the touch.® 70hrs DEEPENING
Abdominal Space

January 17th - July 3rd, 2027 • Hybrid Training • Online + 7-Day Immersion • Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany • Taught by Marie Sophie Kiepe

The 70HRS Deepening takes the foundations of the touch.® into the abdominal and visceral space — a territory where anatomy, fascia, the nervous system and emotional experience meet.

Guided by the Five Elements, we explore the organs not as isolated structures, but through their relationships within the whole body.

Through theory, self-practice and hands-on work, you will refine your ability to listen, respond and stay present with what emerges beneath your hands.

This training is less about doing more — and more about sensing with greater depth, precision and trust.

What you will learn

The anatomy and organization of the abdominal and visceral space.

The fascial relationships between the organs, diaphragm, pelvis and surrounding structures.

How the nervous system influences protection, tension and responsiveness within the belly.

The Five Elements as a framework for exploring organ relationships, qualities and patterns within the body.

How to distinguish different qualities of tissue, tension and movement through your hands.

Hands-on approaches for working with the abdominal and visceral space.

How to meet physical and emotional responses with presence, sensitivity and appropriate boundaries.

How to develop a more responsive touch — allowing what you sense to inform how you work.

The Five Elements offer a framework through which we explore the abdominal and visceral body, bringing anatomy, organ relationships, movement, energetic qualities and embodied experience into conversation.

Five Elements

  • Wood

    Liver & Gallbladder
    Flow & Direction

  • Fire

    Heart & Small Intestine
    Connection & Expression

  • Earth

    Spleen & Stomach
    Grounding & Nourishment

  • Metal

    Lungs & Large Intestine
    Release & Clarity

  • Water

    Kidneys & Bladder
    Depth & Regeneration

Training Journey

  • 01 — Online Immersion · 20HRS

    Building the ground.

    Across the Five Elements, we combine theoretical study with movement, self-touch and embodied exploration — preparing the body and hands for the in-person work.

    Each Element includes two hours of theory and two hours of embodied practice.

    5 Elements · 10HRS Theory · 10HRS Practice

    Live participation is an integral part of this phase. The online sessions are experienced together and are not available as replays.

  • 02 — In-Person Immersion · 36HRS

    Knowledge moves into the hands.

    At St. Oak, the work shifts from self-practice into hands-on exploration.

    Through demonstrations, partner work, guided touch and individual feedback, we deepen our understanding of the abdominal and visceral spaces through the lens of the Five Elements.

    The rhythm is intentionally spacious, with a maximum of six teaching hours per day and time for rest, reflection and integration.

  • 03 — Integration · 14HRS

    Letting the practice become yours.

    The training continues beyond the immersion, giving the work time to settle into your body, your hands and your own way of practicing.

The Place - St. Oak

The in-person part of the training takes place at St. Oak, surrounded by nature outside Berlin.

For seven days, we live, learn, eat and practice together — creating the intimacy and continuity that this work asks for.

Dates & Investment

70HRS DEEPENING · 2027

ONLINE
Five Elements · Self-Practice · Theory
17 Jan · 31 Jan · 14 Feb · 7 Mar · 28 Mar ·
18 Apr · 9 May · 23 May · 6 Jun · 20 Jun.

IN-PERSON TRAINING
St. Oak · Summer 2027
June 26th - July 3rd, 2027

INTEGRATION
Following the in-person immersion

INVESTMENT
€5100 incl. VAT

Includes the full 70HRS training, Memberspace, training manual, accommodation, shared meals and integration phase.

Payment plan available.

For those ready to go deeper

The 70HRS is designed for those who want to deepen their relationship with touch and develop greater sensitivity, precision
and confidence in hands-on work.

The 30HRS Essentials is the natural foundation for this training. Experienced bodyworkers and practitioners with an established hands-on practice and relevant previous training may also enter the 70HRS directly following a personal conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Meet your teacher

Marie-Sophie Kiepe

Marie-Sophie Kiepe is an osteopath, embodiment educator and shaper of the touch.®.

Her work brings together nearly two decades of experience across physical therapy, osteopathy, performing arts medicine and embodied practice, alongside influences from Daoist philosophy and Tibetan healing traditions.

Ready to join?

Get in touch with us to receive more information & book your spot for this training: