I was recommended to reach out to Freddy and Elsbeth in order to improve my abilities as a therapist about two years ago. Flash forward two years later and I had no idea just how much my own life would improve from working with them. F and E are not only masterful at helping people work through romantic relationship issues - having saved countless marriages in their 20+ years in business - they have helped me improve my ability to show up for my partner, my friends, my family, and (most importantly) myself immeasurably. It's clear to me now that you can't have the former without the latter! This work isn't just about improving one's sex life or relationship with a beloved; it's about improving the ability to be radically present with each passing moment in this all-too-short life in order to live it the way we truly desire, free from the cyclical patterns of our triggers, traumas, dramas, and mental stories in which we can lose ourselves. Here you will receive all the tools you need to breathe through those things and flatten the impact they have on your life so that you can consciously bring new things into it instead of just repeating old, unhelpful patterns. Tantranova has helped me begin to create the life I truly want to live and get what I truly want out of it. Period! I have recommended them to many of my clients and actively encourage their work to all who I feel are ready for this type of change in their lives. read more

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As a student of life, I am always seeking access points to greater clarity, ways to get myself out of my own way to live the most fulfilling and joyous life possible. When I first heard Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental speak, I knew I had found a home where I could perch myself for some of the most deep, transforming work of my lifetime and they never disappoint! With their teachings, I have transformed every aspect of my life; I've found more intimacy in my 34-year marriage and melted the parts of our marriage that had been wedging us apart. I am in the process of re-branding my coaching business to make an even bigger contribution to my clients by supporting them to tap into their own life force energy in ways they didn't know was possible to transform their personal and professional results and satisfaction. I'm now working at a pace that moves my initiatives forward steadily rather than feeling overwhelmed and always behind. I've melting 48 excess lbs. of fat, I had packed onto my body due to things I'd been supressing for years and when all previous attempts had failed. I've found my natural balance and rhythm in my day-to-day activities that gives me MUCH more joy and freedom. It has not always been an easy journey but it has all been well worth my time and effort! When I read Sexual Enlightenment, I thought Elsbeth and Freddy were giving away too much in a book! They are so generous and so committed to the work of TantraNova.com to help people like me live more enriching lives, I thought they had gone overboard! Of course, there is nothing like experiencing the work first hand in a workshop with Elsbeth and Freddy there to coach you, so I guess I'm being a bit over protective of their generosity. If you're a student of life and want to dive into the work that will transform you life too, this book is a great place to start. It is written so a novice or a veteran of Tantra can gain from the experience. And, if you love the book, you will love their training and I highly recommend attending any or all of their programs to delve deeper into your personal journey of self discovery and self-expression. Elsbeth and Freddy write like they teach. And, DO THE PRACTICES they recommend. They are only about 10 minutes each and while they may seem almost too simple, they are all VERY powerful! I promise, you will be amazed at what you start to tap into if you do the practices with regularity. In some ways, I think the word "sexual" is charged or scary to some people. And, while our life force is sexual in nature, there are many dimensions to sexual energy. If you have any trepidation about Tantra, this book will really help to quell your fears too. It is a gentle and respectful approach to Tantra. Dive in, transform the elements of your life that don't work as well as you'd like them. Read this book. Sign up for a course, if it is within your means to do so. Enjoy your life to the fullest! Happy transforming! read more

Always follow your gut instinct. That is what my husband and I did. Here is my scary review. I spoke with Elizbeth in a complimentary consultation. I address what my husband and I would like to achieve from her intimacy retreat and all the words seemed to have been perfectly what we needed. We proceeded to book the 3 day weekend with her and her husband. Upon booking she stated there was room for one more couple (this would mean we were numbers 7,8 out the max or 10). Fast forward to the day of the retreat and my husband and I stumble on a new negative review. I reach out to this author and didn't receive a response but it definitely triggered our already concerned feeling about this extremely expensive in comparison to other retreats like it around the country. We decide to arrive at a very residential area. We are greeted by a young women (labeled as helper), a younger man (alone but wearing a wedding band with an accent) and the owner Freddie. All greeted us warmly but not over the top. I proceed to talk to the young man (nick) and ask about his previous classes with tantra nova and he says it's his first time there. Then elzbeth enters and greets nick with a huge hug says welcome back and asks how is flight was. His face goes white (clearly lied to us 3 minutes previously). We proceed to go sit in a make shift studio in the living room with elzbeth. After barely greeting us she immediately demands rest of payment which we agreed would be cash. I ask to speak first due to I was a bit apprehensive about the recent review we saw. During the conversation she hit some very awful manipulative keys. I also asked if we could do the rest of payment at the end of the first day (4 hours) and she said "really that's now how things work". She said clearly we needed to be there due to trust issues (which my husband and I don't have) and well this is cheaper then a divorce right... all very rude things. During this time the only other couple that was listed arrived. Greeted by the other 3 with huge hugs welcomes as if they are best friends. My husband and I ask to have a private moment to talk and we went downstairs. While downstairs Silence went over upstairs and then the newly arrived women comes downstairs claiming to need to use the restroom (there was one upstairs) I ask her if she's ever done a class with tantra nova. She says no and to trust the process, believe, and if you don't like to then ya know we could just not come back tomorrow. Umm wait so we pay $3,200 for 4 hours. Hmmmmm. After adding in some other very uncomfortable feels we decide we are not going to stay for this retreat. (We did pay a $500 deposit). We go up and tell this to elzbeth and she was very angry and extremely unprofessional. Her husband Freddie I will say through this stayed professional. He walked us out. Ok so ending conclusion to this whole review is it was very clear they paid these others to be at this event to make it appear to me more then it is. I felt a very sex and manipulated vibe. I knew deep down something bad would happen if we stayed and our lives and children are more important. They need to be checked By police inside intell or something like that. I hope this review saves someone time, value and money. read more

