The Initiatress Portugal 2025

Imagine a temple where women unite to learn the sexual arts to initiate men.
You'll be initiated into secret practices that don't only make you feel more confident & powerful in your sexuality,
It will make your lovemaking more precious, mindblowing, and profound.
PLUS, one of the beautiful things is that HIS reaction will absolutely amaze you.

"This is the best sex I ever had"
"Nobody has ever done this with me"
"I feel so grateful for you"

These are the comments your man will say to you after your lovemaking.

You are invited to become an Initiatress
At the Powerful land of Portugal

September 21st- 26th 

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a true initiatress in the bedroom?

In the sacred land of India, an initiatress was dedicated to the adoration of the sexual arts. She would move through ceremonies to take care of secret teachings for the rest of her life. These women learned the sacred rituals and initiations and became gatekeepers of one of the most powerful forms of art, the erotic art.

Unfortunately, our culture has shamed those erotic arts away. Instead of treating women like initiatresses, women feel judged and guilty about the energy that is supposed to radiate so strongly from them…. the sexual energy.

The thing is, a woman with the secrets to her sexuality is a woman in her power.
The initiatresses of the previous ages knew that, and now is the time that these ancient arts are being rediscovered, and you can be part of that.

If you're like me, you have worked on releasing your shame, inhibitions and guilt around sexuality.
You are a sexual woman, and you are proud to own it. You are more in touch with your pleasure than ever, and you know that magical, mindblowing, sacred lovemaking is your birthright.

The thing is, you have done all the work, and now you deeply desire to be met by a man in the bedroom that can meet you in the way you love to have sex.

If you are single, you might feel there are not enough "conscious" or "tantrik" men around.
If you are in a couple, you might desire that he was a little more into tantra, or you wish that he was more "advanced" in the bedroom than he actually is..

I totally get it, babe.
After I did all my own training and sexual initiations, I was worried that there weren't enough men to meet me.
I noticed that men found me intimidating.
Instead of asking me out, they were too scared to approach me.

And that triggered my own insecurities again.
I started to believe I was too intimidating.
I was too much.
I wasn't approachable.

Until I learned how to initiate men in the bedroom.

One of my teachers told me:

"Arja, tantra is a path of the feminine.
Women are born to be initiatresses.
It's your gift to a man to initiate him."

This felt so deeply empowering to me.
I felt myself as one of the guardians of sacred knowledge.

Instead of expecting so much from them, I initiated them into the deep beautiful sexual practices I learned.

Now years later, I have initiated so many men.

This journey has brought me the most mind-blowing lovemaking.
Many times I've been down on my knees with tears in my eyes and my hands in prayer, thanking god for the incredible lovemaking.

If you are worried you don't want to be the teacher or educator in the bedroom, I totally get you; me neither!
That doesn't give a sexy polarity, maybe for a moment, but not ALL the time.

This is why you'll learn how to initiate him the feminine way.

In this 6-day retreat, you'll learn practical tips on what to DO differently in the bedroom.
This journey will be transformational & educational at the same time.

The belief that there is a lack of men or that your partner can never truly meet you is not true.
You just need the tools to have incredible lovemaking; that's what you'll learn in this retreat.

Being an initiatress is ALL about being embodied, so expect to switch up the educational pieces with exercises to drop in your body,
you get to play, learn and experiment with the other sisters in the room.
After all, women would learn from women and only then bring the sacred arts to their men.

What you will walk away with:

Expect to gain many insights, laughs, and discussions and have ALL your questions answered to feel more confident, empowered, and skilled in the bedroom.

Walk away with practical tools, tips and techniques that you can take home to properly inivite our parnter (or future partner) to meet you deeper in the bedroom). 

Learn how to actually get out of your head and into your body
Discover how to enhance your libido and be come the most magnetic, juicy, alive and radiant version of yourself

By the end of this retreat you will be dripping in glorious orgasmic energy that will leave you feeling high on your own goddess supply AND you'll have so much more to take back to him. 

This retreat & tantra training will serve as a container to play in, learn in, make mistakes, get messy & feel things you didn't know you were capable of feeling.

