Mal Weeraratne

Mal Weeraratne is the first Advance Certified Tantra Educator (ACTE) in the UK, who pioneered the Trauma Release Tantric – Tao Bodywork in 2000. He is the author of Emotional Detox through Bodywork and the founder of the Tantric Journey - School of Healing and Awakening. With over 30 years of experience in bodywork and treating over 3,500 female clients from all walks of life around the world.

The Tantric Journey Trauma Release Model Pioneered by Mal Weeraratne

The Tantric Journey Trauma Release model, developed by Mal Weeraratne, stands as a holistic therapeutic approach deeply rooted in Tantric and Taoist traditions. Over his 30-year career, Weeraratne has revolutionized trauma release and emotional healing through bodywork, treating over 3,500 women and training numerous therapists worldwide. He is recognized as a pioneer in using deep bodywork for emotional and trauma release.

The Origins of Tantric Journey

Mal Weeraratne's journey into the world of healing began with his studies at the International Centre for Release and Integration in Mill Valley, California, where he learned under the late Dr Jack Painter, a key figure in the development of Postural Integration. Dr Painter's teachings laid the foundation for Weeraratne's understanding of how trauma and emotions can be stored within the body’s tissues and musculature, forming blockages that prevent people from experiencing emotional freedom and physical well-being.

Mal Weeraratne’s extensive training spans diverse modalities, including Red Tantra with Charles and Caroline Muir in Hawaii and White Tantra with Margot Anand in San Francisco. He also explored Journey Therapy with Brandon Bays in the UK and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) with Dr Robert Bays, which helped him understand the role of the subconscious mind in emotional healing. His expertise also extends into Taoist bodywork under Grandmaster Mantak Chia, where he mastered techniques such as Chi Nei Tsang (internal organ massage) and Karsai Nei Tsang (Genital Detox Therapy). Additionally, Weeraratne studied Cobra Breath with Ipsalu Tantra, further solidifying his holistic understanding of how bodywork can promote emotional and spiritual healing.

The Tantric Journey Method: A Sacred Path to Healing and Transformation

The Tantric Journey Method is a carefully structured process designed to guide clients through a profound healing journey. Unlike many quick-fix solutions found in the global tantric market, this method is deeply rooted in sacred practices, offering clients a path of emotional release, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. The journey is divided into three distinct levels, each offering a unique step in the healing process.

Level 1: The Foundation – Clothes-On Tantric-Tao Trauma Release

The first step of the Tantric Journey is designed to build trust and create a safe space for the client to begin their healing process. This is a clothes-on training, focusing on Tantric-Tao trauma release bodywork. The goal of this session is to help clients reconnect with their bodies and begin to release any deep-seated trauma that may be held within.

During this training, the student will use a full-body massage technique, specifically targeting trauma trigger points throughout the body. These trigger points often hold emotional and physical tension from past experiences, and by working through them, the receiver can start to let go of emotional blockages.

Training consists of 4 days including theory, live demonstrations, practicing with each other and sharing plus 3 days of case studies to consolidate what’s learned in the first 4 days. Once students submit 10 case study reports and receive 5 trauma healing sessions, they will be certified as an Emotional Detox Therapist and be able to start a rewarding career. The above training will also benefit individuals or couples who have suffered past trauma.

Level 2: Deep Healing – Pelvic Trauma Release

The second level of the Tantric Journey takes the student deeper into the healing process, focusing on releasing trauma stored in the pelvic basin. This level is divided into specific approaches for females and males.

Level 2 for Females: Yoni Healing and Emotional Release

For women, this phase focuses on healing deeply held emotions and trauma through Yoni Massage (also known as G-Spot or Sacred Spot Massage). The aim is to release emotional and physical blockages that have been stored in the pelvic region, allowing for profound healing.

