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Saket Rai — Clinical Hypnotherapist and the world's leading English-language teacher of Javanese Mantra and Ilmu Gendam.
Founder of Athero Arcana · Researcher · Trainer · Speaker
25+
Years of Practice
2,000+
Students Trained
18
Courses & Programmes
30+
Countries Reached
Who is Saket Rai
The Bridge Between Ancient Wisdom
and Modern Practice
For over 25 years, Saket Rai has been studying, practicing, and teaching at the intersection of clinical hypnotherapy, Javanese esoteric science, and Western Hermetics. He is one of the very few practitioners in the English-speaking world who teaches authentic Ilmu Gendam and Javanese Mantra — traditions that have remained largely inaccessible outside South-East Asia.
Through Athero Arcana, Saket has trained over 2,000 students across 30+ countries in disciplines ranging from past life regression and Vedic astrology to Hermetic initiation and Tenaga Dalam. His courses are known for combining rigorous historical scholarship with immediately practical, results-oriented training.
What I Offer
Services & Programmes
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Evidence-informed hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, phobias, habits, and deep subconscious change. Sessions online and in-person.
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Live courses and intensives in Javanese Mantra, Ilmu Gendam, Hermetics, and the Western and Eastern esoteric sciences.
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Keynote talks and live workshops on hypnosis, consciousness, influence, and the hidden sciences of the mind for corporate and public events.
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Featured Courses
Deep, authentic training in traditions that most teachers don't even know exist.
Javanese Mantra
Master the ancient Javanese science of mantra, breath, and personal influence. Learn authentic practices from a living lineage.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Understand the historical roots of Javanese mantra traditions
- ✓Build focus and personal presence through authentic practices
- ✓Work with 19+ classical Javanese mantras for influence and personal growth
Ilmu Gendam
Authentic Ilmu Gendam training — the Javanese science of natural trance, fascination, and personal influence. Learn directly from a trained practitioner.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Understand what Ilmu Gendam is — and what it is not
- ✓Learn the psychological mechanisms of Gendam influence
- ✓Practice authentic fascination and trance techniques
Mataram Gendam
A complete five-level Javanese Gendam system progressing from self-development to universal manifestation. The most complete Gendam training available in English.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Complete all five levels of authentic Mataram Gendam
- ✓Apply trance-based methods for personal development and for working with others
- ✓Work with consecrated water, objects, and spaces
Past Life Regression Therapy
Learn advanced regression hypnotherapy techniques to guide clients through past-life exploration, inner child work, and regression-to-cause therapy.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Safely conduct past life regression sessions for clients
- ✓Identify and resolve root causes of current life issues
- ✓Work with inner child exploration and regression-to-cause
Student Experiences
Transformations Worldwide
"Saket's Gendam training was unlike anything I had encountered. His depth of knowledge, combined with real practical technique, gave me tools I use every single day. Truly a master teacher."
Priya M.
Mumbai, India
Ilmu Gendam Training"I came to Saket for hypnotherapy after years of anxiety. The result was transformational. What he achieves in a single session took years of conventional therapy to approach."
James T.
London, UK
Clinical Hypnotherapy"The Mataram Gendam five-level system was the most complete and authentic Javanese training I have found in the English language. The manuals are extraordinary."
Amara K.
Nairobi, Kenya
Mataram Gendam"Saket's Hermetic Initiation course changed how I understand reality. The theoretical depth and practical exercises were perfectly balanced — ancient wisdom, practically delivered."
Stefan V.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hermetic InitiationKnowledge Hub
Latest Articles
What Is Javanese Mantra? A Complete Introduction
Javanese Mantra is one of the most sophisticated and misunderstood esoteric traditions in Southeast Asia. This definitive guide explains its history, core principles, and practice.
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HypnosisIlmu Gendam vs Hypnosis: What Is the Difference?
Both Ilmu Gendam and hypnosis work with trance and suggestion — but they come from entirely different traditions. Here is a rigorous comparison for practitioners and researchers.
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Javanese TraditionsThe Five Pillars of Javanese Mantra
The Saket Rai Mantra Model identifies five foundational pillars that underlie all authentic Javanese practice: Nafas, Sikap, Gambaran, Ajian, and Pancaran.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saket Rai?
Saket Rai is a clinical hypnotherapist, trainer, speaker, and researcher of Javanese Mantra and Ilmu Gendam. He is the founder of Athero Arcana, an esoteric school offering training in Gendam, Hermetics, Javanese Mantra, and Consciousness Sciences.
What is Athero Arcana?
Athero Arcana (OPC) Private Limited is an esoteric education institute founded by Saket Rai. It offers courses in Javanese Mantra, Ilmu Gendam, Hermetic Initiation, Presence & Influence, Hypnotherapy, and more.
What courses does Saket Rai teach?
Saket Rai teaches over 18 courses including: Javanese Mantra, Ilmu Gendam (Rajadewa lineage), Mataram Gendam (5 levels), Hermetic Initiation, Presence & Influence (5 levels), Past Life Regression Therapy, Enochian Magic, Tenaga Dalam, and the Law of Attraction.
What is Ilmu Gendam?
Ilmu Gendam is a Javanese esoteric tradition involving trance, fascination, and personal influence. It combines mantra, breath work, and focused intention to create states of deep receptivity in self and others. Saket Rai is one of the few English-language teachers of authentic Gendam practice.
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