Latihan: A Tantric Ritual Of Trust & Surrender
Latihan: A Tantric Ritual of Trust & Surrender
What happens when you stop trying to control the moment... and allow life to move you instead?
Most of us spend our lives anticipating, planning, managing, and protecting. We override our instincts, second-guess our impulses, and grip tightly to certainty.
Latihan is an invitation to practice the opposite.
To soften your grip.
To step out of your mind and into your body.
To trust the intelligence that exists beneath thought.
Through blindfolded movement, breath, presence, and embodied exploration, you'll be invited to release control and allow your body to become a channel for authentic expression. There are no steps to learn, no choreography to follow, and nothing to perform. Only an opportunity to listen deeply and discover what begins to move when you stop trying to make something happen.
This is a practice of trust.
Trust in your body.
Trust in your intuition.
Trust in life itself.
The Origins of Latihan
Latihan is inspired by the spiritual practice developed within the Subud tradition of Indonesia, where spontaneous movement arises through surrender rather than intention or technique.
Over time, practices rooted in surrender, spontaneous movement, and life-force energy have also been explored through Osho's work, contemporary Tantra, somatic practices, and modern mystery schools.
This offering draws inspiration from these traditions while creating an inclusive, contemporary space to explore trust, embodiment, and surrender.
Why Practice Latihan?
Through this practice you may begin to:
Release the need to control every experience.
Reconnect with your body's natural intelligence.
Strengthen your relationship with intuition and inner guidance.
Expand your capacity to trust yourself and the unknown.
Move emotional energy that has become stuck or suppressed.
Cultivate greater presence, freedom, and authentic expression.
Deepen your relationship with surrender.
Who Is This For?
This experience is for anyone curious about exploring surrender through movement in a safe, supportive, consent-based environment.
You may feel called if you want to:
Get out of your head and into your body.
Deepen your intuition.
Explore spontaneous movement without performance.
Build trust in yourself and life's unfolding.
Feel more alive, present, and connected.
No previous experience is necessary.
What to Expect
Opening Circle
We'll arrive together, establish agreements, and introduce the evening's intention, creating a grounded and supportive container for the practice.
Somatic Preparation
Through guided solo, partner, and group practices, we'll begin settling into the body, softening habitual tension, and noticing the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others.
Latihan Practice
Blindfolded moving meditation.
As the music unfolds, you'll be invited to surrender control, listen deeply, and allow your body to move from intuition rather than intention.
Integration
We'll close with time for stillness, reflection, optional sharing, and nervous system integration.
Important to Know
This is a non-performative, consent-based space.
You are always at choice.
Latihan can evoke strong emotions or physical sensations. If you are currently experiencing significant psychological distress or feel emotionally unstable, please prioritize your wellbeing and reach out if you're unsure whether this experience is appropriate for you.
What to Bring
A blindfold
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely (please avoid zippers, buckles, or hard accessories)
Water bottle
About The Facilitator:
Jaime Verk :
Jaime, affectionately known as JLove, is a Trauma-Informed Somatic Energy Healer, Relationship & Intimacy Coach, and International Retreat Leader. Blending the wisdom of Yoga, Tantra, and Reiki with somatics and emotional healing, she guides individuals to overcome blocks to intimacy, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate deeper connections. Jaime is known for creating inclusive, safe spaces where participants can surrender to the unknown, explore their edges, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her events uniquely weave joy, adult play, and empowerment into transformational experiences, cultivating trust, self-discovery, and profound personal growth.
Instagram: @madewith_jlove
Website: https://jaimeverk.com/