. Breitenteicher Mühle is truly a place of retreat in the middle of the Uckermark in Brandenburg. There in the beautiful nature and the comfortable venue, we were able to concentrate completely on ourselves and each other and, with such concentration, achieve a lot in our days. The wealth of experience I gained there showed me in a very short time how I could work on my emotional wounds. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone who carries these wounds within themselves and doesn't know how to heal them. We did a lot of exercises together that will help me in the future to build better connections with other people around me. And thanks to our self-leadership techniques, I can also establish and maintain a deep connection with myself. It gave me clarity and insights that are so enriching for me. I can never thank you enough, dear Sophie, for this rich gift you have given me.

    Maria
    Tantra Rebirth
    Day retreats module 1 & 3

  • I highly recommend going to Sophie’s offering Conscious Lap Dance. It was almost like a beautiful women’s circle plus expressing and connecting to ourselves and other women through the art of dance. I learned so much about space holding and taking space in the most beautiful mutual and safe way. I got to experience how dancing staying connected with myself can feel. Very empowering :)

    Maria L.
    Conscious Lap Dance

  • I would love to share my personal healing experience. I have dreamed of love for so long. I often imagined my ideal partner and how happy we are together. But in real life I have only encountered constant disappointment. After I visited Sophie's workshop, it became clear to me that I was looking for love in the wrong place. Love is not outside, in other people, love is inside us. I have found peace and love. Today I am happy.

    Kateryna
    Tantric Date Night
    Introduction to Tantra
    Conscious Lap Dance
    Tantra Rebirth Retreat

  • Sophie facilitates her events with passion, presence and so much integrity. I felt really seen and safe in the lap dance event and did connect with my inner godess and playful spirit. Also my fears in the beginning were welcome and I could integrate some wounded parts within me. Every exercise is really an invitation to get to know yourself and your pleasure better while being able to connect in small steps with other participants. I also appreciate the "clothes stay on" setting (p.ex. in "Introduction to Tantra").

    Sophia Lara
    Introduction to Tantra
    Conscious Lap Dance

  • Sophie creates wonderful spaces for growth. The exercises are well thought out and the instructions very sensitive. I am incredibly happy that I can learn from Sophie because her courses enrich my life immensely. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

    Nora
    Tantric Thursday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

  • Sophie's approach is welcoming, kind, gentle, but also very knowledgeable. She holds a wonderful space for opening up and vulnerability. I felt very safe to let go and to give myself fully to the different practices, or in Sophie words, "Be total." I felt that I was in safe and experienced hands. The practices teach me to be fully present with my body and my emotions. I also felt more able to be present with the energy inside my body. I very much recommend her workshops for anymore who would like to explore Tantra.

    Tiana T.
    Tantric Thursday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

  • Sophie's classes were my first experience with Tantra, and they have been wonderful. She creates a safe and meditative space for practice, and guides us through the process confidently and with ease. The effects on me were immediate, after my first day retreat - my self-confidence and compassion grew hugely, and I have been able to view the world much more positively ever since.

    Daniel R.
    Tantric Thursday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

  • Attending Tantra day retreats and workshops with Sophie was a truly transformative experience that exceeded my expectations. This was my first experience with Tantra, initially I didn't know what to expect, especially considering the stigma often associated with Tantra. I went in curious and uncertain but left feeling that this journey had a profound impact on my life. The three-day retreats, supplemented by additional workshops, were thoughtfully structured to help me gradually let down my guard and embrace new experiences. Each session helped uncover subconscious beliefs, pushed me to explore boundaries, and deepened my understanding of energy—both my own and others'. I appreciated how Sophie guided us with intention, encouraging a mindset of openness and providing a step-by-step approach to ensure we all felt comfortable. The atmosphere was enriched by participants with genuine hearts and open minds, making the shared learning journey even more meaningful. The exercises ranged in depth and provided suitable time for self-reflection, while also creating space for open discussion, which helped me gain a deeper insight into my experiences. Since then, I’ve integrated the principles of Tantra into my daily life, learning to align my mindset with my intentions and gaining a new perspective on intimacy, self-reflection, and acceptance.