I first came to Tantranova 6 years ago. I was immediately struck by the integrity of Freddy and Elsbeth, the safe container of the space, and the ways in which both of displayed warmth, love, and skill. I was stuck in a repeating pattern of low self-esteem when it came to my own intimacy and love, the love I was showing myself, the love I was attracting from others, the love I was showing to others. I had little knowledge of and connection to my different bodily centers of love. I have taken 5 courses from Freddy and Elsbeth, and each one builds upon the other. I am proud and happy to say that I now have a powerful self-image of myself, I coach other men through intimacy struggles, and I am deeply tuned into the frequencies of my own body. Just the other day, I remarked to a friend how my masculine and feminine energies were relating that day!! Freddy and Elsbeth perfectly compliment each other and have a true gift to share with this world. Highly recommend!! read more

Have you heard the news? Mindfulness and meditation are actually good for you. Sure, some of you call B.S., but that is because you are too self-involved to look up and learn something new. Honestly, this "busy-ness" of life is going to do you & your relationships in. This is the place where you (as a single person) or you (as in a couple) can come to learn in a safe, welcoming, and professional space how energy, chakras, transmutation of sexual energy (now I have your attention) into the life you have dreamed of living. I cannot say enough good things about Freddy & Elsbeth and how they have transformed my life and my outlook on the world around me. Also, are you finding that traditional, Western-style "talk therapy" has failed you and your (once) beloved? Come here. You will find breakthrough. Have you been victim of trauma (sexual or otherwise) and need healing? Come here. Men, you do want to learn to harness your life-force energy into other arenas of your life? Are you interested in masculine energy and how to SUSTAIN it? In so doing, you are going to learn things about your own body and your beloved's that you only hear about from "gurus" out in Bali or some far-flung world. You don't need a ticket to Bali, you only need to come to Chicago's Irving Park/North Center neighborhood and learn from these two professionals. The price is right. After all, what price a better life? A better relationship with your beloved? I paid my tuition and have never looked back. BTW, no previous experience necessary. You will not be required to prove you can do a handstand or even know what a sun salutation is. All you have to do is be willing to listen and learn. EVERYONE is welcomed here. Message me if you want to know more. The better route, of course, is to contact them directly and learn what this is all about. You will not regret it. Namaste. read more

I have always wanted to make meditation a part of my life but had never been able to make it stick. February 2011 I read a book called Shameless, the author kept referring to Sacred Intimacy and I was intrigued. I found myself researching the concept online and TantraNova came up in my search and very close to my home (what luck). After exploring their website I thought I would go and check out the introductory workshop. I was nervous (I had all these preconceived notions about what tantric was) so I didn't get up the nerve to go until May2011. Well the Introductory Workshop was amazing. Freddie and Elsbeth were great and made me feel so comfortable. I always associated meditation as something very serious but there was something so light and inviting at TantraNova. Not that they don't take the work serious but that is can also be fun. I can be a goofball and I feel very at home here. I connected to this form of mediation immediately. Since the initial Workshop; I have done some one-on-one work with Elsbeth, a Women's Workshop, a Massage Workshop plus practice classes and Body Work with Freddie. I now meditate at home (a practice I never thought I would make stick). I feel more centered and at home in my body. I am more patient with myself, others and life. I am making better choices for my own happiness, and I am more confident because I am really starting to listen to myself. I am still pretty early on in my journey here but the healing so far has been amazing. I can't wait to do more work with Elsbeth and Freddie in the future. I recommend to anyone curious about mediation or Tantric to go and try the Intro Workshop. I promise you won't be disappointed. TantraNova really is worth checking out. read more

We love Elsbeth & Freddy! They really helped us reach a special level of meditation we could not have reached on our own. We can't say enough about how wonderful they are. They have made a huge impact on our life in such a positive way! read more

Just completed the Masters Level 1 course last night. My participation in their courses this past 9 months has resulted in my getting in touch with my feminine power, different view on sexuality, cellular healing of events that I didn't realize needed healing, got present to the beautiful essence of men n women and more at peace with life. Could go on n on about all the transformation. It took courage to take the courses but all the results I got kept me going. Thank you Elsbeth Meuth n Freddy Zental Weaver for the amazing work you do. read more

