THE ART OF TOUCH | POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

Elevate your teaching. Refine your touch.

Important: This entire course is conducted in English.

Step beyond instructions from the front of the mat. Welcome to an exclusive two-day training designed for those who work with the body as their primary tool. Led by international expert Nicola ”Nica” Machalova and our own Priscilla Lêite, we explore the language of touch – the bridge between technique and presence.

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AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR TEACHING CAREER

This training is for teachers and holistic professionals who are ready to move beyond guiding from the front of the room—and into embodied, skillful, and confident facilitation.

• Professional Expertise: Refine your awareness and learn to read the body with sensitivity.

• Confidence in Touch: Learn to guide rather than fix, supporting alignment in a way that empowers the student.

• Holistic Biomechanics: Understand the layers of our being through the wisdom of East and West.

• Professional Growth: Strengthen your professional identity and equip yourself with practical tools for your classes or private sessions.

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COURSE STRUCTURE (PROFESSIONAL TRAINING)

The program is designed as a professional development course, including more than 6 hours of guided training per day. This intensive structure is tailored to meet the requirements for business-related education and professional study time.

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WHERE LIFE IS MORE – EVEN ON THE MAT

The body is more than muscles and movement; it’s a memory, a map, and energy in motion. When held with care, it begins to speak. Here, touch becomes connection, connection becomes presence, and presence becomes the foundation for trust, safety, and authentic exchange.

This training is an invitation to slow down, feel, and listen. By blending wisdom from East and West – with roots in Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage – we move through all layers of our being: the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

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SETTING & AMBIANCE

The training is held at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club, right at the water’s edge. The ocean breeze and the calm environment provide the perfect space to integrate your new knowledge. Between sessions, enjoy our spa, nourishing vegetarian lunches, and healthy breaks.

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THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation (single or double occupancy)

• 2 x Breakfast buffet

• 2 x Nourishing vegetarian lunch

• 2 x Healthy fika (breaks)

• Unlimited access to Bluewater Spa (Sunday–Tuesday)

(Dinner is not included but can be booked at Captain’s Table or Kookaburra).

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YOUR TEACHERS

Nicola (Nica) Machalova International yoga teacher and bodyworker with a Master’s degree in psychology. Nica is renowned for her ability to create safe, intuitive environments where technical skill meets deep emotional understanding.

Priscilla Lêite Stenungsbaden’s own Holistic Wellness Coordinator and yoga ambassador. With a background in mindfulness and nervous system regulation, Priscilla guides you home to your own inner stability.

   

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THE SCHEDULE

SUNDAY JUNE 21 – PREPARATION BY THE OCEAN

• As the training has an early start (06:30 Monday morning), you will check in on Sunday. Use the evening to find your focus, breathe in the sea air, and wake up refreshed right by the water’s edge.

  To set the tone, we invite you to join our International Yoga Day celebration on the dock – an open event filled with stillness and energy that is completely complimentary to attend.

  • 15:00 – 17:00: Immersive Yoga Class with Priscilla & Nica. A unique session by the sea uniting body and mind.

  • 17:30 – 18:30: Cacao Ceremony. Ground yourself in an ancient tradition that deepens your sense of calm before the training begins.

  The class is free of charge, but please register in advance so we can prepare for the right number of participants.

BOKA DIN PLATS HÄR

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MONDAY JUNE 22 – THE ART OF GIVING & RECEIVING

• 06:30 – 08:00 | Morning Ritual: Meditation, Pranayama & Hatha Yoga with Priscilla.

• 08:00 – 09:00 | Yacht Club Breakfast: A powerful start to the day in the restaurant.

• 09:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 1: Intro to ”The Art of Giving & Receiving” with Nica.

• 12:30 – 14:00 | Nourishing Lunch: Vegetarian lunch served at Kookaburra restaurant.

• 14:00 – 16:00 | Workshop 2: Deepening the mechanics and flow of touch.

• 16:00 – 16:30 | Healthy Fika: Energizing break.

• 16:30 – 18:30 | Workshop 3: Integration and meditation in motion.

• 19:00 – 19:30 | Sauna Ritual (Optional): A cleansing end to the day in our ocean sauna with Priscilla.

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TUESDAY JUNE 23 – HANDS-ON GUIDANCE & EMBODIED AWARENESS

• 06:30 – 08:00 | Morning Ritual: Meditation, Pranayama & Hatha Yoga with Priscilla.

• 08:00 – 09:00 | Yacht Club Breakfast: Breakfast and time for reflection.

• 09:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 1: Hands-on Guidance & Embodied Awareness with Nica.

• 12:30 – 14:00 | Nourishing Lunch: Community lunch at Kookaburra restaurant.

• 14:00 – 16:00 | Workshop 2: Practical training and deepened body awareness.

• 16:00 – 16:30 | Healthy Fika: Time for recovery.

• 17:00 – 18:00 | Closing Circle: Q&A and final gathering with Nica.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This training is conducted entirely in English.

• Dates: June 21–23, 2026.

• Prerequisites: Open to yoga teachers, bodyworkers, physical therapists, and anyone with a foundational understanding of the body and a genuine interest in healing touch.

• Structure: Small groups to ensure personal attention and integration.

• Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion documenting the training hours.

Take your teaching to the next level. Welcome to a weekend where we meet ourselves in order to truly meet others.