Mazunte · December 12–19, 2026
Recode
the body.
Rewrite
the pattern.
A seven-day bodywork training on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca. A study of fascia, breath, and the subtle currents beneath, held by René & Atabey.
II. The work
The body keeps the score,
and the body can also rewrite it.
Somatic Recoding is a way of meeting the human being through every layer the yogic tradition names: physical, energetic, emotional, intellectual, blissful. We work in the fascia and on the subtler currents underneath, tuning the vagus nerve and leaning into the brain and body's neuroplasticity. Not to release a story, but to recode the patterns the body has been holding as truth.
III. The method
Modern nervous system science
meets ancient healing.
Somatic Recoding™ is a bottom-up approach. We work through the body to shift what the mind alone cannot.
We work through the body to shift what the mind alone cannot.
Touch, regulation, and energetic awareness meet patterns at their root, before language.
Not force. The system reorganizes when it feels safe enough to.
/ the imprint
The body holds the imprint of lived experience.
Stress, trauma, and repeated survival responses don't just live in memory. They organize into patterns held in fascia, breath, posture, and the nervous system itself.
Over time, these patterns begin to feel like identity.
Through precise touch, nervous system regulation, and energetic awareness, we begin to interrupt these patterns at their root and create the conditions for something new to emerge.
/ informed by
/ the opening
When the body enters a state of safety through parasympathetic activation, it opens the door to reorganization.
- Old patterns soften.
- Energy begins to move.
- The system recalibrates.
This is where structural release meets energetic intelligence.
Where the body remembers how to reorganize itself.
Not through force. Through coherence.
/ five layers
Five sheaths. One being.
/ curriculum
What you'll learn.
Fascia recoding
Structural realignment through the connective web.
Energetic balancing
Working with the subtle body's currents and channels.
Movement & breath
Somatic practices that integrate what the touch opens.
Nervous system literacy
Reading and regulating states through the vagus nerve, and using neuroplasticity to recode lasting patterns.
Touch as language
Attuned, consent-rooted contact that speaks where words can't.
/ lineages woven in
/ inside the 7 days
What lives inside the container.
Hands-on practice
Personalized feedback from Rene & Atabey at every step.
Guided meditations
Daily somatic regulation to land what the day opens.
Online continuation
Optional follow-on online training to deepen the work after Mazunte.
Practitioner community
A small cohort of healers you'll grow with long after.
Certificate of Completion
A Somatic Recoding Certificate of Completion for the 7-Day Foundations Training.
Printed manual
A reference you'll return to as your practice deepens.
VII. The daily flow
A day inside the container.
The rhythm of the seven days is steady and spacious. Mornings land you in the body. Afternoons go long. Evenings are yours.
Embodyment practice
Open the day in the body.
Snack & tea break
A light pause before teaching begins.
Teaching
Theory, demonstration, hands-on practice.
Lunch & rest
Long break to integrate and be in Mazunte.
Teaching
Afternoon block: practice, refinement, depth.
Closing
Land the day and enjoy your evening.
/ who this is for
You don't need a background.
You need a willingness.
- +Massage therapists & bodyworkers
- +Healers and space holders
- +Therapists exploring somatic modalities
- +Anyone drawn to the art of touch
no prior experience required
/ inside the room
What the training looks like.
Hands on bodies, slow days, attuned contact. Real moments from past trainings and sessions held by René & Atabey.
/ your guides
Held by René & Atabey.
René
René is a somatic practitioner and relational guide specializing in emotional healing and reconnection. As a core facilitator of Somatic Recoding, she brings a grounded, intuitive approach to working with patterns held in the body and within relationships.
With a background in bodywork, trauma-informed yoga, and somatic trauma therapy, she weaves together touch, awareness, and energetic sensitivity to support deep transformation. Her work is informed by time spent in the Peruvian Amazon and the Wirikuta desert in Mexico, where she trained with the Matses tribe and developed a relationship with Kambo as a tool for clearing and clarity.
René is devoted to helping individuals and couples release what no longer serves them and return to a more honest, connected way of being. She is often described as present, attuned, and deeply caring. These are qualities she brings into every space she holds.
Atabey
Atabey is a seasoned bodyworker and trauma-informed practitioner specializing in somatic healing. With expertise in modalities like Osho Rebalancing, Ayurvedic massage, Tui Na, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, he brings a deep, intuitive approach to facilitating transformation.
He has taught and held sessions throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Although he continues to study and learn from teachers who specialize in different traditions, his main sources of inspiration are his clients and his exploration of his own body.
Atabey is often described as intuitive, loving, radiant, healing, playful, curious, wise, authentic, and creative. These are qualities he weaves into the spaces he facilitates.
/ words from the field
What past students carry forward.
Thank you for this training; it has brought me so much hope and made me feel empowered and confident in my ability to empower others. The training has helped me create space in my body to fully step into my true embodiment and be part of something that is creating a massive ripple.
René is an exceptional teacher, healer, and space holder. As a yoga teacher and bodyworker with over a decade of experience, I've participated in many trainings, including recent courses in somatic coaching — but nothing compares to the depth and embodied wisdom I gained through the Polyvagal Theory training with René. Her ability to translate complex concepts into clear, digestible teachings makes learning feel both accessible and profound. I wholeheartedly recommend training and learning from René.
René is truly an amazing teacher, incredibly embodied and authentic. It has been invaluable to learn from her and be in her presence. The capability she has to create a container for everyone to feel safe, supported, and seen is incredible. I've learned how to trust my intuition and surrender to the needs of my body and to support others to do the same. There is a lot of love and gratitude for this amazing experience.