    Anonymous
    Tantric Friday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3
    Extended workshops

  • I was quite apprehensive on arrival. However I was immediately put at my easy by Sophie and her team’s warm and friendly manner and I soon relaxed. Time flew by as there was an appropriate mix of different activities and discussion. Sophie presents the ideas and concepts in a clear and interesting way and usefully demonstrated these before we worked with them. I would recommend this workshop to everybody but you have to be ready to experience and become more aware of the emotions and thoughts you may have been hiding from. A liberating experience. It is several months since I took part but the programme still feels fresh in my mind and has left a lasting impact. Many thanks and I am looking forward to my next session.

    Anonymous
    Tantric Purification (module 1)

  • I absolutely enjoyed the energy, the openness and the whole vibe for all 3 modules! The space Sophie created was an open, gentle and safe environment for people to connect to each other and to feel comfortable to share their life stories. Throughout the full day of workshops, I was amazed by Sophie's approach to sharing the immense knowledge of Tantra in a very open way, that has helped me to get a new perspective of life, to feel better and to feel more energetic every day. Very grateful to Sophie for this and wishing more people to get the taste of Tantra that hopefully can change their lives.

    Darinka
    Tantric Friday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

  • A must do session for anyone who seeks to do a thorough introspection. The entire space created by Sophie and team made me feel so involved and connected that I could feel as if I am getting to know my real self much better. The entire day was planned in a beautiful manner and by the evening the entire group felt really comfortable with each other. The self expressing session through movements and the story telling part were the ones which I loved the most. Looking forward to the upcoming sessions. Highly recommended.

    Anonymous
    Tantric Purification (module 1)

  • I was amazingly impressed by the amount of love and warmth that came from the people in this group and from Sophie. She and her assistants were holding the space so full of awareness, that it was easy to me to dive into my sexual energy with all the backheld tears, insecurities, deep sadness and regret. In all the rituals we made, I was able to release a lot of anger and fear, that was stuck in my mind and body. Thank you so much. Happy to have met you and hope that I can take part in the 2. and 3. part of this journey.

    Maria B.
    Tantric Purification (module 1)

  • I loved the studio, the people and the practice. The event was gentle and powerful. Sophie is such a wonderful teacher.

    Aymoor
    Day retreat module 1 & 3
    (Testimonial given after module 1)

  • The 3-modules Tantra retreat: Purification, Foundation, and Embodiment—were a truly transformative experience. Sophie, our extraordinary trainer, played an essential role in guiding us through various breath-work techniques and helping us connect deeply with our body, mind, heart, and sexual energy. Her team’s unwavering support made the journey even more meaningful. The retreat not only increased my focus and confidence, but also allowed me to release negative thoughts and pre-judgments. Additionally, the fantastic community we met during each session created a safe, supportive space where we could grow together. I left feeling renewed, empowered, and deeply connected. Looking forward for the next 4 and 5 modules.

    Randy
    Tantric Friday
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3
    Extended workshops

  • Sophie was able to teach about the meaning behind tantra very well. She was calm and spiritual. I enjoyed the practices we did and it was beginner-friendly.

    Michael G.
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3
    (Testimonial given after module 1)

  • Sophie has a holistic approach to Tantra, which includes sacred sexuality, but does not restrict the practice of Tantra solely to sexuality. It acknowledges and accepts you as a whole human being. While Sophie creates a spiritual space, she has a grounded presence at the same time. This helped me to apply what we learned during her workshops in “real life”. Attending her sessions helped me to get closer to my feelings and to my body in general.

