Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training – May 12 to 18, 2027

Step into a training designed to expand your capacity as a facilitator and deepen your understanding of embodied transformation. Through this somatic movement and expression program, you will explore practical methods for guiding others toward greater well-being, while also strengthening your own presence, confidence, and self-awareness.

Highlights of the Biodev Somatic TTC

This is an intensive, deeply transformative workshop with a rich and carefully developed curriculum.

For us, and for the hundreds of students who have joined over the past ten years, this training is a true treasure. Built on a mature and extraordinary curriculum, it is both heart-opening and profoundly transformative.

Free BioDevelopment® Internships to graduates

Graduates of the Biodevelopment Dance Therapy Teacher Training may join an optional, complimentary two-week internship, where they can teach Biodevelopment classes at our headquarters in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Available for up to two years after graduation, this opportunity is intended for those who want to continue refining their teaching skills.

We offer beach front halls in a 7000m2 residencial campus

We are proud to offer one of the most beautiful and spacious campuses in Thailand, and the only beachfront retreat of its kind. The property includes three beachfront multi-purpose halls, an air-conditioned hall, a massage shop, a restaurant, a garden area, and more.

Inspired in Biodanza and Tantra trainings

Biodevelopment® was created by Ishi, founder and lead teacher of Samma Karuna. It emerged from his experience with Biodanza by Rolando Toro and his many years of teaching Tantra. The system brings together the joyful musicality of Biodanza and the depth of Tantra, creating a powerful experience that connects both worlds.

We are a non-dogmatic and heart based long established Tantra school

Our teachings are non-dogmatic and heart-based, with a focus on love, simplicity, and compassion. Developed through ten years of running this course, the curriculum reflects the care, expertise, and community support behind the practice.

Volunteering available with a 20% discount on your course

If you arrive four weeks early, you may join us in Karma Yoga, attend daily yoga classes, and settle into the community before your training begins. Volunteers receive a 20% discount on the original course fee. For full details, please follow the steps under the “Join Us” tab menu.

Looking for a Transformational Dance & Movement Therapy Course in Thailand ?

We are an established international school of self-realization with more than 10 years of experience offering our signature Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand.

Our community supports people who are seeking a happier, more fulfilled, and wholesome life, grounded in embodiment, self-development, acceptance, and celebration.

What is Biodevelopment ?

BioDevelopment is a dynamic self-development platform rooted in loving presence and acceptance. It supports the harmony of body and mind by balancing emotions and deepening body awareness through human connection, music, and conscious movement.

The Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training is a unique system developed at Samma Karuna by Ishi, inspired by Biodanza and Tantra. Guided by the powerful relationship between music and expression, each session creates deeply transformative experiences and opens the way to a more vibrant connection with life.

Who is our Biodevelopment, Somatic Movement and Expression Training for?

This training is for people who want to use movement, expression, and music as tools for inner healing, supporting the health of body, mind, and spirit, and becoming a professional Biodevelopment facilitator.

It is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to deepen your own somatic practice in module 1, as well as the teaching methods required to teach in module 2.

The application requirements for our Training

The prerequisites for joining this Somatic Movement Teacher Training are:

• 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.
• The ability to read, speak, and understand English with a satisfactory degree of fluency.

The Course structure:

The course is divided into two modules: Module 1, Biodevelopment practitioner training, and Module 2, Biodevelopment Facilitator Course. Module 1 can be taken on its own, while Module 2 is available only after successfully completing Module 1.

Module 1: Practitioner Training

In this first 3-day module, you will deepen your understanding of the tools, exercises, and techniques offered through Biodevelopment.

You may experience this module as a transformative workshop immersed in dance and movement therapy, or as a facilitator training course with credits toward a teaching certification.

Main subjects covered 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

Module 2: Facilitator training

Module 2 introduces advanced techniques and practices centered on intimacy, heart-opening, recognizing the observer, and integrating the observer with the observed.

This teacher training module gives you the knowledge and teaching techniques needed to lead your own Biodevelopment classes and workshops. You will gain the tools to structure a session from beginning to end.

After successfully completing the training course, graduates are invited to join a complimentary 14-day internship to build confidence and continue practicing facilitation.

* Teacher Training can only be pursued after successfully completing Module 1.

Main subjects covered during the 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

What will your day consist of?

Expect a balanced rhythm of conscious movement, theory, and integration. The daily schedule is thoughtfully designed to support nervous system regulation while you master the tools of the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.

Meet your Biodev teachers

Learn from experienced somatic practitioners and passionate educators. Our team is committed to guiding you through a safe and profound journey within the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.

Accommodation for your Biodevelopment Training

Accommodation options range from shared dorms to private bungalows with amenities and sea view. You may choose to include accommodation during the booking process. Lodging is available inside our campus or at our 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