"Extraordinary transformations possible. On my way to becoming a Certified TantraNova Practitioner, I have taken just about every workshop and seminar available there over the last three to four years. Each amplified the meaning and depth of the one to follow, and combined they have been an essential part of my growth in purposefully and consciously channeling my sexual/sensual energy into powerful and creative influences in many areas of my life. It has strongly influenced my life as an artist and writer, my intimate, personal relationships, and my ability to lead at work and at play. Learning to channel this powerful human energy consciously with purpose, coined by TantraNova as 'Sexual Enlightenment,' has created extraordinary results for me." "I enjoy immensely TantraNova's earnest and structured approach to bringing Sexual Enlightenment from the realm of the spiritual/conceptual to my everyday practice of living. Elsbeth's and Freddy Zental's teachings are presented with great rigor (educational definition) in a way that helped me understand and apply what I've been learning in a solidly grounded way to my everyday life. If you are genuinely interested in bringing the power of your life force energy in its sexual essence to transform your life, work and relationships, then going to TantraNova is a path I invite you to pursue." - Bob Long, Artist, Spiritual Explorer read more

Freddy Zental Weaver and Dr. Elsbeth Meuth are two of the most incredible people impacting this planet in a profound way. The moment my husband and I met them, we were instantly uplifted by their aura. We have had the pleasure of working with them for 50+ hours, and assisting their program: Secrets to Lasting Intimacy and the Yoga of Love: A Workshop for Couples. We look forward to many more hours, and their teacher training program as we are continually inspired and more open to the joy of life as we learn from TantraNova Institute. Whether you're looking to try something new, ignite your life or deeply connect within and with others...this is where you want to be. TantraNova is for everyone! read more

Loved the one man show, Sexual Enlightenment. It was entertaining and enjoyable at a base level. And the story is compelling, not weird or icky. I really enjoyed the people in the group, which was eclectic and varied widely in age. I highly recommend it. read more

I want to let you know what has happened as a result of my attending a Visioning Workshop at the Tantrnova Institute: I left that day with a vision of doing something that would make a difference for people but it wasn't clear then just what that would be. My vision continued to develop and I discovered a passion for teaching Pilates. When the company where I worked announced they would be outsourcing my job, I realized that I would soon have the time to pursue my passion. I see now that I will be able to make a difference by providing others the means to achieve better health and well being at any age. read more

Freddy and Elsbeth have created a great supportive space for self transformation and personal awareness. They really helped me in my personal growth and to find more clarity in my personal objectives. I also completed the mastery level programs that helped me to connect with my creative side and allowed me to find more pleasurable things in my life. What a great way to share and learn with others! read more

Everyone needs a hero. For ages boys and girls have looked up to Superman, Wonder Woman, firefighters, sports figures, and celebrities for inspiration. Heroes give us strength and courage to get through the day-to-day sufferings of life. They are role models for who we want to become when we grow up. When we do grow older, the action figures and posters of our heroes are often left in attics collecting dust. We may or may have grown into something like what our childhood heroes portrayed. This weekend I was introduced to a new idea of a hero. The hero within. I discovered that we don't need to look outside ourselves for a hero, but that each of us is a hero in ourselves that is on a personal quest. This idea was born out of a one-man show entitled TantraNova Man starring Freddy Zental Weaver. The show takes the audience on a journey through Freddy Zental's own heroic journey to find creativity, joy, and pleasure in his life. As the play opens, the audience sees the birth of intelligence, of the human form from the star dust of the universe. It is a beautiful and interpretive piece that leaves the audience eagerly anticipating what is to come. Through the show we look into defining moments of Freddy Zental's life as his own heroic quest is played out for our entertainment and learning. We are first introduced to a curious young boy who hears his parents making love and are taken along as he strives to attain the loving, sexually charged energy of his first experience with sex. The quest includes a very comic recreation of his first orgasm, a vulnerable scene in which the audience sits with his aloneness during his parent's divorce, his love of basketball, falling in and out of love, and the rejection of the corporate world to create something more meaningful in his life. Through Freddy Zental's own musical creations and well-timed jokes, the audience is brought together and feels a sense of "oneness" and togetherness. The story on stage is left to be interpretive and synthesized into the audience members' own heroic journey. It is the opportunity to break out and transcend our "Samsara" or cycle of suffering and be in the adventure, be in the moment, be in the collective energy. At the end of the performance, the energy in the room is fulfilling and peaceful, yet buzzing with inspiration and arousal. You can see the difference on the faces of everyone in the audience, each getting something unique for him/herself out of Freddy Zental's story. TantraNova Man is more than a show, it is an experience. It opens the earholes and hearts of everyone in the room and encourages them to find their sexual, creative energy. It gives birth to the hero in all of us so each member leaves with courage, strength, and connection to his/her own superpowers that will enable their own individual quests. Individually audience members are inspired, and together, through the message of oneness, the whole audience is enlightened. I highly recommend!! read more

My wife and I were looking for additional tools to strengthen our already strong love and relationship. At TantraNova, we learned practices that helped us communicate and connect with each other in new ways. TantraNova also gave us something we never knew we were looking for -- new ways to view our relationships with ourselves, with work, with family, and with our outside friendships. We highly recommend TantraNova. read more