TAO MASSAGE
TRAINING

– HEALING TOUCH –

9-14 November 2025
Moncarapacho, South Portugal

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EVENT DETAILS

START: Friday 7 November 2025
END: Friday,  14 November 2025

SCHEDULE:
Daily Sessions: 10h-19h with a 2.5-hour lunch break, and some evening sessions

VENUE: The Sanctuary, Moncarapacho/Olhão – Algarve, South Portugal

The training course will be held in GERMAN (Translation to ENGLISH or PORTUGUESE possible) and is suitable for massage beginners and practitioners.

 

ABOUT TAO MASSAGE

Taomassage is one of the most profound massages of all. You could also say that this massage is a meditation in which our body is used as a sensual, meditative instrument. The aim is to achieve a completely harmonious state of body and mind. When the body calms down, the mind also calms down because there is a reciprocal effect between the two.

Tao massage, also known as yin-yang massage, is part of modern bodywork and was developed in this form in the 1980s by Stephen Russell and Jürgen Kolb. Russell is a well-known teacher of Taoism and is also known in the USA as The Barefoot Doctor. He has created a special baby massage and developed the Mental Health Ninja program, which has been an integral part of the British healthcare system since 2014. This program helps people transition from an inpatient stay in a psychiatric hospital back into social life by incorporating aspects of Taoist teachings. Chinese Taoism places particular emphasis on polarities.

The most well-known polarities are yin and yang – they are the foundations of this massage. Roughly speaking, they denote the male and female energy poles in the body. When both forces are harmonized and in harmony, this is known as TAO. Yin and yang have counterparts in tantric teachings, where they are called Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy).

This massage is not simply about touch. The aim is to get our fundamental energies flowing, and this is done in an extremely subtle way. Gentle strokes along the meridians with many repetitions ensure that the recipient is gradually put into a meditative state and remains conscious.

Similar to the Tantra massage, the Tao massage is also truly holistic. This means that the genitals are included. However, there is no particular focus on the pleasure zones, i.e. it is not about intense stimulation or an orgasm. The effect of this massage creates a “tangible” inner calm, the recipient feels grounded and balanced. It also has healing effects: it relaxes the muscles, skin and connective tissue, promotes blood circulation and strengthens the entire autonomic nervous system. When used regularly, it can lower blood pressure and support wound healing.

FACILITATORS

We, Dajana, Amano and Lydia, have been accompanying people on their spiritual path with all our experience and passion for 20 years. Our Tantra workshops and seminars are the time of the senses – we open doors that give you insight into a world full of love and mindfulness. Our seminars address different topics, for you as a seeker of self-knowledge, being human and warmth, if you want to do a massage training, or all of these together.

What we are: Authentic. Our feet are firmly rooted in the ground, we have rough edges, supposed strengths and weaknesses – in other words, everything that goes with being human. We have been accompanying people on their tantric path for 19 years. During this fulfilling time, we have learned a lot and gained valuable experience that has helped us grow enormously. We see every participant in our seminars as a mirror for ourselves… and we are grateful to every one of these wonderful people!
What we are not: “Spiritually overdressed”.

If you like to know about us, please visit: https://www.spiritual-tantra.de/ 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

This is a mixed training group with an equal number of men and women, limited to 14 participants in total. In the Level 1 course, men practice Yoni massage and women practice Lingam massage.

Prerequisites for participation.

* physical agility (and a reasonable body mass index)
* a good relationship with your own body
* a relaxed, natural attitude towards nudity and sexuality
* you are familiar with meditation and self-awareness

A massage seminar is physically demanding. We know from experience that many people are not aware of this. That is why we point this out before you book. But it’s also about physical flexibility. If your body mass index tends to be significantly overweight, we ask you to take your time to consider whether these days could be too physically demanding for you. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all classification for this, as even “full-figured” people can be physically fit and agile. But only you can make this decision, and only you know your body and everything to do with it

LOCATION:

The Sanctuary – near Moncarapacho/Olhão – Algarve/South Portugal

How to get there

By Car:
The Sanctuary is a quinta situated in the wonderful, tranquil nature park around the Cerro da Cabeça mountain, near Moncarapacho and the charming fisherman’s town of Fuzeta​, in the Algarve region in the South of Portugal. Olhão​ is 20 min away.
The outside area of the Quinta is a real oasis, surrounded by a large plot of 2.5 hectares, offering several chillout areas, a fireplace, and a large private pool.  The next beaches are very close. There are also amazing treks for hiking in the area.

By Airplane:
The nearest airport is Faro Airport (35km). From the airport, you can take a taxi to the Faro train station (15 min) to take the train to Fuseta.

By Train:
The nearest train station is in Fuseta (25 min from Faro or 3.5 hours from Lisbon). From there we will pick you up. You can book the train here: www.cp.pt

COSTS:

Teaching Fee: 795€

Included: a massage manual and a certificate
Not included:  Accommodation, flights and train tickets, transport from/to the train station or the airport.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD:

* Single Bed Dormitory, shared bathroom: 420€
* Camping – Own Tent or Van:350€
* Studio for 2 people, private bathroom (1 available): 800€

Please arrange your accommodation booking directly with Pola, she is on site and can respond to questions and individual requests. She speaks German, English and Portuguese. It would also be possible to extend your stay by arrangement.

CONTACT:
telegram: https:/t.me/polavida
mobile: +351 920 307 851 (signal, WhatsApp) or +49 176 9900 2930
email: CONTACT FORM

The training takes place in GERMAN, with English translation.  (Translation to Portuguese is possible on request.)

* If you speak English or PORTUGUESE, please contact POLA:
telegram: https:/t.me/polavida
mobile: +351 920 307 851 (signal, WhatsApp) or +49 176 9900 2930
email: CONTACT FORM

* If you speak German, please register here: SPIRITUAL TANTRA