LEVEL 1
The Essence of Deep Touch
Our Level 1 training invites you into a grounded, somatic approach to deep, slow bodywork — woven with presence, curiosity and care. It’s also a journey of self-exploration, opening space to feel and be felt more deeply.
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You’ll learn how to work with muscles and fascia through the principles of deep touch, while gaining insight into the emotional qualities stored within different body regions. Physical, energetic, and psycho-emotional layers are all part of the unfolding.
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Each day offers hands-on practice and the gift of receiving. This shared rhythm brings balance to your body, mind and nervous system — and lets you explore both the art of giving and the medicine of being touched.
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You’ll reconnect to the primal need for presence and care — for feeling yourself and others. Through meaningful work, rooted in awareness and connection, you’ll leave with real, embodied skills ready to share.
"Far more than a run-through of techniques, this course provided us true felt experiences of giving and receiving deep releases every day. It left me not only confident but also excited to offer bodywork in a way that feels good for
both giver and receiver, inspired by Dan's signature blend of connection, simplicity, intuition, joy, resonance and grounding."
Nico Akiba, USA
A Practical Approach to Learning in a Natural Environment
Set in a retreat space surrounded by nature, the training offers a spacious rhythm to slow down and reconnect — with yourself and others. Each teaching is infused with presence, embodiment, and ease.
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Rather than memorizing content, you’ll absorb it through touch and practice. You’ll begin to feel the structures from the inside out — letting anatomical and energetic maps come alive in your own body.
This experiential learning creates a deep foundation. You’ll feel how the body responds to trust, touch, and connection — and discover within yourself an inner landscape of awareness, resilience, and healing.
"This retreat, set in lush nature, became a haven for learning and growth.
I delved into the wisdom of somatic bodywork and massage, embracing the simplicity that guided me toward profound discoveries. It exceeded my expectations, allowing me to create deep connections, feel the energy flow
and uncover answers that had long eluded me."
Erika, Lithuania
Learn and Embody the Following Topics with Playful Ease
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The foundational principles of deep bodywork through muscle and fascia
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An overview of the key fascial lines and how to access them through touch
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The psycho-emotional language of the body — how different areas hold stories and patterns
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Cultivating connection with yourself to enhance your ability to hold presence and connection with clients throughout a session
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Applying pressure with sensitivity: long, deep, and slow strokes that invite safety and openness for physical and emotional release​
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How to read the body, listen with your hands and follow its natural architecture, rhythms, and signals
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Bridging modern anatomy with traditional spiritual wisdom, making subtle energy accessible and tangible
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Using your bodyweight efficiently to offer deep touch in a gentle, sustainable way
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Crafting sessions and sequences for different purpose, tailored for release and healing
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The art of slowing down — not only in treatments, but in life itself
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Hands-on learning about fascia, trigger points, and energy dynamics
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Structured sequences that support intuition, clarity, and creative flow
"What inspired me most was the intimacy and direct approach to learn to touch and give massage. We learned about the complex fascia system and muscular anatomy through practicing in presence, spending the majority of the course actually hands on! I discovered so much, far beyond my initial expectations and am very grateful that the learning took place in a safe, sacred and joyful space."
Paige, USA
Exploring the Body through its Emotional Language
The training unfolds in two parts:
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Days 1–3: Fundamentals
You’ll learn the essentials of a full-body deep touch session — from structure to flow.
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Days 4–6: In Depth
We deepen into specific body areas and their emotional qualities, working through the full body in cyclical, integrative ways.
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Upper back, neck, lower back -
Looking back on the past to move forward
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Legs, feet -
Grounding into Mother Earth
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Abdomen, hips, pelvis -
Unleash your potential
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Thorax, chest, shoulders, arms -
Expansion of the heart
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Head, face, throat -
Sky as space in your head​​
"This training was a true blessing and treat. I am blown away by my experience. Dan combined his abundant wisdom with the perfect amount of flow, playfulness and structure to create a truly special experience. The techniques and lessons learned in the training go deeper and beyond just a massage training. They help you create a better connection to yourself, others and the world around you."
Jili, USA
Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation and Voice liberation
Daily yoga and breathwork sessions support the themes of each day, grounding the body and opening your awareness.
These embodied practices deepen the work and nourish your nervous system.
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Group chanting, voice work and sharing circles invite you into expression and connection, while guided meditations and stories from yoga philosophy add context and depth to your journey.
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Together, these practices create an integrated inner and outer retreat — an immersion into body, energy and presence.
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08:00 Yoga, breathwork, chanting, sharing
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09:15 Breakfast
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10:00 Massage demo and practice
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13:30 Lunch and break
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15:30 Massage demo and practice
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18:30 Sharing and closing for the day
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20:00 Different rituals and group activities (optional)
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