The Essence of Deep Touch
A Myofascial Somatic Liberation Training - Level 1
Tulum, México · 15 - 21 November, 2026
Real moments from our Training
Learning the Art of Deep Touch
The Essence of Deep Touch is an immersive professional training in fascia-based bodywork.
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Deep in the lush jungle of Tulum, surrounded by tropical nature and the constant hum of life, this training becomes an invitation to slow down beneath the surface of ordinary perception.
Over the course of this week, you will learn how to offer deep, slow and emotionally attuned massage sessions that work not only with muscles and fascia, but with the nervous system and emotional body.
Alongside learning practical hands-on techniques, you will also receive nourishing touch each day, allowing you to experience the work within your own system.
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The Training Experience
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This training invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and enter the landscape of the body with care and precision.
Held within the warmth and organic rhythm of the jungle, the nervous system often begins to soften naturally here, allowing perception and sensitivity to deepen and supporting a more refined quality of touch.
You’ll learn to offer full-body touch that is structurally grounded, drawing from myofascial release and deep tissue techniques while remaining sensitive to the nervous system and emotional responses that can unfold.
During this week, you will develop both the practical skills and embodied sensitivity needed to begin offering this work to others.
The learning is highly experiential and hands-on.
Each day, you will observe, give, and receive two full bodywork sessions, allowing your hands to gradually become more refined, intuitive and responsive to what they meet in the body.
Daily practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, voice work and ceremonial spaces support integration, allowing what moves through the body to land gently and sustainably.
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"I came 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
The Field We Pratice In
This training isn’t just about learning to touch - it’s about remembering how to listen.
Within a warm, grounded, and playful group field, you’ll experience the healing power of connection: with your body, with others and with the intelligence that lives beneath the surface.
Energetic awareness and supportive pacing are woven into the hands-on bodywork - not to overwhelm you with information, but to support learning that can truly land and integrate in your system.
You will be held in an environment that supports what is ready to move, physically, emotionally and energetically, allowing release to unfold naturally, in its own time.
More than simply a professional training, this week becomes a shared journey of unwinding, embodiment and reconnection.
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"I was blown away by the deeper inner effects that this training immersion gave me. The techniques and style we learned were exactly what I was always looking for but never had found a practitioner who could teach and work in this profound and connected way. Dan's energy and style of teaching are both so comfortably connectable. He's approachable as an equal friend and also holds the authority of the most skilful maestro of his art."
- Lasse, Finland
Held by the Jungle
Take a tour through our venue
The Land as Medicine
Nestled within five acres of ancient jungle just outside Tulum, Casa Arkaana is a space devoted to deep restoration, connection, and presence.
Powered entirely by solar energy and nourished by cenote water flowing from beneath the land, the space was created in close relationship with nature - slowly listened into being over many years.
The open architecture, surrounding jungle, and quiet atmosphere invite the nervous system to soften and settle. Removed from the intensity and distraction of daily life, the land itself becomes part of the process - supporting deeper listening, rest, and reconnection.
At the heart of the space is an organic cenote-fed pool, shaped by the natural contours of the land itself.
Fed by the living waters beneath the jungle, it offers a rare connection to the unique landscape of the Yucatán - a place to cool down, restore, and simply be held by the environment around you.
The teachings and practices throughout the training will be held within a ten-meter octagonal temple inspired by traditional Maya architecture, built from stone, wood, and palm.
During its construction, quartz, amethyst, and rose quartz were placed beneath the floors and within the walls as quiet intentions woven into the foundation itself.
Over the years, the temple has held countless ceremonies, breathwork sessions, and somatic practices, carrying an atmosphere of presence, depth, and integration that can be felt the moment you enter.
Held & Nourished
Meals throughout the training are designed to be both nourishing and deeply supportive of the work.
The menu is primarily plant-based, built around fresh whole foods, vibrant ingredients, and locally sourced produce from nearby farms and markets.
High-quality animal proteins are also available, and all meals can be adapted to individual dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
The approach to food is simple, grounded, and intentional -prepared with care, using what is fresh, seasonal, and close to the land.
Who Is This Training For
This is for anyone drawn to explore the power of deep, slow and profound emotional bodywork.
It is open to those new to bodywork as well as experienced practitioners who wish to bring more depth, clarity, and presence into their work.
If you are curious about how touch can support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness, and if you value learning through direct experience rather than theory alone, this training offers a supportive place to begin or deepen your path.
Please note: This training is designed to touch deeply and to be deeply touched. A respectful presence and clear boundaries are essential.
I arrived simply to learn how to give a somatic massage, but I left with so much more. It was a spiritual unfolding, a reconnection to something timeless within. I cannot recommend this course more highly. I’ve already signed up for Level 2, knowing that this path is not just training, it is a journey of awakening.
- Laura, UK
What You'll Receive
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7 days/ 6 nights accommodation
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2 nourishing meals daily
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Daily bodywork/massage lessons and practice sessions
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Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and voice work
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Integration circles, kirtan and ceremonial spaces
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Course manual
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Video recordings of all bodywork sequences
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Certificate of completion
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Pre- and post-retreat support
Your Stay at Casa Arkaana
A range of comfortable accommodation options are available on-site, allowing you to fully immerse
yourself in the retreat experience.
All options include full participation in the training, 3 daily meals and practices. Also included are the Training Manual, Video Recordings of all bodywork sequences, a Certificate of Completion and a Group Zoom Integration Call.
After your application, I’ll personally confirm availability and next steps.
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Practical Details
Dates & Schedule
Dates: November 15 - 21, 2027
Arrival: November 15, 15:00
Departure: November 21, 13:00
Location & Arrival
Location: Casa Arkaana - Ecological Wellness and Transformaton Sanctury
Chemuyil, Quintana Roo México (20 minutes north of Tulum)
The retreat center is approximately 90 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN) and 70 minutes from Tulum International Airport (TQO).
Detailed arrival information and travel support will be shared after registration.
Certification
Participants receive a Level 1 Training Certificate upon full participation.
Payment & Cancellation
A deposit of 400 € is required to confirm your place.
Cancellation terms are outlined during the booking process.
This training is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to reconnect with the intelligence of touch - in yourself and in others.
If you feel called, you’re warmly welcome to join us.