Highlights of the Biodev Somatic TTC
Unlock your full potential as a facilitator. Through the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training, you will master unique techniques to guide others toward well-being. Explore the key features that make this program a leading standard in somatic education below.
We offer a intense and deeply transformative workshop with a wonderful curriculum
This workshop is a tresure to us and to many of the hundreds of students who have attended over the past ten years. It is founded upon a mature and extraordinary curriculum that is deeply transformative, intense, and heart-opening.
Free BioDevelopment® Internships to graduates
Our Biodevelopment Dance Therapy Teacher Training course includes an optional, complimentary two-week internship, allowing graduates to teach Biodevelopment classes at our headquarters in Koh Phangan, Thailand. This opportunity, available for up to two years after graduation, is designed for those who wish to further develop their teaching skills.
We offer beach front halls in a 7000m2 residencial campus
We proudly offer one of the most beautiful and wide campuses in Thailand, and the only beachfront retreat of its kind. Our campus features 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. The system came to life from his experience in Biodanza by Rolando Toro and his many years of experience teaching Tantra. Biodevelopment® harmoniously blends the playful energy and musicality of Biodanza with the profound practices and insights of Tantra, offering a transformative experience that unites both worlds.
We are a non-dogmatic and heart based long established Tantra school
We provide non-dogmatic, heart-based teachings that foster love, simplicity, and compassion. Our curriculum, honed over the past ten years of running this course, reflects the dedication and expertise of our senior teachers and the support of our community to the practice.
Volunteering available with a 20% discount on your course
By arriving four weeks early, you can practice Karma Yoga with us, attend daily yoga classes, and immerse yourself in our community before your training begins. Volunteers receive a 20% discount on the original course fee. For more information about our volunteer program, 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 over 10 years of experience offering our signature Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
We foster a mindful community for individuals seeking a happier, more fulfilled, and wholesome life, grounded in principles of embodiment, self-development, acceptance, and celebration.
What is Biodevelopment?
What is this Biodevelopment?
BioDevelopment is a dynamic self-development platform grounded in loving presence and acceptance. It harmonizes body and mind by balancing emotions and enhancing body awareness through engaging human interactions, 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. This course is driven by the powerful synergy of music and expression, creating intensely transformative experiences. Each session opens the door to deep personal transformation and a vibrant connection with life.
Who is our Biodevelopment, Somatic Movement and Expression Training for?
The Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training is for those who wish to use movement, expression, and music as tools for inner healing, enhancing the health of the body, mind, and spirit, and becoming a professional Biodevelopment facilitator.
This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to deepen your own somatic practice (module 1) as well as the teaching methods necessary to teach (module 2).
The application requirements for our Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training
The prerequisites to enroll in 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.
- You must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English with a satisfactory degree of fluency.
The Course structure:
The course consist on two different modules; Module 1: Biodevelopment practitioner training, and Module 2: Biodevelopment Facilitator Course. While module 1 can be done by itself, module 2 can only be done if you have successfully completed module 1 first.
Module 1: Practitioner Training
In this first 3-day module, you will deepen your understanding of the tools, excersises, and techniques that Biodevelopment offers.
This module can be experienced either as a transformative workshop, immersing yourself in the practice of dance and movement therapy, or as a facilitator training course, earning 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 offers advanced techniques and practices focusing on intimacy, heart-opening, recognizing the observer, and integrating the observer with the observed.
Our teacher training module equips you with the knowledge and teaching techniques required to lead your own Biodevelopment classes and workshops. You will gain all the necessary tools to structure a session from start to finish.
Upon successfully completing this training course, graduates are invited to participate in a complimentary 14-day internship to help the new graduates develop confidence and further practicing facilitating Biodevelopment.
* Teacher Training can only be pursued after successfully completing Module 1.
Main subjects covered during the Module 2:
- Additional Biodevelopment pratices
- 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?
Experience a balanced flow of conscious movement, theory, and integration. Our daily schedule is carefully curated to support your nervous system regulation while mastering the tools of the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.
What will your day consist of?
Experience a balanced flow of conscious movement, theory, and integration. Our daily schedule is carefully curated to support your nervous system regulation while mastering the tools of the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.
