Main topics covered in this module:

• • Understanding and working with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Changing paradigm: from a mechanical approach to a system repatterning.
  • Working by objectives: definition of objectives and achievement of results.
  • Interact with the fascia.
  • PNF.
  • The complete set of tools for an improved spinal mobility.
  • Main tools for better shoulder mobility.
  • Main tools for better hip mobility.
  • The last 3 principles of MKS watsu:
    • Be invisible / unintrusive
    • As a therapist I can only offer what I have
    • Intention.
  • The warrior stance: understanding and proper use.
  • Undulations, bringing the body into resonance.

By the end of this module you will be able to deliver a comprehensive Aquasoma^® session focused on the mental and physical well-being of your recipient, with specific emphasis on techniques that facilitate the self-regulation of the central nervous system to calm excessive mental activity.
At the same time, on the physical level we focus on the mobility of the spine, extending the work to the upper and lower limbs as well.
The result for the receiver is an experience of deep peace and tranquility.

Blended learning combining face-to-face sessions and online self-directed activities

• In-person training: 36 hours
• Online training and self-directed activities: 16 hours
• Number of credits: 2.6 AECS

– Aquasoma® Intro in hybrid or Premium online mode (with personalized guidance with Instructor and positive final evaluation)

OR, alternatively one of the following courses:

– Jahara® Foundation
– Watsu 1
– Janzu® Basic 10 days course
– Aguahara 1

Plus 1 private class with the Aquasoma® Instructor

Note on arrival and departure:

a) Cancellation or postponement (*) of your reservation can only be accepted upon written request via email to info@iswatsu.com at least 6 full weeks before the start of the course.

b ) Cancellation requested via email 6 or more full weeks before the start of the course: the deposit is returned less an administrative fee of €50.

c ) Cancellation requested between 6 and 4 full weeks before the start of the course: the deposit is returned minus €100 as management fee and penalty for late cancellation.

d) Cancellations given less than 4 full weeks before the start of the course do not give the right to any refund of the deposit.

(*) Postponement: If external circumstances prevent you from attending the course you have registered for, please note that your deposit can be transferred free of charge to a later edition of the same course.

In case of cancellation on our part (e.g. if the minimum number of students is not reached), the entire deposit will be reimbursed without further compensation or transferred to the equivalent module of your choice. If the course is postponed, the deposit will be refunded to the students who request it.

Students repeating the class will take advantage of a 40% reduction on the tuition fee, either the full tuition or the early bird tuition as appropriate.

The places available are limited to guarantee all participants the best personalized attention from the instructor.

Registrations are accepted in order of arrival. Registration is valid only upon receipt of the deposit (or the full participation fee) and the registration form duly completed with all the personal data requested.

We offer flexible payment options for all our courses:

• Pay the full tuition at booking
  You can pay the entire course fee at checkout using a wide range of methods: credit/debit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
• Instalment payment
  To split your payment into monthly instalments, simply tick the checkbox “Payment in Instalments” in the cart, just above the “Cart totals”.
• Pay only 30% at booking
  If you prefer to pay just 30% of the course tuition when booking and the remaining 70% on the first day of the course, use the coupon code BOOK30 in your cart.
  ⚠️ Important: The remaining balance must be paid in cash only, directly to the instructor on the first day. Please bring theexact amount, as we cannot provide change..

• Professional, highly effective -yet fun- instructors' teaching during Aquasoma course hours.
• Use of floaters and other buoyancy aids for the duration of the course.
• Tea, herbal teas, coffee and various snacks.
• Lifetime access to the Online Training Center and course materials (online lessons, Aquasoma® instructional videos and self-assessment tests).
• Fee to use of all class related facilities.
• Certificate of participation issued by the International School of Watsu.

• Travel expenses, food and accommodation (see 'ACCOMMODATION' section for details).

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.