Tenaga dalam: inner strength

Tenaga Dalam is the Javanese concept of inner strength, a subtle life force cultivated through breath, focus, and spiritual practice. It is not a force of muscle, but of spirit: a current that flows from within. Rooted in Indonesian animism and the Javanese Kebatinan, Tenaga Dalam invites self-reflection, balance, and a deep connection with the unseen world. Through offerings, ancestral remembrance, and intentional presence, we are guided to remember our essence, and the capacity we hold to live in harmony with nature, others, and ourselves.

Notice when your energy is out of balance, and begin to listen inward.