Level 1
Insight
Embodiment · Self Awareness · Malkhut
- Sibiu, Romania
- July 9-12
- 40 inmersive hours
- Maximum 25 participants
- Exclusive video access
Malkuth is the place where the soul proves its truth: what remains only in thought is still potential; what enters matter becomes destiny.
Level 1
Diving into the Essence of
Self-Leadership
The journey begins not with analysis, but with grounding, embodiment, and safety.
In the Tree of Life, Malkut (also spelled Malkhut) sits at the base of the Middle Pillar. It is the tenth and final sephirah and represents the physical world, embodied experience and the culmination of divine energy’s descent into matter. It is also the start of the Self Leadership Journey from Malkut to Keter.
The Hebrew word malkut means “kingdom”; this sphere corresponds to the element of Earth. Its position at the ground of the Tree reminds practitioners that spiritual ascent cannot begin until one is firmly rooted in the physical body.
Malkuth is the final sentence of every invisible process: the place where force becomes form and intention becomes fact.
Dion Fortune
At the Transcendent Institute we understand Kabbalah and yoga as complementary paths toward self‑knowledge. Kabbalah’s Tree of Life begins with Malkut, the “Kingdom” at the base of the Middle Pillar. This sphere represents the physical world and embodied experience, reminding us that our bodies are not obstacles but the very foundation of consciousness. Malkut teaches that the journey of soul‑elevation starts here, in the flesh, where divine energy becomes matter.
Yoga offers the practical means to explore that truth: through mindful movement, conscious breath and inward focus it bridges mind and body, enhancing self‑awareness and bringing us back into balance. Breathwork (pranayama) and purification practices such as nadi shodhana and jala neti calm and reset the nervous system, opening the channels for prana (life‑force) to flow. In this level we ground through the body, breath and self‑awareness; Kabbalah gives us the cosmogonic map of why the body matters, while yoga provides the techniques for how to inhabit it. Together they invite us to feel our sensations, emotions and physical being as the meeting point of cosmos and consciousness.
the Insight
Orientation of the Level
Level I corresponds to the Insight, the base of the Tree of Life and the entry point of the Middle Path.
Psychologically and ontologically, the Foundation represents:
- Material self
- Embodiment
- Contact with heart center
- The lived present moment
- The body as the foundation of experience
- This Level is not about fixing, healing, or changing anything.
What This Level Develops
By the end of Level I, participants typically develop:
- A stronger sense of embodiment and presence (Self Awareness)
- Basic nervous system regulation skills
- Understanding of the practical aspects of Kaballah
- The ability to ground during stress or intensity
- A stable base for deeper psychological work
- This Level does not aim for insight—it builds capacity.
Its purpose is to start recognizing your true identity restoring contact with the body and the present moment, and to develop the capacity to stay with experience without dissociation, overwhelm, or control. Allowing to yourself to be able to observe yourself and prepare to ask the core question.
Here, transformation begins by slowing down and connecting with your body.
Embodiment & Nervous System Safety
Psychological Insight of the Work
Level I is rooted in somatic and body self-awareness.
Participants learn that presence is not a mental act, but a physiological state. Much of what blocks awareness is not resistance, but nervous system activation.
The work focuses on:
recognizing states of activation, collapse, and regulation
restoring a sense of internal safety
learning to stay present without forcing attention
omatic Awareness & Felt Sense
Participants are guided to reconnect with:
- posture
- breath
- tension and relaxation
- subtle bodily signals
Drawing from somatic psychology and Focusing-oriented inquiry, the body becomes a source of information and orientation, not something to override or control.
Presence Before Insight
Level I intentionally avoids deep narrative exploration.
Rather than asking why something happens, the emphasis is on:
- what is happening now
- where it is felt in the body
- what supports regulation
This creates a non-intrusive relationship with experience, essential for later Levels.
Somatic Dimension & Regulation
Level I introduces foundational regulation principles, including:
- Resourcing identifying internal and external supports
- Focusing noticing sensations without interpretation
- Titration approaching experience gradually
- Grounding practices anchoring attention in the body
Participants learn that regulation is not control, but relationship.