René has a deep connection to health and well-being within herself and she shares her wisdom and knowledge so fluidly with the class. Her talent and skill with the human body/mind is extremely potent. I am forever grateful for attending this class. It was more than I could have imagined.
Atabey holds a strong and powerful presence as a teacher who lives in integrity with his practice. I experienced the depth and wonder of his ancient transmissions which were varied and aligned with the source that brought them through.
Atabey's breadth of knowledge in healing arts is remarkable. He held space and empowered me marvelously. His expertise combined with his powerfully gentle way of teaching, facilitated a truly life-changing experience. I'd jump at any opportunity to work with him again.
Atabey is a true magician. I have had the pleasure of watching this man work, moving big energy while holding a space of loving kindness and pristine presence for each individual's journey and experience. The purification and healing I've witnessed in myself and in others through his offerings is radical and immensely valuable.
I have had deeply expansive experiences through Atabey's guidance and many moments I will never forget. He is truly trustworthy to navigate the sensitive and sometimes unfamiliar waters of my inner world in a gentle, loving way that allows me to feel seen, held, and safe as I journey deeper within. I have touched the healing divine in myself through the varied immersive therapeutic and transformational sessions he facilitates.
Atabey will take your consciousness on a deeper journey than you can imagine! He does this with his enchanting and exceptional energy. I am very grateful that I could tap into his wisdom and medicine, his immense experience beyond that, his loving compassion, his majestic humor, and his great heart.
Receiving bodywork from Atabey was out of this world! I experienced a tremendous amount of energy moving through my body when his magical hands activated my psoas region, the energy build-up left my body tingling and paralyzed with blissful pleasure. After the session, my mind became super clear and I was buzzing with lots of energy to share with my community. I'm forever grateful and inspired by the energy this being embodies.
Atabey is a modern magician able to tap into ancestral wisdom for deep energetic healing and authentic expression. He is light to be around and profound in his impact.
The process with Atabey was a demanding test of will and spirit. His gentle guidance and serene presence gave me the strength to endure. I feel as if a blessing has been bestowed upon me, one that fills me with power. I am grateful for this process that put me on a new and prosperous path. To whoever conducts this work with him, know that you will change for the better.
Through Atabey's sessions I have felt the truth that vibrates in his therapy, the integrity, and respect for the medicines that he works with, and the devotion and strength of his teachings. I feel a genuine sense of safety, honesty, and trust when working and flowing with Atabey. The many years dedicated to the exploration of spirit, body, and self directly transmutes into Atabey's authenticity and unconditional love.
I've had several sessions with Atabey and they were all exceptional. He's more than a massage therapist, each treatment is a session where he worked with me to ease out years of tension through his unique deep massage technique and profound understanding of the body. Each session left me feeling like I had a new body, with an ability to heal myself through renewed flexibility and vibrating energy. This level of caring takes care of the body, mind, and soul.
/ where
Mazunte, Oaxaca.
A small Pacific village on Mexico's southern coast, where jungle presses against ocean, slow days, bare feet, and a quiet that does half the work for you. The container we'll meet inside.
X. The investment
Three ways in.
Choose the depth of support and certification pathway that matches where you are. Every path includes the full 7-day training, printed manual, and one meal per day. Practitioner certification requires mentorship, practice, and assessment beyond the in-person training.
Honest scarcity
December 12–19, 2026 · Mazunte · limited to 20 students. Reserve yours with the $800 deposit; balance due Oct 13, 2026.
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The full 7-day in-person training in Mazunte. For personal growth, foundational study, and direct experience of the Somatic Recoding method.
- ·Seven-day in-person training in Mazunte
- ·Printed manual
- ·One meal per day
- ·Guided practices and hands-on learning
- ·Certificate of Completion for the 7-Day Foundations Training
- +Does not include practitioner certification
Certificate of Completion
The complete practitioner certification pathway. Begin with the 7-day in-person training, then continue into a one-month online group mentorship container with practice, reflection, feedback, and assessment.
- ·Seven-day in-person training in Mazunte
- ·Printed manual
- ·One meal per day
- ·Guided practices and hands-on learning
- ·Certificate of Completion for the 7-Day Foundations Training
- +One-month online group mentorship
- +Weekly 90-minute group calls for 4 weeks
- +Practice requirements and integration assignments
- +Case studies and reflection submissions
- +Final practitioner assessment
- +Eligibility for Certified Somatic Recoding Practitioner status upon successful completion
Practitioner Certification Pathway
Certification is awarded through demonstrated competency, not attendance alone.
The deepest path for students who want personalized mentorship, practitioner certification, and preparation for the future Advanced Practitioner Pathway.
- ·Seven-day in-person training in Mazunte
- ·Printed manual
- ·One meal per day
- ·Guided practices and hands-on learning
- ·Certificate of Completion for the 7-Day Foundations Training
- +Everything in Foundation + Practitioner Mentorship
- +One-month online group mentorship
- +Practitioner certification assessment
- +Four 1-on-1 online mentorship calls tailored specifically to you
- +Personalized guidance from René & Atabey
- +Advanced practice feedback and professional development
- +Fulfills the 1:1 mentorship prerequisite for future Advanced Practitioner Training
- +Opens the pathway toward Advanced Practitioner certification
Practitioner Certification + Advanced Pathway Preparation
This package does not certify you as an Advanced Practitioner by itself. It prepares you for the future Advanced Practitioner Training and fulfills the required 1:1 mentorship prerequisite.
Next cohort · December 12–19, 2026 · Mazunte · Early bird expires August 11
/ questions
The things people ask.
XII. An invitation
The body is listening.
Will you answer?
Apply for the Winter 2026 Mazunte cohort. Begin with a conversation.