​​Is Venant Wong a Thief? - KAP vs Inner Dance

A Perspective from Someone Who Studied with Both

A Familiar Accusation

This morning, I woke up to a message claiming that Venant Wong is a thief — that he stole his modality from Pi Villaraza and only trains young, famous women at his overpriced academy. These accusations came from someone calling themselves a Kundalini Activation facilitator, trained not by Venant but by others riding the wave of KAP’s global success.

It wasn’t the accusation itself that struck me — it was how repetitive, tired, and misinformed the narrative had become. It’s often echoed by people who have never met Venant or Pi, and who don’t understand the depth of either KAP or Inner Dance.

So I’d like to offer some perspective — as someone who has studied with both founders and walked deeply within both paths.

My Journey Through KAP and Inner Dance

In 2019, I trained with Venant Wong in San Francisco. One evening at his workshop completely transformed me. The experience was so profound, I followed him wherever he taught, eventually completing Level II training with him in Tulum.

I went on to become one of the most active KAP facilitators in Southern California, guiding over 4,000 people through more than 100 workshops.

But I’ve always been a seeker — and my curiosity led me to Pi Villaraza, whose name I had heard mentioned in connection with Venant’s early journey. I spent more than a year in Pi’s Inner Dance school, participating in countless Zoom calls, absorbing his poetic teachings, and experiencing the unique rhythm of his way of holding space.

I share this not to boast, but to clarify: I was there. I witnessed KAP’s rapid evolution. I trained with both men. And I’ve seen how narratives get twisted — especially by those who benefit from distorting the truth.

What Is KAP Really About?

KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) is a modality rooted in direct experience. It isn’t a theoretical system. There are no lectures, no frameworks, no spiritual dogma. The principle is simple: allow the energy to move through you and let your body — not your mind — reveal the truth.

Venant Wong is not a conventional teacher. He doesn’t try to be liked, doesn’t sugarcoat, and doesn’t entertain flattery. His approach is blunt, honest, and deeply committed to letting the transmission speak for itself. KAP isn’t something you study intellectually — it’s something you embody.

What Inner Dance Actually Is (and Isn’t)

Pi Villaraza, the founder of Inner Dance, is a mystic — a philosopher of consciousness. Inner Dance emerged from his personal awakening: not from a Kundalini rising, but from a surrender to a deeper universal intelligence he calls The Mother.

His school is rich in dialogue — filled with teachings on the nervous system, wave states, musical frequencies, and nonlinear perception. But here’s what many people overlook: Pi does not teach Kundalini Activation. Those who claim to offer Kundalini Activation after attending his school have either not studied Inner Dance deeply enough — or, I would argue, not at all.

The Rise of the Copycats: The Real Source of the “Thief” Narrative

As KAP exploded in popularity, it didn’t take long for some trained facilitators to realize that the real money wasn’t in offering sessions — it was in training others.

Venant anticipated this. He created a clear contract for all facilitators, including the following terms:

• Do not offer trainings in this modality.

• Do not change the name.

• Do not misrepresent the method.

  
  

Violating these terms would result in expulsion from the school and removal from the official KAP website, along with legal restrictions on using the name “KAP.”

Some facilitators felt these boundaries were too restrictive. Rather than building experience through actual practice, they wanted to teach prematurely — often after a single level of training. When expelled from the school, they rebranded KAP under new names, often incorporating the term “Kundalini Activation” with minor modifications.

To justify their actions, many of these former facilitators began spreading a specific narrative:

“Venant stole KAP from Pi.”

“He’s illegitimate.”

“No one owns energy.”

It was a convenient angle — painting themselves as victims of a monopolizing founder, rather than individuals who violated agreed-upon terms.

And as KAP’s visibility continued to grow, so did the number of critics — some of whom had been rejected from training, couldn’t afford it, or had been removed for breaching agreements.

Did Venant Steal KAP from Pi?

The short answer: No. If you’ve studied both modalities, you’ll know that KAP and Inner Dance are fundamentally different — in content, intention, and energetic essence.

Did Venant learn from Pi? Yes. Were some aspects of Inner Dance incorporated in KAP? Yes. Does that make Venant a thief? I strongly disagree. I personally remember him mentioning Pi as his teacher during workshops in San Diego in 2019. This wasn’t hidden — it simply wasn’t the focus of his method.

KAP is the result of a much broader journey — one shaped by many teachers, teachings, and spiritual transmissions. Some of Venant’s influences are publicly known; others remain private. Inner Dance is one thread in the much larger tapestry of KAP.

How They Try to Look Legit: Co-opting Inner Dance Without Understanding It

Over the years, I’ve watched many people attempt to replicate what Venant created. Most of them used the same justification:

“Venant is a thief. No one owns energy.”

Some of them discovered Pi and attended a 3- or 5-day immersion, later presenting themselves as Kundalini Activation experts — implicitly suggesting endorsement from Pi.

But the reality? Many of them wouldn’t be able to answer the simple question: What is Inner Dance? They’ve never facilitated a single session, never truly studied the method, and never taken the time to honor the lineage or the teacher behind it. For them, Inner Dance became a convenient credential — a way to establish authority without doing the actual work.

The widespread assumption that Inner Dance teaches Kundalini Activation only underscores how little many truly understand Pi’s body of work.

And in this, Pi’s generosity has often been taken advantage of. His open-hearted nature allows space for all — which is beautiful, but also leaves room for misrepresentation. In contrast, Venant holds firm boundaries. He protects the integrity of his work, engages only with those who commit to the process.

It’s also worth acknowledging: Inner Dance has existed for over two decades, yet it never experienced the explosive momentum that KAP achieved in just a few years. Ironically, KAP’s rise helped shine a global spotlight on Inner Dance — drawing in both sincere seekers and those eager to leverage its name for personal gain.

My Departure from KAP

I left KAP in 2023. It wasn’t an easy decision — but it was the right one.

After years of deep involvement, I reached a point where the container no longer supported my growth. And yes, there were elements within the organization that no longer resonated with me.

But none of that changes what I received. I am deeply grateful for what KAP gave me — and for what I learned from Venant. Just as I am grateful for my time with Pi.

Both teachers shaped my path. And without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Beyond the Blame

At its core, this article isn’t about taking sides. It’s about telling the truth — and offering facts that are often overlooked.

Many people are genuinely drawn to the work of Kundalini Activation. But just as many see an opportunity for quick profit — and don’t hesitate to twist the story in order to position themselves more favorably.

My advice? If a teacher or facilitator you’re learning from speaks negatively about someone who’s not in the room — pause. Ask yourself: Why do they need to do that? If Venant is so irrelevant to what they offer, why bring him up at all?

I believe deeply in this: Do not speak badly about someone who is not present to defend themselves.

Seek truth. Honor your teachers. And walk your path with integrity.