Symbolic
Ontological Context
Within the Tree of Life, Malkhut represents:
- The body
- The earth
- Incarnation
- Action
Ontologically, this Level supports a shift from:
living in the mind to inhabiting lived experience
This grounding is essential. Without Malkhut, higher levels of awareness remain abstract or unstable.
Day schedule
Full program itinerary
The programme runs across four days Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Each session builds on the last, moving from physical grounding through identity exploration to heart-centred awareness and integration.
Time
Activity
Thursday
Holding Space
Purpose
Safety, Regulation & Shared Language
Establish safety, understanding embodiment and self-awareness.
Theme: Arrival & orientation | Opening circle and Preparation workshop | Opening grounding session
Evening
Arrival & Orientation (16:30–18:00)
Opening Circle & Preparation (18:00–19:30) | Dinner | Grounding & Pranic Sensitivity session (20:30–21:45)
Friday
Grounding & Identity
Morning
Workshops with Farah & Carmen
Yoga (stability & grounding) | Pranayama — nadi shodhana | Meditation: observing thought and emotion
Midday
Teaching
Somatic awareness exercises (Somatic Voice Practice) | Group integration
Afternoon
Workshop with Anthony
Transcendent Psychology Workshop. The psychological Tree of Life as a tool for transformation. Malkut the gate for manifestation.
Evening
Sound healing and integration with Farah and Carmen
Purpose
Direct experiential insight into identity structures.
Saturday
Awareness & Remembrance
Morning
Workshops with Farah & Carmen
Integration circle | Gentle pranayama | Meditation on the felt sense
Midday
Teaching with Anthony
Transcendent Psychology Workshop: The Imbalances in Malkut
Afternoon
Jala Neti & nasal hygiene | Energy-balancing techniques | Experiential partner exercises
Evening
Restorative practice & sound healing attunement
Purpose
Expansion of awareness and heart-centred connection.
Sunday
Integration & Direction
Morning
Workshops with Farah and Anthony
Grounding yoga | Pranayama for integration | Silent meditation
Midday
Integration circle | Introduction to Level II — Yesod
Closing
Q&A | Next steps and conscious departure
In Essence
Integration Focus of Level I
The central integration of this Level is safety in being present.
Participants often discover that:
- Presence does not require effort
- The body can be trusted
- Slowing down is transformative
- reality as it is
In Essence
Level I is where:
- The journey begins in the body
- Safety replaces urgency
- Presence becomes possible
- The ground is established
Malkuth teaches that manifestation is not wishing harder; it is giving spirit a body through action.
Dion Fortune
Everything included
What you receive at €1100
- Access to all five complete lectures
- Guided experiential exercises
- Structured conceptual guidance throughout
- Integration of philosophy, consciousness, and daily life
- Exclusive study material
- Intimate interaction and Q&A spaces
- Exclusive video access
- Certificate of attendance
Registration
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Level 1 Admission
July 9th - 12th-
Full access
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All materials
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Limited to 20 participants
Our Team
Anthony
Tatekawa
Facilitator
Founder of the Transcendent Institute. Psychologist specialized in integrative psychotherapy and yoga certified teacher.
Sergiu
Corbu
Musician
Professional musician focused on immersive music performance of transformative events.
Farah
Diva
Facilitator
MD specialized in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine. Facilitator and trainer of the Transcendent Institute.
Alex
Axinte
Facilitator
Shamanic medicine facilitator and musician.
Carmen
Yoga Facilitator
Facilitator, retreat leader and sound healing specialist.
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Do I need prior experience in philosophy or spirituality?
No. The content has been structured to be accessible both to the general public and to participants with academic or professional backgrounds. No prior training is required.
Is this a religious or spiritual event?
No. The conference does not promote religious systems or absolute doctrines. It is developed from an academic, experiential, and reflective perspective — non-dogmatic and intellectually open throughout.
Why only 25 participants?
The limited format allows for a far more personal, human, and meaningful experience than conventional large-scale events. Smaller groups enable genuine interaction, real Q&A, and a quality of presence that is not possible in a crowded auditorium.
What language will the conference be in?
The lecturer’s main language will be Spanish with translation to Romanian and English.
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