THE ELEMENTAL THAI MASSAGE & BUDOKON MOBILITY IMMERSION
Guided by Sebastian Bruno & Melayne Shayne
SeptEMBER 4–10, 2026 | Montana
Guided by Co-Founder of ThaiVedic Sebastian Bruno and Budokon University Director and Mixed Movement Artist Melayne Shayne, this immersive experience weaves together the elemental wisdom of Traditional Thai Massage and Medicine and the integrated system of Budokon.
This immersion is an invitation into the space where integrated strength meets softness and deep listening.
Where movement becomes a language of connection — with self and as preparation for the art of touch.
Where touch then becomes a pathway to our own senses, intuition and inner wisdom. To feeling, relating and understanding others with curiosity and compassion.
The Elemental Thai Massage & Budokon Immersion will foster in your a practice in how you meet yourself, and others. Where Thai Massage and Budokon become meditation in motion.
Where we meet with presence first, not technique first.
Most movement trainings teach you how to perform.
Most bodywork trainings teach you how to apply techniques.
This immersion is uniquely curated beyond technique and performance. You will explore:
Listening
Relating
Adapting
Being present in real time
Ritual and meditation
Slow, rhythmic, wave-like touch and movement
Nervous system regulation
Effort and ease
Control and trust
Giving and receiving
THE INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Budokon will refine the way how you move and feel.
Thai Massage will refine the way how you feel and move.You will build an intimate relationship with yourself to extend that to others. You will discover:
Where you hold tension
Where you over-effort, over-do and over-compensate
Where you resist — support and receiving
How you use your body as a fine tuned instrument
How you listen through movement
The continuous practice of awareness and interconnectedness
You will not just learn new skills and techniques. You will refine perception, how to carry self, your energetic signature, quality of touch and find your authentic expressive movement.
Apply now to join this uniquely curated experience and container.
WHO IS THIS IMMERSION FOR
You can join and become certified in Foundational Elements of Thai Massage by Sebastian Bruno or partake in the experience as an immersive retreat and for personal development.
You are a movement practitioner seeking deeper embodiment
You are a bodyworker wanting to expand your sensitivity, bring more intelligence and flow into your practice
You feel disconnected from your body or others
You are curious and desiring to be challenged to grow
You are ready to explore both strength and vulnerability
No prior experience in Thai Massage or Budokon is required — only a willingness to participate fully.
This is not a retreat nor vacation. You will:
Work closely with partners
Give and receive touch daily
Be physically, mentally and emotionally engaged
This experience may challenge your beliefs, habits and ingrained ways. It may open things you weren’t expecting. That is part of the process.
DAILY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Subject to change. Stay fluid. Be like water, my friend.
SEPTEMBER 4 :: ARRIVAL DAY
Arrival by between 4 - 5pm
FCA Airport Pick Up (one pick up between 2-4pm)
6pm - 7pm Landing + Recovery
7.30pm Welcome Family Dinner & Hang Time
SEPTEMBER 5 - 9 :: IMMERSIVE DAYS
7.30am Optional breakfast or morning fasting
8am Morning meditation
8.30am - 11am Budokon Mixed Movement Arts morning session
11.30am Big delicious brunch
12 - 1 pm Journaling + Retreat + Connect
1 - 6pm Elemental Thai Massage Theory + Practice
7 - 8pm Recovery
8pm Dinner & Hang Time
SEPTEMBER 10 :: DEPARTURE DAY
7.30am Optional Breakfast or morning fasting
9am Departure to FCA Airport Drop Off
TRAVEL & JOURNEY
Arrival day is Friday September 4th - we will offer one pick up at FCA airport between 2-4pm.
Departure Day is Thursday September 10th — we will enjoy a last breakfast together and leave to the FCA airport at 9am.
Do not book arrival flights to land after 3pm MST nor departure flights to leave earlier than 11.30am MST.
If you do, you will have to pay 100USD for your individual transportation.
TRAVEL BY AIR
Fly to GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FCA) in Kalispell.
TRAVEL BY CAR
You do not need a rental car. We handle ground transportation. If you like to be fluid and independent a car is necessary as there is no public transportation system.
If you are driving please reach out to info@budokon.com to confirm as there is only limited parking available.
ADDRESS
Budokon Montana
500 Tamarack Creek Rd
Whitefish, 59937, MT
LOGITICS FORM
Support us in making this an unforgettable experience for yourself by filling out the logistics form after your camp registration by August 1st latest.
YOUR INVESTMENT INTO YOU
There are only 14 limited spots to be part of this unique Thai Massage & Budokon Immersion. Due to this fact there are NO exceptions for refunds.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Shared Accommodation: 2.500USD
* Includes shared accommodation, meals plan, transportation
PAYMENT STRUCTURE
1. Non-refundable deposit payment of 500USD to secure your spot.
2. Final Payment of 2.000USD (select 4 x 500USD) due July 1st, 2026.
Cash Payment Option available upon request and 5% discount.
If you would like to do a one time payment in full please contact Davonne Smith at info@budokon.com for payment details.
OUR CANCELLATION POLICIES
The Timless Jiu-Jitsu + BDK Longevity Camp is offered to a highly selected and exclusive group of 25 students only. Due to the limitation in capacity our cancellation policies are strict.
1. No refunds of tuition for all online libraries nor programs neither first deposit payment.
2. Refunds only apply to remainder balance (after deposit + Online libraries) IF another student / participant on waitlist takes spot or if student/ participant finds a full paying replacement.
