This online course on floats (floaters) for Watsu and aquatic bodywork aims to provide participants with specific and immediately applicable skills:

• Understanding the physical principles of buoyancy and body alignment in water.
• Analyzing clients' body density and how it affects their buoyancy.
• Learning how to select and position floaters according to the body type and therapeutic goals of the session.
• Understanding how the placement of floaters affects the client's buoyancy, movement, breathing, and relaxation during Watsu sessions or other aquatic practices.
• Effectively integrating floaters into aquatic bodywork techniques to achieve individualized results.
• Be well prepared for the hands-on in-person portion of advanced training courses on Watsu and aquatic bodywork.

• Aimed at physical therapists, occupational therapists, hydrokinesitherapists and special education teachers, with or without previous experience in therapeutic pools.
• Holistic wellness practitioners interested in integrating aquatic bodywork into their practice.
• People without previous experience who seek modern and effective training in the field of aquatic activities.

The syllabus of this online course on floats (floaters) for Watsu and aquatic bodywork is structured to provide a comprehensive and progressive training:

Fundamentals of buoyancy in water

• Physical principles of buoyancy and body alignment.
• Relationship between body density and individual buoyancy.

Floats (floaters) selection and choice.

• Types of floaters used in Watsu, Aquasoma®, WaterDance, Aguahara and other aquatic bodywork sessions.
• Criteria for choosing floaters based on the body structure and therapeutic needs of the client.

Floaters placement techniques.

• Comparative analysis of most common placements: calf, thigh, ankle and other variations.
• Specific effects of floater positioning on movement, breathing and relaxation.

Integration of floaters into aquatic work sessions.

• How to use floaters to promote deep relaxation and postural alignment.
• Adapting flotation techniques for specific therapeutic goals.

Preparation for in-person practice.

• Guidelines for integrating learned skills into hands-on training in the pool.

Testing and self-assessment.

• Interactive quizzes to consolidate knowledge and check progress.

• Online training and self-directed activities: 50 minutes
• Number of credits: N/A

By participating in this online course on floaters and floats for Watsu and aquatic bodywork, you will gain tangible and immediately applicable benefits:

• You will gain specialized skills in the use of floats (floaters) in water, which are essential for Watsu, Aquasoma® and other aquatic techniques.
• You will learn how to assess clients' buoyancy in a personalized way, improving the quality of your sessions.
• You'll know how to choose and position floaters for best therapeutic and relaxation results.
• You will be able to differentiate yourself as a qualified practitioner, increasing the perceived value of your sessions.
• You will be optimally prepared for practice in the pool, reducing the time needed to gain confidence in in-person classes.

• Improved comfort and safety during aquatic bodywork sessions.
• Improved postural alignment and deep relaxation through targeted use of floats.
• Personalization of treatments to individual physical characteristics and needs.
• Improved therapeutic outcomes and overall experience in the water.
• Improved fluidity and naturalness of movements during aquatic techniques.

• Self-paced online format: 50 minutes of self-paced learning.
• Educational resources: online lessons, instructional videos, and self-assessment quizzes.

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After completing your online registration and payment, we will manually verify your details to ensure accuracy. This process can take up to 24 hours.

Once verified, you will receive an email from the Online Training Center (OTC) with your login credentials to start the course.

Our manual review process is designed to protect participants and ensure a quality learning experience.

• Lifetime access to the Online Training Center and all educational materials (online lessons, instructional videos and self-assessment tests).
• Professional, effective, and enjoyable instruction from experienced trainers.

Online courses are considered “downloadable material” and follow the DIRECTIVE 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and Council of October 25, 2011, on consumer rights , particularly Article 16, paragraph “m.”

On this website, the terms "therapy" and "therapeutic" may be used with different meanings. When we refer to "therapy" or "therapeutic treatment" in a strict sense, we mean treatments provided exclusively by licensed professionals, such as physical therapists or other healthcare specialists, in full compliance with the laws of each country.

In other contexts, we use the terms "therapeutic" and "therapy" in a broader sense, referring to practices and experiences that, while not medical treatments, contribute to mental, emotional, and inner well-being. Simple moments—like a heartfelt conversation with friends that lifts your spirits or a comforting hug that soothes the heart—may not be "therapy" in a legal or medical sense, but they can still have a profoundly positive impact on our well-being. These experiences remind us that quality of life is built through human connections and the feeling of being seen and supported. Sometimes, what is "therapeutic" is simply what makes us feel alive, understood, and at peace with ourselves—without intending to replace medical treatments or encroach upon the field of medicine.