    Peter
    Tantric date night
    Introduction to Tantra
    Day retreat module 1 & 3

  • Sophie’s events are beautifully crafted with great care and intention. The retreats offer a deeply safe and nurturing space to heal, explore, and connect. Each time, I’ve come away with a greater sense of self-love and a deeper connection with others. The experience helps us to find love and bliss from within and in everything around us. Furthermore, Sophie’s wonderful team is always approachable and really caring, making the experience even more special. Sophie’s events are really unique and highly recommended for anyone looking for a deeper sense of connection, love, and personal growth. It’s truly a heart-opening journey.

    Praveen
    Tantric Thursday
    Introduction to Tantra
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

  • My courses with Sophie were truly transformative, offering both inspiration and a deep sense of renewal. Her workshops felt like a journey into myself, awakening a new strength in how I connect with the people around me. Through her guidance, I discovered just how light and effortless interactions with others can be. I am profoundly grateful to Sophie for this valuable experience.

    Clara
    Tantric Date Night
    Introduction to Tantra
    Day retreat module 1 & 2

  • It is always so helpful to go to Sophie’s Classes and find out more about myself, my body and mind. The exercises are fun and help to find a connection with each other.

    Miriam
    Tantric Date Night
    Women circles
    Extended workshops

  • I had an incredible experience and the way that Sophie hosted was perfect! She did not just explain the exercises but also showed them and was an active part of the session. Really great! I felt so recalibrated after the session and can highly recommend it from my own personal experience.

    Anonymous
    Tantric Thursday

  • Incredible way of discovering untapped emotions from within. Very well-recommended. Sophia‘s guidance is non-intrusive, comfortable, but at the same time very encouraging and even self-provoking! I would join again!

    Stan B.
    Tantric Thursday

  • Sophie is a true spiritual soul with a profound passion and experience in Tantra. Her classes left me happy and fulfilled with a lot of joy and a stronger connection to and from my heart.

    Felix
    Tantric Friday’s

  • Sophie creates a really nice atmosphere, where we could feel at our ease. The group energy was great and it was a safe place for everyone without judgement. The workshop was based on different activities for connecting with the others and, mainly with our emotions and deep Self. Sometimes I had to push a bit my boundaries, get out of my comfort zone, but always guided with love and kindness by Sophie. Some moments were really deep and moving for me. I experienced different kind of emotions... I laughed, I cried, I relaxed, I loosed, and I connected with myself. It was a unique experience. Thanks for this great opportunity!

    Ilaria
    Tantric Thursday

  • Sophie holds space with calm, deep presence. I attended several of her tantra workshops in Thailand and I benefitted deeply from her work. I felt safe enough to open my heart to new experiences, share more authentically with others. I met my edges but always felt able to express my needs or boundaries at any point. Thanks Sophie for creating such a loving container for this important work.

    Kate
    Thailand workshops

  • Sophie’s workshop at the tantra festival was amazing. Her ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to express themselves freely and explore their own unique personalities and vulnerabilities was truly exceptional. I had so much fun and I felt like I learned something about myself in the process. The open and accepting mood of the group was also amazing to witness, and it made the experience even more memorable. It is clear that she deeply cares about this work. I feel grateful for having been able to participate in the workshop.

    Senja Elovarara
    Goa Tantra Festival

  • Sophie tantra classes were life changing for me! It was the first time I was in contact with tantra and after the first workshop I simply came to all the others! Every session had a different topic. One of the most remarkable to me was the one that we faced the vulnerability of loving, for me it was a beautiful exercise on how to experience rejection, rejecting, but still be able to love again. The sessions made sure we all had an open heart, and there is nothing better than living with an open heart! It brings us the best in life. I highly recommend Sophie’s tantra sessions

    Dane Munarolo
    Thailand workshops

  • I attended few classes with Sophie cause I really felt in love with her energy at the first one. It's soft, flowing and put me at ease for the different explorations. A great teacher!

    Youval Tayar
    Thailand workshops

  • I attended several tantra workshops run by Sophie in Koh phangnan, Thailand. I felt very safe and supported during the workshops, and Sophie was an excellent facilitator. She brought playfulness and fun, warmth and heart, energy and care, and also knowledge and wisdom. I would highly recommend a tantra workshop with Sophie.