This advanced training is designed to promote female ejaculation, or Amrita, which I refer to as "Yoni Crying." This powerful release can help women process and let go of past pain, trauma, and emotional burdens. Training begins with a thorough consultation and rituals that establish trust, safety, and connection between the client and the therapist. This may include a soul and heart connection ritual to foster deep emotional connection and comfort.

The massage itself is a 4–6-hour experience, incorporating deep, relaxing bodywork using warm oils to soothe the body and prepare it for the yoni massage. After the session, the therapist will guide the client through grounding exercises to help them integrate the healing they have experienced, ensuring they feel centred before leaving. All training is done in a safe, sacred private space at the Tantric Journey Temple in West London, surrounded by nature.

Level 2 for Males: Prostate and Lingam Healing

For men, this level of the journey includes deep bodywork as well as a focus on the testicles, lingam, and prostate massage. Like the female sessions, this phase is designed to help men release trauma stored in the pelvic region, but with a particular focus on the prostate, which is often referred to as the "male G-spot."

The prostate massage is a powerful tool for releasing past trauma embedded in the body’s cellular memory. It also helps men separate orgasm from ejaculation, promoting semen retention for greater physical and emotional vitality. By working on these areas, men can experience emotional release, reconnect with their sexual energy in a healthy way, and gain deeper control over their sexual responses.

These sessions typically last around 4 hours and include thorough preparation, deep bodywork, and grounding exercises to help men process the emotional and physical shifts that occur during the session.

Level 1 – 2: Certified Tantric Journey Educator Teacher Training Course

Once the student completes Levels 1 and 2 training and submits 40 case studies and receives 20 healing sessions, they will be awarded a Certified Tantric Journey Educator (CTJE) certificate. The student can then obtain appropriate insurance to offer coaching and sessions to the public.

In London, we host all the above workshops and case study weeks every other month, as well as retreats in Germany (Berlin) and Spain (Benidorm). All training courses are offered with or without private or shared onsite accommodation and healthy meals (vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, fish, or other options).

Level 3: Coaching for Love, Intimacy, and Sacred Sexuality

The third level of the Tantric Journey method focuses on coaching individuals and couples on how to cultivate love, intimacy, and sacred sex in their lives. This phase is not just about physical healing; it’s about helping clients bring the lessons they’ve learned through bodywork into their relationships and daily lives.

This coaching is designed to deepen the understanding of Sacred Sex and the Art of Conscious Loving, helping clients enhance their emotional connection with themselves and their partners. It encourages healthy communication, teaches skills for intimacy, and helps individuals and couples explore their sexuality in a safe, conscious, and loving way.

The goal of this level of training is to empower clients with the tools and knowledge to maintain the balance, vitality, and emotional freedom they have gained through the Tantric Journey. Whether single or in a relationship, this level provides a roadmap for incorporating these sacred practices into everyday life, allowing for a deeper, more meaningful experience of intimacy and connection.

A Pathway to Emotional Freedom and Personal Empowerment

The Tantric Journey Method is more than just a therapeutic experience—it is a sacred journey toward emotional healing, personal empowerment, and spiritual awakening. By following this carefully structured process, clients can release deeply held trauma, reconnect with their bodies, and step into their full potential.

Each level of the journey builds on the last, offering clients a transformative experience that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Through trust, connection, and deep bodywork, the Tantric Journey Method provides a profound path for those seeking healing and a deeper connection with themselves and their loved ones. Whether you are looking to heal past trauma, sexual healing, enhance your relationship with your partner, or explore the depths of your own sexual energy for Kundalini Awakening, the Tantric Journey offers a compassionate, respectful space for transformation.

The Tantric Journey method combines Tantric and Taoist principles to create a body-centred therapy that facilitates emotional and trauma release and helps clients reconnect with their sexuality. At the core of the model is the belief that the body stores past traumas and negative experiences, which manifest as blockages that impact a person’s ability to experience intimacy, joy, and a fulfilling sex life. By using specific conscious touch techniques, such as the Sacred Spot Massage (G-Spot or Yoni Massage, Male Prostate massage), these blockages can be released, allowing clients to heal emotionally and rediscover their full potential.