- 07.00 to 08.00: OSHO Dynamic Meditation® (optional)
- 9.30 to 10.00: Compassionate sharing
- 10.00 to 10.30: Biodevelopment theory
- 10.30 to 12.30: Biodevelopment practice
- 12.30 to 15.30: Lunch break and rest (Healthy and nutritious Vegan Buffet)
- 15.30 to 15.50: Compassionate sharing
- 15.50 to 16.20: Biodevelopment Theory
- 16.30 to 18.30: Biodevelopment practice
Meet your Biodev teachers
Learn from experienced Somatic Practitioners and passionate educators. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through a safe and profound journey within the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.
Meet your Biodev teachers
Learn from experienced Somatic Practitioners and passionate educators. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through a safe and profound journey within the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training.
Jose
José is a devoted Biodevelopment facilitator whose transformative journey began in 2017 when he discovered this practice while volunteering at Sammakaruṇa. In 2018, while traveling in Brazil, he felt a profound calling that led him back to Sammakaruṇa to train as a facilitator. Since then, from 2018 through 2025, José has been actively teaching and participating in workshops that have deeply enriched his life and the lives of others.
He integrates somatic techniques, works deeply with vulnerability, and focuses on setting boundaries—essential practices that complement his life perspective based entirely on unconditional love. This approach has empowered him to connect more fully with himself, aligning his mind, body, and spirit in a way he never had before.
As a life coach, osteopath, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, José brings a holistic methodology to his work. Each workshop he leads creates a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their potential, express their emotions, and rediscover the joy of living. José firmly believes that through Biodevelopment, people can transform their lives and foster communities that are more conscious, authentic, and loving.
Brady
Brady is certified Biodevelopment teacher. Brady is also a devoted Tantra and Breathwork facilitator, passionately guiding individuals on their spiritual journey toward Awakening and Healing. Transitioning from a career as an electrician, he embarked on a path to illuminate the inner self through breath and love. Brady operates under the belief that seeing ourselves completely allows for full self-love. His mission is to cultivate greater awareness, love, and light, bringing profound healing to individuals and the broader world.
Ishi: The Founder of BioDevelopment® Dance Therapy System
Ishi is an internationally recognized spiritual guide and experienced Tantra teacher. As a seeker and spiritual mentor, Ishi has devoted his life to the path of love as a means of self-realization, awakening, and healing.
Ishi is the founder and lead teacher of Samma Karuna, where he has been leading workshops and spiritual retreats for the past 14 years.
His teachings are centered on the message of loving presence.
An awakening experience following a spinal injury at the age of 29 catalyzed Ishi's dedication to his spiritual journey. Since then, he has created several transformative systems and methods, including the BioDevelopment® Dance Therapy system, the contemporary Trika Tantra school, the R.I.C.H. method, Samma Karuna So Ham Breath®, and Tetra Breathwork®.
Additionally, he has developed numerous active meditations and techniques that integrate breath, movement, and expression.
Currently, Ishi oversees the three main schools at Samma Karuna: Tantra, Yoga, and Breathwork. Since 2013, he has been teaching daily, dedicating the past decade to his students and the Samma Karuna community.
Accommodation for your Biodevelopment Training
Accommodation for your Biodevelopment Training
Options range from shared dorm accommodation to private bungalows with amenities and a sea view. You may choose to include accommodation with your Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training during the booking process. Accommodation is offered 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:
- 17th of March 2026 in Thailand
- GENERAL PUBLIC: STILL PLACES LEFT
- VOLUNTEERS: STILL PLACES LEFT
- 28th of July 2026 in Thailand
- GENERAL PUBLIC: STILL PLACES LEFT
- VOLUNTEERS: STILL PLACES LEFT
Grab of last minute discount available until 14th of March.
Available only by booking online
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Course Booking
Course Booking
Book your place on the next Biodevelopment Dance Therapy facilitator training (TTC) and intensive by choosing your preferred course..
