Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training – Feb 2 to Feb 8, 2027

Step into a training designed to expand your capacity as a facilitator and deepen your understanding of embodied transformation. This Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training offers a powerful blend of movement, expression, music, and inner work, supporting you to guide others with confidence, presence, and care.

What makes this training unique

Intense, heart-opening, and deeply transformative, this workshop is built on a mature curriculum that has supported hundreds of students over the past ten years. It is both a treasured learning experience and a meaningful path for those seeking somatic education with real depth.

Free internship for graduates

Graduates of the Biodevelopment Dance Therapy Teacher Training are invited to join an optional, complimentary two-week internship at the headquarters in Koh Phangan, Thailand. This opportunity is available for up to two years after graduation and is intended for those who want to keep refining their teaching skills.

Training location and campus

The program takes place on one of the most beautiful and spacious campuses in Thailand, and it is the only beachfront retreat of its kind. The 7000m2 residential campus includes three beachfront multi-purpose halls, an air-conditioned hall, a massage shop, a restaurant, a garden area, and more.

Roots in Biodanza and Tantra

Biodevelopment® was created by Ishi, founder and lead teacher of Samma Karuna. Drawing from his experience in Biodanza with Rolando Toro and many years of teaching Tantra, the system brings together the playful musicality of Biodanza with the depth and insight of Tantra in one transformative approach.

A heart-based school of Tantra

This is a long-established, non-dogmatic Tantra school rooted in love, simplicity, and compassion. The course has been shaped over more than ten years by senior teachers and a committed community, creating a strong and supportive learning environment.

Volunteering option

If you arrive four weeks early, you can join Karma Yoga, attend daily yoga classes, and settle into the community before training begins. Volunteers receive a 20% discount on the original course fee.

Who this training is for

This course is designed for people who want to use movement, expression, and music as tools for inner healing and for supporting the health of body, mind, and spirit. It is also for those who want to become professional Biodevelopment facilitators.

The training is divided into two modules: Module 1 deepens your personal somatic practice, while Module 2 provides the teaching methods needed to lead your own sessions, classes, and workshops.

Course structure

Module 1, the Practitioner Training, is a 3-day module focused on the tools, exercises, and techniques of Biodevelopment. It can be taken as a transformative workshop or as the first step toward teaching certification. Module 2, the Facilitator Training, is available only after completing Module 1 successfully.

Main topics in Module 1

• What is Biodevelopment
• Biodevelopment practice
• Compassionate Sharing
• OSHO Dynamic meditation (optional)
• Biodevelopment & boundaries
• Introduction to emotional awareness
• Mindful touch
• Biodevelopment & self-development

Main topics in Module 2

• Additional Biodevelopment practices
• How to structure a class
• Biodevelopment as a path to awakening of the heart
• The Archegram as educational framework
• Biodevelopment teaching practice
• Biodevelopment and music structure
• Biodevelopment and trance
• Biodevelopment and business

Daily rhythm

Each day combines conscious movement, theory, and integration in a balanced flow. The schedule is carefully designed to support nervous system regulation while helping you master the tools of the training.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be added during booking, with options ranging from shared dorms to private bungalows with amenities and sea views. Stays are available either on campus or at the partner resort next door.

• Type A — Comfortable and spacious bungalow with more amenities and sea view (€ 760 for 7 nights).
• Type B — Standard private bungalow with A/C (€ 610 for 7 nights).
• Type C — Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (€ 420 for 7 nights).

Upcoming courses

• Jul 29 to Aug 4, 2026 - 7 Days Facilitator Training
• Feb 2 to Feb 8, 2027 - 7 Days Facilitator Training
• May 12 to 18, 2027 - 7 Days Facilitator Training

3 Days Biodevelopment Intensive

Special Early Bird Discount valid until 15 July 2026.

• Module I of the TTC course
• Truly exceptional course from Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing
• Welcome bag and training manual
• 3 days of accommodation (optional, upgradable)
• Transfer service from the pier
• Two healthy and nutritious vegan meals a day (light breakfast and 1 vegan buffet)
• Certificate of participation and credits towards become a Biodevelopment facilitator

7 Days Biodevelopment Facilitator Training

Special Early Bird Discount valid until 15 July 2026.

• All in Module I plus:
• 7 nights of accommodation (optional, upgradable)
• Learning how to structure a class
• Biodevelopment music catalog (about 300 categorized songs)
• Complementary 14 days internship to practice teaching Biodevelopment (valid for 2 years)
• Certificate as Biodevelopment facilitator for graduates

Application requirements

• Previous experience in BioDevelopment practice or another Dance Therapy system
• A high level of comfort with body movement and respectful body contact
• A commitment to learning
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English with satisfactory fluency

Teachers

Learn with experienced somatic practitioners and dedicated educators who guide each participant through a safe and profound journey.