    Kate Outhred
    Thailand workshops

  • With gratitude and pleasure to talk about Sophia. After traveling through several countries I found her teaching tantra course at the Samma Karuna school in Thailand and it was certainly one of the greatest experience of connection with myself that I have ever experienced. Sophia is a light and brilliant soul, and this makes her an incredible facilitator of the process.

    Bruno Jorge
    Thailand workshops

  • Sophie's tantra workshop was absolutely incredible! Her use of dance and other experiential activities helped me push past my comfort zone and connect with my body in a profound way. But the best part of the workshop was when we split into two groups and were asked to dance and play the role of our masculinity and girls they femininity. These exercises were both challenging and liberating I was able to explore my relationship with both aspects of myself in a way that was deeply transformative. I left the workshop feeling more connected to my body and more confident in my identity than before. Sophie's passion for the work was evident in every moment, and her skill as a facilitator was truly inspiring. I can't recommend her workshop enough - it was an incredible experience that I'll never forget. Thank you, Sophie!

    Florian Fröhlich
    Goa Tantra Festival

  • Sophie’s tantra classes are fantastic. She is highly knowledgeable and her passion comes through in her teaching. She is sensitive to everyone’s needs and creates a space that feels incredibly safe and allows you to relax (which is essential for growth and healing). I felt safe, held and guided by her and was able to develop my understanding of intimacy and connection on both a mental and emotional level. I feel privileged to have experienced her classes as they allowed me to develop my self-awareness, recognise my emotional blocks and carry these lessons into my life. Thank you so much Sophie for sharing your sensitivity, wisdom and gift with others!!!

    Katie O.
    Thailand workshops

  • I never experience Tantra before attending Sophie’s classes in Thailand. I was curious but at same time scared . With Sophia I felt very safe in her classes, the energy was every time very pure, gentle, soft. I loved that during the classes she added something from her personal experiences in life and opened up for us showing her vulnerabilities. I would definitely recommend her. Thank you Sophia

    Serena Massullo
    Thailand workshops

  • The session with Sophie was super pleasant. She has a good sense of what is needed in the room and she creates a safe atmosphere. The exercises were a lot of fun and personally I really enjoyed the musical accompaniment. It was beautiful to notice how quickly the group felt comfortable with each other. I’d love to join again whenever I get the opportunity. Thank you, Sophie!

    Justin
    Thailand workshop

  • I had the chance to participate in Sophia's 2-hour tantra workshop in Thailand, and I'm so happy I did! Sophia is very talented in creating a safe and supportive space, and the exercises she proposed were both soft and transformative at the same time. I trusted her very quickly and could open up myself to the experience. Wishing you all the best Sophia and hope to come across again soon.

    Dina H.
    Thailand workshop

  • I had the beautiful chance to participate in a sensual pleasure party hosted by sophie and it was a wonderful night. Sophie created a safe and intimate space with lots of love for details. It allowed me to fully tap into my body, connect to my heart and experience beautiful moments with the other participants. Sophie shared some beautiful wisdom and reminded me of my own inner knowing. If you wanna experience heart-opening tantra, this is your place.

    Veronika Dischinger
    Pleasure party for women

  • Sophie held beautiful space for me and my husband to access the divine within our bodies. At each of her tantra workshops, I felt safe, cared for, and celebrated. I was able to tap into more pleasure instead of pain, and release old beliefs and shame about my body. Along with my partner, and with others in the workshops, we got to enjoy a new level of intimacy. My heart felt more open, I became more embodied, and overall, I had a deeper connection to myself and my partner. The workshops were well-organized and well-communicated too. Thank you Sophie, for the conscious and loving community you’ve created!

    Jenn C.
    Day retreat module 1, 2 & 3

Read about the experience of participants in Sophie Heldens´ workshops and retreats in these testimonials and reviews.