7 Day Somatic Bodywork & Massage Practitioner Training in Mazunte, Mexico

Somatic Recoding™ is a hands-on, bottom-up approach to bodywork. Over seven immersive days on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, you will explore fascia, breath, nervous-system regulation, structural touch and subtle-body awareness through daily teaching, demonstration and supervised practice.

Led by René Refi and Atabey, the training weaves together thirteen lineages and bodies of knowledge, including Osho Rebalancing, Ayurvedic massage, Nahuatl massage, Tui Na, Shiatsu, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Thai massage, polyvagal theory, craniosacral therapy and osteopathy.

What you will learn

• Fascia recoding: structural approaches through the connective web.
• Energetic balancing: awareness of subtle currents and channels.
• Movement and breath: somatic practices that support integration.
• Nervous-system literacy: recognizing states and supporting regulation.
• Touch as language: attuned, consent-rooted contact and practitioner presence.

What lives inside the training

About 50 contact hours are delivered across seven days. Each day includes embodiment practice, theory, demonstration, supervised hands-on learning, feedback and closing integration. You will receive a printed manual and join a small cohort of no more than 20 students supported by two lead teachers.

Who this training is for

This program welcomes massage therapists, bodyworkers, healers, space holders, therapists exploring somatic modalities, and anyone sincerely drawn to the art of touch. No previous professional experience is required. Teaching is in English with Spanish translation.

Daily rhythm

08:00–09:00 Embodiment practice
09:00–09:30 Snack and tea break
09:30–12:30 Teaching, demonstration and hands-on practice
12:30–14:30 Lunch and rest
14:30–17:30 Teaching, practice and refinement
17:30–18:00 Closing and integration

Certificates and practitioner pathway

All participants who complete the seven-day Foundations Training receive a Certificate of Completion. Students enrolled in a mentorship pathway may continue into four weeks of online practice, reflection, feedback and assessment. Certified Somatic Recoding Practitioner status is awarded only after demonstrated competency; attendance alone does not guarantee practitioner certification.

Choose your pathway

Foundation — $4,444 USD
The complete seven-day in-person training, printed manual, one meal per day, guided practices and Certificate of Completion. This tier does not include practitioner certification.

Foundation + Practitioner Mentorship — $6,666 USD
Includes the in-person training plus a one-month online group mentorship, four weekly 90-minute calls, practice requirements, integration assignments, case studies, reflection submissions and final practitioner assessment.

Foundation + Practitioner + 1:1 Mentorship — $8,888 USD
Includes the full practitioner pathway plus four individual online mentorship calls, personalized guidance, advanced practice feedback and fulfillment of the 1:1 mentorship prerequisite for a future Advanced Practitioner Training. This package does not by itself award Advanced Practitioner certification.

Location and travel

The training takes place in Mazunte, Oaxaca, Mexico. Fly into Huatulco (HUX) or Puerto Escondido (PXM); Mazunte is approximately one hour by road from either airport. Lodging, flights and airport transfers are not included.

Reserve your place

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Retreat Guru collects a 14% Marketplace deposit at checkout, and the remaining balance is due December 20, 2026. To explore the right pathway before enrolling, book a free Practitioner Pathway Call. Review the certification requirements or apply for financial aid.