3. Transfer to another program / camp date only possible up to 60 days prior to the beginning date of the event.
4. If student / participant can not participate in person, a transfer to our online certification program is possible. Please refer to the tuition for each program online.
5. If student can not participate due sickness or injury an official doctors note is required. Budokon University will transfer the student’s tuition to a future certification program date.
HOW WE LIVE & EAT
ACCOMMODATION
Our cosy student’s guest cottage offers housing for 10 students in 3 separate bedrooms with spacious bunk beds and 2 bathrooms as well as a fully equipped kitchen, lounge area, outdoor showers and green house. Our two bohemian canvas tents comfortably sleep 3-4 adventurous glampers each. They are beautifully decorated and equipped with foam mattresses and cozy bedding. Our room booking works on a first come first serve basis.
Washer and dryer are available for laundry.
THE BUDOKON MONTANA RETREAT
Our entire 5 acre property is a playground and training facility we invite you to use as much as you can during your stay with us. From our outdoor dojo and calisthenics bars, the tiger-wood deck and front yard with mountain view, ape-swings in our forest, Japanese zen and rock garden, to our indoor dojo offer a diversity of opportunities to explore and experience the Budokon curricula.
NUTRITION
Breakfast, brunch and our family-style dinners are prepared from fresh produce from our garden and farmers close by. We offer a mixture of plant based meals and locally sourced animal protein and aim for as much organic offering as possible. A small breakfast assortment in the morning as well as coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day to nourish you.
PERSONAL DIET & WANTS
Make sure to communicate any severe food allergies you might have through the logistics form by August 1st.
Please understand that we can not accommodate all kinds of personal preferences and diets as we are cooking for the entire group and not individuals. We will have plant-based options for non-animal protein eaters.
MATCHA & COFFEE PLAN
We offer occasional matcha rituals as part of the experience and with support of our friends from @matchakari. If you would like to bring your own stash if you enjoy a daily matcha use code MELAYNE15 on www.matcha.com to order yours!
WHAT TO PACK
Temperatures in Montana can fluctuate greatly in the summer with warm days in the 80-90s and cool nights in the 50’s. Dressing in layers is a must. We will be sitting around the campfire and spend time in the outdoors a lot.
Pack light though! 1 suitcase and carry on item per person. We only have limited storage space!
Functional Training Gear Packing List: leggings / spats + rashguard / long sleeve + natural running shoes + sandals/flip flops + 1 mid layer + 1 light jacket + warm socks
Supplements + Hydration: You’ll sweat a lot and Montana summers ares dry — bring or ship any needed supplements such as: electrolytes + amino acids + trace minerals + adaptogens + refillable water bottle + skin-hydrating essentials like lip balm + natural lotion
Body Work + Lounging + Outdoors + Sleeping: sweats + joggers + swim wear + biodegradable sun protection + natural mosquito repellent + PJs + earplugs + eye mask if you are a light sleeper + head torch / reading light
THE ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY TEST
Melayne and Cameron continuously explore and enhance our program to guarantee a rich learning experience and to create opportunities for self-development work as part of your Budokon experience.
Melayne is a InnerCompass Coach and incorporates the Assessment & Personality Profile System as an integrated personal development tool for you during your studies. Several of our students, partners, team members, friends and family have taken the assessment and we have already seen the benefits of the use of the InnerCompass results:
Here are some key highlights we have found with the tool:
* It helps you understand your unconscious motivations and drives
* It offers an exclusive and unique understanding of how you live and show up in life across ALL 9 Personality Types
* You will be able to identify with clarity of heart and mind your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
* If offers an opportunity to understand the relationship between movement and how your patterns are stored in the body
* With courage, curiosity, and grace have a method to explore and integrate life more fully
Please email melayne@budokon.com if you are interested in taking the test prior to coming to Montana. Once you have completed the test you will receive a 3-4 pages result report via email. You will be asked to write your personal reflections on it. While in Montana, you can schedule your individual reading and coaching to understand your results and how to integrate the insights into your life.
FQA
Do I need a partner?
No. You will rotate partners throughout the training.
Do I need experience in Thai Massage or Budokon?
No. Everything is taught progressively.
Is this physically intense?
Yes—but adaptable. You are encouraged to work at your level.
I still have a job and responsibilities back at home - can I make calls and is there wifi on site?
Yes, we have an open wifi network for our students to use at the guest house. Remember that we live in a remote rural area and that the wifi speed behaves accordingly. Make sure to schedule necessary appointments so it does not conflict with the training hours. Mornings before training, during the brunch break or at night after training would be the best time frames for that. Always check in and confirm timings with Melayne prior booking anything. There is no cellular service, however you can enable wifi-calling.
What about personal care?
Making conscious choices in all aspects of our lives is key to us. We exclusively use natural solutions derived from plants and ask you to be considerate of our way of life and join the mission for a greener more conscious planet! Make sure that the toiletries you bring reflect our mission! We also provide body wash and shampoo.
Communal living = team work
You will join this experience as a tribe member - we train, study, cook, eat, clean, play and sleep together. Community, team work and contribution are an essential part of your experience at Budokon Montana.
Will we get to experience Montana and have leisure time?
Yes in order to experience all the elements we will explore our surrounding lakes and possibly Glacier National Park.
CONTACT DETAILS
For any questions please contact:
Davonne Smith
Director Budokon University Student Enrollment
We are very much looking forward to spending a life changing and amazing time together at Budokon Montana.
Love & Gratitude,
Melayne & Sebastian