Who Am I ?
Michael Fonseca
From energy to consciousness
"I accompany, through Tantra, men and women in search of a more conscious life and a deeper intimacy. I practice Tantra massage.
It is a teaching dedicated to self-knowledge and personal healing.
Massage is a tiny part of what Tantra is as a whole, but it's a great way to tap into the potential of this tremendous life energy.
I also offer, with various partners in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe, individual and group training in Tantra massage, tantric practice courses and Osho active meditation sessions. ”
What is Tantra ?
“The history of Tantra fits into the larger context of Hinduism.
Its tradition and rituals are complex and its reception in the West has created much controversy.
My practice and the way I transmit it can be defined as "neo-tantra" because it is an interpretation of this spiritual path put at the service of personal development in a therapeutic perspective.
But that does not mean that this is just an approach to well-being.
The practice of Tantra is a real way of healing.
The point of neo-tantra is to bring the experience back to the body.
My approach is the result of an encounter between psycho-body therapy and Tantra. "
Animation during a tantra festival Tantra Essence in Greece. Photo from Martin Vrabko
What about tantric massage?
“Tantric massage opens up a space where the person can settle down safely in his totality, go to his own meeting.
To receive a tantric massage is to surrender completely to the present experience, to the observation of sensations, of emotions. It is a meditative massage that allows a new relationship with oneself, with others and with the world.
For it to be experienced in its entirety, it is essential to forge a bond of trust, in listening, welcoming and benevolence. "
Your professional background?
“From the age of eighteen, I started working as a mover, carpet installer, then quickly, I moved into the fields of call center and sales. I have had many experiences that determine who I am today.
When I was twenty-eight, I discovered kung fu. This martial art allowed me to be more grounded and to become aware of my body. Back then, I wanted to help people lose weight. I immediately found great satisfaction in helping others. So I thought about changing careers.
I started by learning various massage techniques thanks to the European School of Massage in Brussels among others. Since I discovered Tantra, a real journey of life has opened up to me.
Today Tantra is part of my everyday life. "
Osho active meditation when shooting the video with Granit Studio
How did you start your project?
“It all started in 2010 when I started offering Thai massages. Gradually, I became interested in the physical, emotional and mental reactions of people when I massaged them. It made me want to go further.
I trained in psycho-body therapy at the Atmaram school in Brussels. This training guided me, allowed me to find my essence of life and gave direction to my professional life!
However, I felt that the dimension of sexuality was missing which for me is essential. The practice of Tantra offers a holistic approach to the person. During my journey, I was able to confront my traumas, my blockages, my injuries in order to take care of them.
It allowed me to experience the power of sexual energy which, for everyone, develops transversely in our evolution into adulthood and which defines who we are. I learned to know myself better, to open up to life and to embrace my limits in order to access my full potential.
The sudden death of my mother in 2016 was quite a trigger in my life. Rather than stay there in this lamenting energy, I immediately and deeply embarked on learning the teaching of tantra from Ma Ananda Sarita (Tantra-Essence) and John Hawken (The path of transformation), whose I am now part of their team of teachers. ”
What are you passionate about?
“To be able to share my experience. My project really comes from the heart. It's wonderful to see the people I accompany become aware of themselves, acquire the ability to take care of themselves, to accept themselves, to love themselves and gradually become creators of their own life."
Trainings and learnings
Bioenergetic Training with John Hawken - Czech Republic - May 2019 to December 2019
Dark Eros Training with John Hawken - Czech Republic - May 2019
The Path Of Transformation Teachers Training witth John Hawken Czech Republic - September 2018 - Mars 2020
Sacred Body Passionate Spirit Training with John Hawken Czech Republic - September 2018 to December 2019
From Sex to Superconsciousness Teachers Training (now called Tantra Inner Mastery Series - An Experiential Journey Through The Chakras from Muladhara to Sahasrara) with Tantra Essence, Ma Ananda Sarita and Swami Anahata Greece and Finland - April 2017 to August 2018
Tantra Massage Training : The Art of Touch with Somananda Scotland - October 2016
Tantric massage initiation with Ingrid Marcq Belgium - September 2015
Mystic Tantra Massage Training with Tantra Essence, Ma Ananda Sarita Greece - August 2015
Healing Tao course with Master Mantak Chia Belgium - April 2015
Tantra Tribal training with Alain Art - Terra Luminosa Belgium - October 2014 to June 2015
Swedish Massage Training With Salvéa, Didier Rabouam Belgium - October 2013
EMTE Psycho-Body Therapy Training with the Atmaram school of Lara Szyper and Michel Leroux Belgium - August 2013 to July 2017
Traditional Thai massage training with Wandee Bonsaï Ancient Thaï Massage School Thailand - April 2013 and May 2013
Tantra Initiation with Dominique Boutry - psycho-somatotherapist France - December 2012
Private Thai massage lessons with Andréa Grazzini Belgium - October 2012 to December 2012
Chair massage training and quality of touch with La Voix du Corps, Pierre-Emmanuel Canon Belgium - October 2012
Thai massage training with Pierre Wattiaux / Gilles Thuriaux / Pierre-Emmanuel Canon - European School of Massage Belgium - October 2011 to February 2013
Anatomy class with the European massage school Belgium - October 2011 to May 2012
Thai massage practitioner training - level 1 and 2 with Alain Daligault - Tradition Massage Belgium - December 2009 to June 2010
Practice of Kung Fu Chang with Yashar Cihan Belgium - 2008 to 2011.