Each day starts with a morning ritual & initiation. After brunch, you'll receive tantrik teachings (theory & education) followed by feminine embodiment practices.

In the afternoons & evenings, there can be excursions, tantra yoga & meditation, dance, advancing in the learned practices & tantrik rituals.

*PLUS, there will be many surprise elements that will make your head spin around, your eyes pop out, and your heart pound ;).

Who is this for?
This event is for experienced women who want to claim the depth of their own eroticism. Experience with personal development & tantra is a pre to joining this retreat. If you are new to tantra & sacred sexuality, this is NOT for you.

This retreat is for women who have done Tantra before taking multiple trainings, workshops and/or festivals. This retreat is for women who have invested already in their personal work and self-development specifically around their sexuality. For women who feel in touch with their sexuality and have already gone through their sexual healing process. This is for women who already have a dedicated spiritual practice and want to learn how to take this spiritual practice and bring it into the bedroom. You desire to go deeper into this type of embodiment and want to know how to go deeper with a man.

The entire event & all teachings will be given in English, so all nationalities are welcome!


What is expected of you?
To show up fully as you are, honor your truth and expression, and support other women in how they choose to express themselves.

To come and be in a devotional space. This is a retreat where you’ll be initiated into temple practices that will empower you in your own sexuality for years to come.

The entire training is fully guided from a place where prayer, devotion, heart, and sacredness meet to honor and celebrate each other in our beauty.

There is nothing you have to do that you’re not comfortable with; you can sit in the corner and meditate at any moment just to soak up the energy of it all. This retreat is all about your erotic empowerment!


Save your spot to join us, babe!

PS. Have a question or wondering if this event is right for you?
Send us a message on Instagram, and let's chat!
@arja_hendrik
@theamandabiccum

Your Facilitators: Arja & Amanda

Arja Hendrikx  
I am so deeply honored and excited to host retreats in person again. There is something so incredibly magical about women coming together to step into a power that society tries to suppress.

After I released all my own shame and insecurities about sex and being sexual, I found such freedom in myself as a woman; now it's my life's mission to support other women finding that same confidence within themselves and spread the magic of these teachings, and I can't wait to welcome YOU! Here's a bit more about my background & bio:

When people first meet me nowadays, they believe I have always been super sexual and in touch with my own pleasure, but they couldn't be more wrong. In fact, I used to feel very ashamed of my own body. I rarely felt orgasmic, and I thought that feeling sore after sex was normal.
When I discovered Sexual Tantra, I found out how wrong I was! I discovered there is an entirely different approach to sex than I knew it.
Learning this new way of making love, I started to be orgasmic, enjoyed hours of lovemaking, and learned how to express myself sexually exactly the way I wanted.

Now, years later, I have helped hundreds of men & women radically transform their sex lives, and have the intimate relationships of their dreams. and get in touch with their own sexuality so that they feel powerful both in and out of the bedroom.

And now it's your turn.

Amanda Biccum
For years I was disconnected from my sexuality. Having never been taught how to connect in a healthy way to my body or sexuality, I found myself often unsatisfied and disconnected during lovemaking (even with partners I had been with for years 🙈). 

As I began to progress down my spiritual path as a yoga teacher and eventually went out to travel the world in order to deepen my spiritual practice I found that many of the religions/esoteric arts I studied often neglected this essential aspect of our humanity (our sexuality) until the day I discovered Sexual Tantra. 

Tantra was a true homecoming for me, a place where I finally felt my spiritual and sexual essence could become one.  Little did I know many of the rituals I later learned in Tantra I had been practicing versions of it on my own with lovers and partners. 

Arja and I have been talking for years about the Initiation's we've done with many lovers who were completely new to this world, and who write us (years later) about how much what we shared with them changed their lives to this day.

I couldn't be more excited to team up with Arja and bring you some of the deep embodied wisdom we carry along with some of the ancient spiritual practices of Tantra to you. 

If you are feeling a full body YES...
You are SAY NO MORE I AM IN!

