the touch.®
70 HRS DEEPENING
Abdominal Space
Hybrid Training · Online + 7-Day Immersion · Berlin / Brandenburg · 2027
Learn to stay with what you find
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.
Five Elements
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.
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.
What is included
70 hours of learning, hands-on practice and integration.
Five Element online immersions combining theory, movement and self-touch.
A 36-hour in-person immersion with demonstrations, partner practice and individual guidance.
A comprehensive training manual and dedicated Memberspace.
A guided 14-hour integration phase following the in-person immersion.
Accommodation and shared meals at St. Oak.
A private community space for exchange, questions and continued support.
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
26.06 - 3.07.2027
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.
Nearly two decades of listening through the body.
Marie-Sophie Kiepe is an osteopath, embodiment educator and founder 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.
ABOUT MARIE-SOPHIE →
FAQs
-
The 30HRS Essentials is the natural foundation for the 70HRS Deepening, as the training builds upon its principles, language and approach to touch.
However, experienced bodyworkers and practitioners with an established hands-on practice and relevant previous training may join the 70HRS directly. If you haven’t completed the 30HRS, we’ll have a short conversation beforehand to make sure the training is the right fit for your experience.
-
The 70HRS is a deeper exploration of the abdominal and visceral space. We work with anatomy, fascia, the nervous system, organ relationships, emotional listening and responsive touch, alongside the Five Elements as an additional lens through which to understand the body.
-
The 30HRS establishes the foundations: presence, perception, listening and the principles of The Touch®. The 70HRS builds upon these foundations through more sustained study and hands-on practice, with a particular focus on the abdominal and visceral space.
-
The training includes 70 hours of teaching, access to the Memberspace and training guide, seven days of accommodation and shared meals at St. Oak, as well as a private community space for exchange and support throughout the training.
-
The training is taught in English. Questions and individual guidance can also be offered in German.
-
Live participation is highly encouraged, as the sessions are experiential and build upon one another. As we’ll be working in a small, intimate group, being there live also gives us the opportunity to get to know one another, build trust, and create a shared learning space throughout the journey.
Please note that only short sequences for self practice and the guides will be available in the Memberspace.
-
Yes. Upon completion of the training requirements, you’ll receive a certificate for the 70HRS Deepening. Together with the 30HRS Essentials, this completes the full 100HRS the touch.® Training Pathway.
The Practice Deepens.
The 70HRS is an invitation to move beyond learning what to do — and deepen your capacity to listen, stay and respond.
