The Essence of Deep Touch
Level 1 Training
A Somatic Approach to Learning
The Essence of Deep Touch is the foundational training in a two-level pathway in fascia-based somatic bodywork.
It invites you into a grounded, embodied approach to deep and slow touch — where presence, sensitivity and curiosity guide the work.
Rather than memorizing techniques, you learn by observing, practicing and receiving.
You begin to understand the body from within — through your hands, your perception, and your own embodied experience.
Working with muscles, fascia and the emotional language of the body, you’ll begin to recognize how physical, energetic and psycho-emotional layers are interconnected.
"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 Natural Space to Slow Down
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.
Rather than rushing through content, you are given time to feel, integrate, and explore — allowing the work to land deeply in your body and nervous system.
There is space to arrive, to breathe, to feel.
As your system settles, perception deepens — and what you learn becomes something you truly embody.
"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
What You'll Learn and Embody
You won’t just learn techniques —
you’ll develop a way of sensing, relating and working with the body that is grounded, intuitive and deeply effective.
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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
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"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
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As the training unfolds, you’ll begin to explore the body not only through structure, but through its emotional and energetic qualities.
Each area of the body carries its own language — patterns, memories, and potentials waiting to be felt and understood.
Through guided, hands-on practice, we move through the body in an integrative way.
Rather than separating body and mind, you’ll experience how physical touch can open pathways into emotional release, awareness, and integration.
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Upper back, lower back, neck -
Looking back to move forward
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Legs, feet -
Rooting and restoring your ground
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Abdomen, hips, pelvis -
Unlocking your potential
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Thorax, chest, shoulders, arms -
Opening into expression and connection
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Head, face, throat, neck -
Expanding into Spaciousness
"I went into this course knowing basically nothing about massage and left feeling entirely confident. Within a few days of completing it I was taking appointments and receiving exceptional reviews. Daniel takes you through this experience at a great pace, meets you wherever you are, giving more attention if required. I left with a new understanding for the importance of slowing down, in all ways of life."
- Rebecca, Canada
Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation and Voice Activation
Daily yoga and breathwork sessions support the themes of each day — helping you ground, open, and arrive more fully in your body.
Voice work, chanting and sharing circles invite expression and connection, while meditation and subtle elements of yoga philosophy add depth and orientation.
Together, these practices create an integrated inner and outer retreat — supporting your nervous system and anchoring the work in lived experience.