Here are ALL the details: 👇

Exclusive pre-sale €2226 (first 7 tickets) 
1st Tier €2269 (8-17 sign-ups) 
2nd Tier €2339 (18-27 sign-ups) 
3rd Tier €2413 (27-40 sign-ups) 

Included:
6 days of exclusive tantra teachings in Portugal with Arja & Amanda.
5 nights in shared basic accommodation with other sisters.
All food; during retreat consisting of brunch & dinner.

Not included:
Private room upgrade (limited available upon request & extra cost)
Flights or travel costs to reach the venue.
Airport transfer & taxis.
Other non-included items would be extra drinks/snacks from the restaurant,spa, massage, body treatment sessions, sauna, extra room services, and laundry.
Please take care of your own personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance.

Booking and payment plans

To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
€500 in cash must be brought upon arrival and presented at check-in.
The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.

3 month payment plans are available upon request with a 10% fee.

Please ensure all payments are completed on time to confirm your participation.

If you book less than 30 days before the training, you must pay the full balance at the time of booking and you will still be required to bring €500 in cash upon arrival at check-in.

This is the 5th round of the Initiatress and all previous retreats sold-out!

The Venue

Find yourself in the rural vineyards of Portugal, surrounded by nature. With just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, you'll arrive at Enxara Retreat Centre. This special place was created 20 years ago as one of the first places in Portugal to offer self-development, self-awareness, empowerment, healing, and relaxing retreats. 

Many women came to this land before you to be in retreat, in prayer, in ritual and in ceremony to listen to their hearts, body & soul.
Being on such a charged land will contribute to the power of your transformation. 

During the breaks, you can soak in the sun lying by the biological pool, enlighten your mind with one of the thousand inspiring books in the library or find yourself a hidden spot in the garden space to meditate and be with spirit.

The Rooms

Get ready to connect profoundly with the other initiatresses as you'll stay in a shared room with sisters. We have noticed how this creates deep friendships that last long after the retreat! Please note that rooms are basic and small in size. If you'd love to upgrade to a private room, please check for availability and pricing (limited spots available). 

The food

Be prepared for your mouth to the water for our brunches & dinners! 
Taken family-style, you’ll feel the skill and love poured into each bite.
Featuring vegetarian & locally sourced food, mealtime is an experience in and of itself.

Your senses will be delighted by the homey atmosphere, the exquisite sisterhood around you, and perfectly spiced sweet and savoury dishes. 

Do you have special dietary requirements? The chef is dedicated to accommodating everyone’s needs. For specialised dietary adjustments, the chef uses the highest quality ingredients to ensure your well-being. Please note that there is a small additional cost of €10 per day for Gluten free and €5 for Diary free/Vegan.
Ensure you add this to your booking if you require Gluten free or Diary free

Please also let us know what your restrictions are and the chef we'll do our the best to accommodate you. 

🌟 This 5th round of the Initiatress will be a Special Edition Like Never Before 🌟

This Initiatress Training is unlike anything we’ve offered before. For the first time, it will run alongside the Rites of Passage Training for Men—a unique opportunity for transformation and connection.

Here’s why it’s so special:

• Two Parallel Journeys: While you embody your feminine power and learn the art of the initiatress, the men will be guided through their intensive tantra training. Though you won’t cross paths during the week, both groups will come together in a powerful closing union ceremony to celebrate the divine connection between masculine and feminine.

• Your Partner Can Join, Too: This is a rare opportunity for both you and your partner to grow. While you’re transforming, they’ll be on their own path, deepening into presence, purpose, and conscious masculinity. Or perhaps you’ll meet him there—a man ready to rise and match your depth in every way.

Get your ticket to the Rites of Passage Men's Initiation:
https://buytickets.at/notoriousheartsllc/1619896

• Separate Spaces: Women and men will have separate sleeping areas, schedules, and break times to ensure you stay deeply connected to your feminine energy while also maintaining the magnetic polarity with the men during this transformative journey

This is more than tantra training—it’s a chance to transform yourself and inspire the men around you.

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