ABOUT THE TRAINING
In a three-year training program, students of the Grinberg Method® are taught the Four Elements theory in all its facets.
They learn to assess the feet and to recognize relevant information through them, information that is essential for determining the type of touch and supporting the client's progress. Based on a clearly defined goal, different types of touch are applied:
Air touch is very light and takes place on the surface of the skin.
Fire touch works with the muscles and their condition in the body.
Water touch engages the connective tissue.
Earth touch (where possible) addresses the bones.
The different types of touch are trained intensively during the training, both theoretically and practically, just like the various physical exercises that are part of the Grinberg Method and integrated into client work.
Because the training is so comprehensive, the minimum requirements for practicing the method are already met after the first year. This allows students to begin working professionally after completing the one-year basic training.
The consistent practising of what has been learned ensures the high quality of Grinberg practitioners and is of great value for ongoing training through the advanced modules (years 2 and 3).
The second and third years of training complete and refine the entire education into a comprehensive, versatile, and self-contained system. Practicing the profession consistently after the first year is crucially important and serves as the foundation for the advanced modules. As students remain under ongoing supervision during this time, what they have learned becomes deeply embedded and develops into the practical skill set of every Grinberg practitioner.
STRUCTURE
OF THE TRAINING
Becoming a Grinberg Method Practitioner requires a three-year program, consisting of 12 modules. Each year holds 4 modules.
Each module is a 7-day intensive retreat.
Throughout each year, there is the possibility of having private lessons with the teacher and ongoing supervision.
FOR WHO IS THIS TRAINING
You have a genuine interest in people and want to understand what moves them in life.
You are open-minded, willing to be surprised, and ready to step into a new world of learning and development.
You are determined to make a personal change and are searching for the right guidance.
You want to enrich your life with new depth and meaning.
You are curious about what learning through the body can bring you and those around you.
You are looking for a new profession that also fosters your own personal growth.
You want to explore somatic fields in a structured and experiential way.
You want to learn how to read the body and use touch as a language.
You are seeking fresh sources of inspiration and passion.
After Graduation
After graduation, there is the possibility to follow the specialization courses held by the founder of the Grinberg Method, Avi Grinberg. Each course explores different aspects of the work and allows
a constant update for the professionals who want it.
For qualified professionals, there is also the possibility of being part of the International Association of Practitioners, the IAGMP, which provides support to professionals and quality assurance to customers.
DATE
The dates of the first 4 weeks of training are:
Professional training - Year A: Level 1
March 9-15, 2026
June 8-14, 2026
September 14-20
December 7-13
LOCATION
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Bellingwolde, in the north of the Netherlands, Land van Yemaya is a retreat center surrounded by wide skies, open fields, and the gentle presence of naturZe. It’s a place where time slows down, the air feels fresh and clean, and the mind can rest, allowing the body to truly listen, learn, and renew.
Land of Yemaya
https://www.landvanyemaya.nl/
Main road 166
9695 AS Bellingwolde
Netherlands
Costs & Payment (Year A, 2026)
ACCOMMODATION
& Food
€2.600
This includes:
7 nights shared room at Land of Yemaya for all 4 modules.
(4 × €650)3 meals per day
Unlimited use of sauna and natural swimming pond.
Coffee, tea, and snacks throughout
the day.
TUITION FEE
STANDARD RATE:
€4.300
EARLY BIRD RATE:
€3.850
(valid until October 15th, 2025)
Important:
Payment options:
Pay in full before the program starts.
Pay in 5 bi-monthly installments (5% fee applies):
Standard rate: 5 × €1.449
Early bird rate: 5 × €1.355