3 Days Biodevelopment Intensive
Special discount available until 14th of March
290
€ 199
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Module I of the TTC course
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Truly exceptional course from Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing
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Welcome bag and training manual
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3 days of accommodation (optional, upgradable)
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Transfer service from the pier
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Two healthy and nutritious vegan meals a day (light breakfast and 1 vegan buffet)
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Certificate of participation and credits towards become a Biodevelopment facilitator
Module I
7 Days
Biodevelopment Facilitator Training
Special discount available until 14th of March
720
€ 599
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All in Module I plus:
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7 nights of accommodation (optional, upgradable)
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Learning how to structure a class
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Biodevelopment Music catalog (about 300 categorized songs)
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Complementary 14 days internship to practice teaching Biodevelopment (valid for 2 years)
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Certificate as Biodevelopment facilitator for graduates
Modules I & II
Student testimonials
Rated 5 out of 5
Selina from Switzerland
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I learned how to connect with myself and others in a very gentle and loving way"
Rated 5 out of 5
Rated 5 out of 5
Samma Karuna feels like home to me. Last year I spent months in Koh Phangan planning my days around my favorite breathwork sessions and beautiful tantra classes given by brand new teachers (TTC graduates). Later on, while traveling outside Thailand it became clear to me that Samma Karuna is a place where I want to spend Christmas so I returned to the island in December to continue my adventure, this time as a volunteer.
Zaraz W
Written January 28, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
I had the most Beautiful experience at Samma, i did my Teacher training and completly Love it. Very profetional teachers. The food, the place, the people 🙂 just fantastic ❤️
Thank you so much For this unique experince ! I keep you in my Heart until next time
Love and light.
Nathalie C
Written August 30, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
I took the Tantra Training Course in Greece, and was blown away! One intense month with a deep and personal learning process through meditation, dancing, playing, classes, human encounters and inner process. The teachers live what they preach, and they are amazing! Say yes to the whole experience, and you will get a lot more than you came for 😉
Extraordinary645350
Written August 20, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
Samma Karuna is a wonderful place where you can experience some of the most interesting and transformational spiritual practices such as breathwork, tantra, inner dance or active meditation. The people at Samma Karuna are very welcoming and warm. It made me feel like part of this community the moment I arrived. The teachers are really thoughtful and knowledgeable so you can always consult them and ask for guidance.
Gosia M
Written December 19, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
AMAZING EXPERIENCE. The Location is incredible, teachers are pro and nice, I specially loved the AUM Osho Meditation and Sacred Geometry teachings, as well as all the other activities we did nearby, like the Aesthetics Dance every Wednesday and Sunday morning. Loved it. Dont think about it and just go.
Cathynacat
Written July 29, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
I did the tantra teacher training in Ikaria 2021.
The days were structured and intense. It was well organized but also flexible enough to be in the moment and follow what ever came up during the classes. The training was a life altering experience, and the teachers were so knowledgeable, creative and loving. And I am forever grateful to them. The teachers created a safe environment for me to move outside my comfort zone and learn more and more about myself.
Kristina S
Written July 22, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
School was by the beach and the teachers were amazing! It was very healing experience for me; Yoga, tantra and meditation helped me to find my inner child again! The community of Samma Karuna started to feel like a family and home!
Jens S
Written May 22, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Such a beautiful and peaceful place ♥️ Various yoga and tantra classes you can join all day. Most importantly the staff and volunteers turn the space into a very nice community. If you need compassion, kindness or you just want to be in a nice community this is the place.
Ilgaz Y
Written July 22, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing place with wonderful people and wise teachers. The energy and location is just amazing. Highly recommend 🙂
Kristaps J
Written May 30, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Biodevelopment Somatic Movement and Expression Training in Thailand:
Do I need previous experience in dance or therapy to join?
Not necessarily. While experience in dance, yoga, or bodywork is helpful, the Biodevelopment Somatic Movement & Expression Training is designed to develop your kinesthetic intelligence from the ground up. We welcome anyone committed to deep personal growth and ready to explore the power of conscious movement.
Is this a certified Somatic Facilitator Program?
Yes. Upon completion, you will be certified to facilitate transformative spaces using our unique methodology. This program is ideal for those seeking to become a professional Somatic Practitioner, as well as for Yoga Teachers & Dance Facilitators looking to expand their teaching toolkit with trauma-informed practice skills.
How does Biodevelopment differ from other movement practices?
Unlike free dance, our approach focuses on specific nervous system regulation and emotional integration. Through this Holistic Movement Education, you don’t just move; you learn the science of embodiment, creating a bridge between the body-mind connection and therapeutic expression.
