LEVEL 1

The core principles of deep touch

Our Level 1 training offers you a holistic approach to deep, slow and profound bodywork, as well as an intensive opportunity for self-exploration.

You learn the principles of deep touch using muscles and fascia and get a profound understanding of the psycho-emotional aspects of different body parts as well as a deep dive into physical and energetic anatomy.

On one hand, you learn to give deep bodywork sessions with a clear and powerful approach and on the other hand you get deeply touched every day which enables you to rebalance your body, mind and nervous system.

You will nurture the very primal needs of feeling yourself and others, of being supported and offering support, of doing work that's meaningful. Refreshed and full of awareness, expertise and enthusiasm you will come out with hands-on skills that you can offer to the world.

"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

In a retreat setting, surrounded by beautiful nature you can step back from this fast-paced world and connect with like hearted people. Everything you learn will be interwoven into a big field of practicing, slowness, presence, ease, joy, awareness, connection and trust.

By applying this work and experiencing it in your own body and system you will be able to sense the anatomy from within. This way the taught content will sink in deeply and naturally into your conscious and subconscious mind.

At the same time you can explore the beauty and importance of deep human connection and experience your own body as an infinite space of awareness in which you can recharge and heal.

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"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

The principles of deep bodywork using muscles and fascia

An overview about the most important lines (pathways) of fascia and how to address them

A profound, deep understanding about the psycho-emotional aspects of different body parts and a deep dive into energetic anatomy

Connecting with yourself and thereby connecting to your clients and staying connected during treatments

Applying pressure to use long, deep and slow strokes to open up the different physical layers that might be connected to physical and/or emotional challenges

Reading the body, listening with your hands and following the natural structures of the body

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Modern anatomical knowledge that makes traditional spiritual wisdom accesible in the body

Using your body weight and aligning yourself to be able to offer deep bodywork in the most gentle and comforting way for yourself

Designing sessions, putting sequences together for different purposes and holding space for deep releases

The art of slowing down in treatments (and in life in general)

Practical and theoretical knowledge about release techniques, trigger points, fascia and energy work

Clear, structured sequences that give you the foundation, clarity and stability to use your intuition

"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

Get in touch with different body parts and emotional qualities

The training consists of two parts:

Day 1 to 3: "Fundamentals". You learn the essentials and fundamentals to give a deep full body massage.

Day 4 to 6: "In Depth". You dive deeper into specific body parts and emotional aspects.

We are covering the whole body in the course of this week and examine the physical and emotional qualities of different body parts. Still, we move in circles and cycles and will repeat the different techniques over the course of the training:

Upper back, neck, lower back -

Looking back on the past to move forward

Legs, feet -

Ground yourself and connect to Mother Earth

Abdomen, hips, pelvis -

Unleash your potential

Thorax, chest, shoulders, arms -

Expansion of the heart

Head, face, throat -

Sky as space in your head

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"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

The yoga and breathwork sessions are tailored to prepare your body for the daily theme and amplify the teachings and experiences.

Singing, chanting and sharing helps you to get in touch with the power of your voice and expression.

Guided meditations, visualization and insights into yoga philosophy and archetypal stories from different traditions and cultures round the training off harmonously.

This way the whole retreat becomes a powerful inner and outer journey.