The Tantric Journey method is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with issues related to sexuality, intimacy, love and emotional trauma. Through a combination of somatic bodywork therapy and consultation, practitioners help clients safely access and release emotions and memories held in the body. This holistic approach addresses not only physical symptoms but also deep emotional wounds, making it an effective treatment for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, anorgasmia, and past sexual trauma.

Conditions Supported by Tantric Journey

The Tantric Journey model is designed to address a wide range of issues related to intimacy, love, sexuality, emotional and mental health. Some of the most common conditions supported through this therapy include:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Vaginismus and anorgasmia
• Emotional intimacy and physical intimacy challenges
• Body dysmorphia
• Separating orgasm and ejaculation for men
• Female ejaculation and reclaiming sexual energy
• Past sexual trauma, physical abuse, and emotional abuse
• Prostatitis
• Sexuality concerns following cancer treatment
• Depression and anxiety related to sexuality
• Addictions, especially pornography and sex addiction
• Deepening intimacy and connection in relationships

The Tantric Journey sessions create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore these issues, offering them the opportunity to reconnect with their bodies, release emotional trauma, and expand their experience of sexuality, love, and intimacy.

Structure of Tantric Journey Sessions

Tantric Journey sessions are conducted in a structured yet flexible manner. Each session begins with a consultation where the client’s needs, fears, boundaries, and goals are discussed. Following this, practitioners employ Tantric Soul and Heart connection rituals followed by Tantric – Tao bodywork therapy, a long sequence of unique conscious touch techniques designed to release emotional blockages stored in the body at the cellular level. The bodywork is deeply relaxing and nurturing, encouraging clients to connect with their emotions and bodily sensations in a non-judgmental space.

Practitioners working under the Tantric Journey model are professionally trained in tantric healing, and many integrate additional healing modalities into their work. This ensures that each session is tailored to the individual, making it a truly personalized healing experience.

The Training and Ethical Standards

Mal Weeraratne offers trauma release bodywork training every two months in West London for individuals and couples seeking personal development and spiritual growth. The training is also open to those aspiring to become practitioners. Weeraratne’s Certified Tantric Journey Educator (CTJE) program includes over 500 study hours, covering theoretical knowledge, practical demonstrations, 60 case studies, and assessments. Through this rigorous training process, practitioners are equipped to offer high-quality care and emotional support to their clients.

All Tantric Journey practitioners adhere to a strict code of ethical practice, with a particular emphasis on client consent and maintaining personal boundaries. Practitioners are trained to ensure that clients feel safe and respected throughout the entire healing process.

Conditions Not Suitable for Tantric Journey

While the Tantric Journey method can be incredibly healing for many, it is not suitable for everyone. Certain health conditions may require clients to consult with their healthcare providers before engaging in bodywork therapy. These conditions include:

• Individuals under the age of 21
• Clients who have consumed alcohol or recreational drugs within 48 hours
• Those within the first three months of pregnancy
• Clients undergoing PSA testing for prostate health (a three-week waiting period is recommended)
• Individuals recovering from major surgery (six-month waiting period)
• Clients with cancer in the metastatic stage or systemic contagious diseases
• Those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, or blood clots

Tantric Journey is not a substitute for medical treatment, and clients are encouraged to inform their practitioners of any health conditions that may affect their sessions.

Conclusion

Mal Weeraratne’s Tantric Journey Trauma Release model offers a powerful pathway for emotional healing and reconnection with the body. By combining ancient Tantric and Taoist practices with modern therapeutic techniques, Weeraratne has created a holistic approach to trauma release that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. Through the safe and nurturing environment of Tantric Journey sessions, clients are empowered to release their past traumas and embrace a more vibrant, fulfilling life.