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The Essence
of Deep Touch.
A Myofascial Somatic Liberation Training.

Fascia Release · Deep Tissue · Nervous System Attunement
Level 1 Certificate

Investment from $1,975
Duration 7 days · 6 nights
Taught by Dan
Date Nov 15–21, 2026
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Led by Dan (Dan Healing Arts) · Hosted at Casa Arkaana · Level 1 Certificate Included

Bodywork session at Casa Arkaana — The Essence of Deep Touch training

The Essence of Deep Touch — Bodywork Training

Nov 15–21, 2026 · Dan · Casa Arkaana

from $1,975

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The Vision

Touch is the first language. Before words, before thought — the body speaks and listens through contact. What Dan teaches here is not a technique. It is a way of being present with another person's body so completely that the tissue begins to release on its own.

Myofascial Somatic Liberation works with fascia — the connective web that holds everything together, and holds everything we've been through. Slow, sustained, emotionally attuned touch releases tension patterns that have lived in the body for years. Not by force. By presence.

For seven days, in five acres of ancient jungle, a small group of practitioners will learn to slow down, to listen, and to trust what they feel beneath their hands. Two full bodywork sessions every day — observing Dan, practicing with each other, receiving the work in return. The body learns through experience, not through notes.

Casa Arkaana provides the container: the jungle, the temazcal, the cenote-fed pool, the meals, the ceremony. Dan brings the teaching. What emerges between them is up to the group.

May this training return you to the intelligence that was always in your hands — waiting to be trusted.

What's Included

Seven days. Everything you need to learn — and to receive.

Led by Dan in the Mayan jungle. Here's everything included in your training investment.

  • 6 nights accommodation in your chosen room
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
  • 2 full bodywork sessions daily — observe, give, and receive
  • Daily morning practice — yoga, meditation, breathwork, or voice work (rotating)
  • Evening integration circles each day
  • Course manual — anatomy, technique, and practice notes
  • Video recordings of all bodywork sequences
  • Level 1 Certificate of Completion
  • Pre- and post-training email support from Dan
  • Group Zoom integration call (post-training)
  • Temazcal ceremony with Asdru
  • Cacao ceremony · closing celebration · ecstatic dance
  • Kirtan evening with the group

Not included: Airfare · Airport transfers · Travel insurance · Personal expenses

Watch

Hear from Dan.

Dan shares the philosophy behind the work — what myofascial somatic liberation is, how he teaches, and what participants carry home.

Dan Healing Arts — The Essence of Deep Touch

A Sample Day

A day in the training.

Dan adapts the pace to the group. This is a feel for the rhythm.

Bodywork session during the Dan Healing Arts training at Casa Arkaana
A Sample Day

A Day in the Training

The rhythm of learning, practice, and rest.

08:00
Yoga & Breathwork
09:15
Breakfast
10:30
Bodywork demo & practice
13:30
Lunch
15:30
Bodywork demo & practice
19:00
Dinner
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The Trainer

A master of touch.

Dan has trained practitioners across Europe and Mexico — from Portugal to Zürich, Mazunte to Tulum. He brings technical depth and a quality of presence his students describe as transformative.

Dan — Lead trainer, Dan Healing Arts

Dan

Lead Trainer · Myofascial Somatic Liberation

Dan Healing Arts

Investment

The training is the same. The room is your choice.

One date only — November 15–21, 2026. All prices include accommodation, meals, and the full training.

Jungle Casita

Shared Twin · Shared Bathroom

Intimate cabin built into the jungle. Two beds — you share with a fellow participant. Communal bathroom nearby. Natural ventilation and fan, jungle views.

$1,975

per person

Glamping Tent

Private Single · Shared Bathroom

Canvas tent under the jungle canopy — the whole tent is yours. Single occupancy. Shared bathroom nearby. The most direct experience of the land.

$2,090

per person

Payment

  • $465 deposit — confirms your place
  • Balance — due upon arrival
  • Major cards accepted

Cancellation

  • Deposit — non-refundable
  • Your spot is fully transferable to another person
  • Life happens — reach out and we'll find a solution

The Land From Above

Where you'll spend the week.

Five acres of ancient jungle. The open-air temple where sessions are held. The cenote-fed pool. The temazcal. The kitchen. This is the base.

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From Past Training Participants

What practitioners carry home.

"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."

— Rebecca, Canada · Level 1 Graduate

"I was blown away by the deeper inner effects that this training immersion gave me. The techniques we learned were exactly what I was always looking for. Dan's energy and style of teaching are both so comfortably connectable."

— Lasse, Finland · Level 1 Graduate

"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 · Level 1 Graduate
62 five-star reviews on Google

Frequently Asked

Questions before you say yes.

Do I need previous bodywork experience?

No. This training is designed for both those brand new to touch and experienced practitioners wanting greater depth. Dan meets you where you are. Many graduates have gone from "knowing nothing about massage" to taking paying clients within weeks of completing the training.

Is this a professional certification?

Yes. You receive a Level 1 Certificate upon full participation. The training is highly practical — by the end you will be able to deliver a complete myofascial somatic bodywork session. Many graduates continue to Level 2 and begin working with clients professionally.

What does "observe, give, receive" mean?

Each bodywork session has three stages: first you observe Dan demonstrate the technique with full commentary; then you practice giving it to a partner; then you receive the same technique in return. This reciprocal model means your body learns through direct experience — not just instruction. You give two full sessions and receive two full sessions every day.

What is myofascial release?

Fascia is the continuous web of connective tissue that wraps every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in the body. Myofascial release works with this tissue through slow, sustained pressure and movement — releasing tension patterns that live too deep for conventional massage. It addresses the physical, nervous system, and emotional body simultaneously.

What is the temazcal?

A traditional Mexican sweat lodge ceremony. Asdru leads it on Day 4 — steam, heat, intention, and an optional ice bath directly after. In this training it serves as a deep integration ritual: the body softens and opens in ways that complement and deepen the bodywork practice.

Are meals included?

All meals are included — breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, fresh, local, and plant-forward. We accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Let us know when you register.

Who is Dan?

Dan is the founder of Dan Healing Arts and a certified Myofascial Somatic Liberation practitioner and trainer. He runs Level 1 trainings across Europe and Mexico — Portugal, Mazunte, Spain, Zürich, and now Tulum. His approach combines anatomical precision with deep presence and a quality of teaching his students consistently describe as transformative.

How do I get to Casa Arkaana?

Casa Arkaana is 90 minutes from Cancún International Airport (CUN) and 60 minutes from Tulum Airport (TQO). We can arrange airport transfers — send us your flight details after booking.

What is the deposit and cancellation policy?

A $465 deposit confirms your place. The deposit is non-refundable. Your spot is fully transferable to another person. Life happens — reach out and we will find a solution together.

Is there WiFi?

Yes — strong Starlink connection throughout the property. We encourage stepping away from social media during the training, but you can handle what matters at home without worry.

Apply for the Training

One date. The jungle is ready.

Tell us about yourself and your interest in bodywork. Asdru will reach out personally before any deposit is taken.

Include your country code.

Room preference

Your information stays with Asdru and Dan. No deposit is taken until you've spoken with the team.

Asdru, Co-Founder of Casa Arkaana

Asdru

Co-Founder · Casa Arkaana

One date. November 15–21, 2026.

The intelligence is already in your hands.

Seven days in the Mayan jungle with Dan. Two full bodywork sessions every day. A small group that becomes a circle. The temazcal on Day 4. A Level 1 Certificate on the last morning. A different relationship with touch for the rest of your life.

Or write directly: connect@casaarkaana.com