7 Day Polynesian Lomi Lomi Bodywork Retreat

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Diseminado Chilches Rural, 100, Spanje
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Up to 20 in group
Date
October 19 - 25, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Highlights:
  • 🌟 Stay in a beautiful 5-star location, completely taken care of
  • 💆‍♂️ Lomi Lomi basic training and advanced work
  • 👐 Special attention to repeaters: learn new grips and deepen your skills
  • 🦵 Hip mobilization
  • 💀 Bonewashing: trauma work by massaging the skeleton
  • 🤲 Massage of the hands
  • 🌊 Connecting communication workshop
  • 💃 Workshop Flamenco
  • 🏖 Beach sessions, excursions and relaxation time

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Join us for a transformative journey that merges ancient wisdom with modern healing practices at Ricardo’s Polynesian Bodywork Retreat. Immerse yourself in the power of Lomi Lomi and the heartfelt Ho’oponopono reconciliation and forgiveness ceremony, designed to guide you towards deep healing and personal liberation.

19 – 25 October 2025 – Santillan Retreat, Andalucia

Discover the Meaning of Ho’oponopono
Embrace the essence of the Hawaiian healing system, rooted in reconciliation and forgiveness. Ho’oponopono means “to make right,” and through this powerful practice, you’ll learn how to restore harmony within yourself, and cultivate a spirit of Aloha—universal love that connects us all.

Why should you take this Lomi Lomi basic training?
- Learn the traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage techniques
- Immerse yourself in the principles of Hawaiian spirituality
- Given by Ricardo Balkhoven, a highly experienced and qualified Lomi Lomi trainer
- Including overnight stays and delicious meals prepared by a private chef
- Fantastic location by the beach with pool

During this basic training, you will learn the art of Lomi Lomi massage and discover how the healing power of this Hawaiian massage technique can improve your life and the lives of others. You will gain unforgettable experiences and develop new skills under the guidance of experienced trainers. In addition, you will enjoy healthy, nutritious and delicious meals during the training.

The training takes place in a quiet and peaceful environment where you can fully focus on your learning process. After this training, you will be equipped with new skills and techniques that you can use for the rest of your life.

Highlights:
🌟 Stay in a beautiful 5-star location, completely taken care of
💆‍♂️ Lomi Lomi basic training and advanced work
👐 Special attention to repeaters: learn new grips and deepen your skills
🦵 Hip mobilization
💀 Bonewashing: trauma work by massaging the skeleton
🤲 Massage of the hands
🌊 Connecting communication workshop
💃 Workshop Flamenco
🏖 Beach sessions, excursions and relaxation time

Learn from a True Master
Credited with over three decades of experience in Bodywork, Breathwork & Constellations. He had a spiritual awakening in Bali 30 years ago, where his path to bodywork unfolded. Ricardo has trained with local Hawaiian teachers from the sacred island of Molokai. His journey through the islands has endowed him with profound insights and connections to the ancient Polynesian heritage.

Special Offer for Returning Students
For our returning participants, this retreat presents a unique opportunity to deepen your practice! Join our co-trainer for an exclusive side program introducing advanced techniques that complement your Lomi Lomi experience.

The Gift of Lomi Lomi
Explore the gentle yet profound healing of Lomi Lomi, a technique intertwined with the spiritual connection to ancestors, nature, and the breath of life, Aloha. It’s a soft and deep method, perfect for addressing trauma and promoting overall well-being.

Benefits Beyond Bodywork
Our holistic retreat includes breathwork, constellation work, and much more, all designed to support your journey towards rejuvenation and inner peace.

The Enchanting Santillan Retreat Center
Nestled in the serene Spanish countryside, the Santillan Yoga and Wellness Retreat Center offers a breathtaking backdrop with expansive gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Just 35 minutes from Malaga airport, it is a sanctuary for relaxation and renewal, featuring:

– One outdoor and two indoor studios

– A refreshing salt-water pool

– 20 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms for all accommodation needs

Embark on your retreat with activities that include yoga, meditation, sound baths, and healthy culinary delights amidst nature’s embrace.

Many have described Santillan as a “home from home,” making it the perfect setting to step away from the chaos of daily life and reconnect with your essence.

Ready to Transform?
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your healing journey! Reserve your place now for an extraordinary experience at Ricardo’s Polynesian Bodywork Retreat in the idyllic Santillan Retreat. Embrace the wisdom of the ancients and the serenity of nature—reserve your spot today!

Reconnect, Restore, and Rejuvenate with Aloha.

Practical information:
🏨 Included: accommodation, all meals, training and workshops
💰 Price: € 2.195.00 incl. 21% VAT (payment in parts possible)
✈️ Excluding flight and travel insurance

Schedule

08:30 Breakfast
10.00 Lecture + Massage
13.00 Lunch
15.00 Massage training
17.00 Free time
19:30 Diner
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon WoW Ricardo, Diseminado Chilches Rural, 100, Spanje

Directions

The closest airport is Malaga. From there we arrange a pickup or you can come with your own car to the location: Carretera Macharaviaya km3, Diseminado Chilches Rural, 100, 29790, Málaga, Spanje

Accommodation

The rooms are shared during the retreat.

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Venue & Amenities

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A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
The Enchanting Santillan Retreat Center
Nestled in the serene Spanish countryside, the Santillan Yoga and Wellness Retreat Center offers a breathtaking backdrop with expansive gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Just 35 minutes from Malaga airport, it is a sanctuary for relaxation and renewal, featuring:

– One outdoor and two indoor studios

– A refreshing salt-water pool

– 20 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms for all accommodation needs

Embark on your retreat with activities tha

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What's Included

  • Highlights:
  • 🌟 Stay in a beautiful 5-star location, completely taken care of
  • 💆‍♂️ Lomi Lomi basic training and advanced work
  • 👐 Special attention to repeaters: learn new grips and deepen your skills
  • 🦵 Hip mobilization
  • 💀 Bonewashing: trauma work by massaging the skeleton
  • 🤲 Massage of the hands
  • 🌊 Connecting communication workshop
  • 💃 Workshop Flamenco
  • 🏖 Beach sessions, excursions and relaxation time

What's Not Included

  • ✈️ Excluding flight and travel insurance

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