Welcome to The Sanctuary of Ananda!
Founded by Catherine Wood in 2006, The Sanctuary of Ananda is a peaceful retreat located in the foothills of Western Australia. Our mission is to empower individuals and couples to embrace their true selves through the transformative practice of Tantra.
What is Tantra?
Tantra is an ancient practice that blends sexuality with spirituality, helping you create deeper connections with yourself and your partner. It’s not just about physical pleasure but about experiencing life in its fullest form—spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
Why Tantra?
Whether you're looking to reignite passion, explore your sexuality, or enhance intimacy, Tantra offers a holistic approach to relationships and personal growth. It’s inclusive and transformative for everyone, no matter your experience or background.
Join us and rediscover the sacredness of intimacy through Tantra. Your journey to deeper connection begins here.
January 2006
The Journey Begins
The Sanctuary was created in 2006 through our vision and passion to help people create harmony, peace and love within themselves, their relationships and with all of life, awakening to a deeper understanding of the healing power and magnificence of our sexual energy.
August 2014
Our First Store
In August 2014 we launched our online store and uploaded our first product Couples DVD - An Introduction
March 2015
Our Own Workspace
In March the following year we opened our beautiful new studio space at the Sanctuary of Ananda.
November 2015
The Team Grows
In November we hire two additional designers and bring on our very own office pup, Zeus.
May 2018
Pelvic Floor Egg
We release our most successful product to date also know as the Secret of the Goddess. The eggs are hand made and comes in a beautiful silk pouch and drilled for easier insertion by threading string or dental floss.
January 2025
Exciting Start to 2025
Wishing you all a year filled with love, joy, and growth! The Sanctuary of Ananda is honored to receive recognition from the Australian Enterprise Awards 2025.
Online Internationally Certified Tantra Training Success
This exceptional training is a personalized introduction to the foundation teachings of Tantra, Tantric Massage, Body work and Esoteric Philosophy.Module 1 is the journey of ‘know thyself’ which dives deeply into the Tantra and Esoteric Philosophy and also includes the sexual and sensuality practices.....
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Pelvic Floor Yoni Egg - Secrets of the Goddess
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The Way of the Heart - Tantra for Women Guide
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Online Internationally Certified Tantra Practitioner Module 3
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Internationally Certified Teacher Meditation Training
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Couples Sensual Online Course
Welcome to our new Couples Online Sensual An Mo Massage Course. This is a beautiful course for you and your partner to share in the pleasure and ecstasy of Tantric touch.
This Online Course was created for all couples to embrace the Gift of Love through Sacred Touch. Read More
What Our Customers Are Saying
Kimberley W.
A blissful journey into yourself
What a beautiful audio file. Spoken with such soft words and easy to relax and follow. This is now apart of my weekly if not daily routine. Thank you for sharing x
Tony.
Amazing! I got so much
Excellent product, valuable information presented in a professional yet easy to follow and use format. Wonderful support for meditation and practice. Anthony, Adelaide.
Jane S.
Thank you
Haven't watched it yet but Cathys customer service was above and beyon my expectations and the complementary candle was very kind. My husband will be home soon and I look forward to watching to eve with him ❤️
Sally S.
A secret that needs to be shared.
What a wonderful tool to learn about and add to ones life. All women should have one so that we can unleash our inner radiance and learn to reconnect with our bodies in a loving way. The cd that comes with it is simple to learn and with practise will help you to love yourself more deeply , enjoy your life, and a great tool for expanding a awarenesRead more about review stating A secret that needs to be shared.
s of our true selves.With gratitude
Sarah
Couples Retreat
We are in awe of how much this weekend has done for us. We are so thankful for your amazing soul and your sacred path, we have been blessed.
Thank you for the tools. The grounding, the breathing, the meditation, especially your sons for me, it was so profoundly clear. I totally felt the shifts and the empowerment that cRead more about review stating Couples Retreat
omes with this awareness.Thank you for the safe space you created.
Couples Retreats
Whether you want to re-ignite the passion back into your relationship, spend quality time together, learn techniques to enhance closer intimacy and connection then this Retreat is definitely for you!Please join us for for a magical weekend embracing the journey of Sacred Love at one of Western Australia's premier Resorts. Read More
Blog
Every relationship is unique. Every relationship has its challenges and issues to various degrees. Every relationship will cycle through good times and bad times. Every relationship will either keep on gr...
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Think of the practice of Tantra as a tree with many branches, the lower branches represent the sexual aspects of tantra, the middle branches love and the higher branches mental training to harness and control forces including the lower nature (which is personality).
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The journey of Tantra is extraordinary, life changing and awakening. For it is the journey of self – realization and the path of duality to unity. The true teachings of authentic Tantra are in actual fact n...
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