This 20-hour Aquasoma® Intro course aims to train participants to conduct a basic Aquasoma® session lasting 30-40 minutes, enabling them to:

• Establish a productive therapeutic alliance* with clients using the principles of tonic-emotional dialogue and creating a nurturing atmosphere.
• Facilitate physiological, neurological and emotional rebalancing for clients by employing targeted and individualized interventions.
• Apply verbal and nonverbal communication techniques adapted to the aquatic environment.
• Understand and explore the physical properties of water to optimize the therapeutic impact* of sessions.
• Use the dynamic nature of water to transform it into a multidimensional treatment environment.
• Adopt principles of effective biomechanics optimized for the aquatic environment.
• Support clients safely and ergonomically, using techniques such as TriCS™ (Triangular Cranial Support) and the 5-Point System™.
• Master the first two basic Aquasoma® positions ensuring stability and safety in the application of static and dynamic techniques.
• Select and apply more than 20 specific techniques, adapting to the individual needs of clients.
• Understand the goals and expected results associated with each technique.
• Identify client's breathing patterns and adapt the flow of the session accordingly.
• Determine appropriate size of floats to ensure comfort and effectiveness of sessions.

• 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.

• Basic health and safety training.
• Work on the "core" for stability and dynamic balance.
• The first position
• Body reading
• Creating the "setting"
• The emptiness that fills the space
• Connection and contact
• Working with the “tonic-emotional dialogue”
• The first 4 principles of MKS watsu:
  • Meeting and leading
  • Safety and comfort
  • Support
  • Breath
• The ABC's of a session
• TriCS™ and 5 Points System™ techniques
• Alignment and adjustment of axes and planes
• Working with the water
• Pendulum™ technique
• Freeing the breath, mobilizing the spine
• Integration movements

At the end of this module you will be able to use your newly acquired skills with your pre-existing aquatic therapy patients, or give (unpaid) trial sessions of Aquasoma^® sessions to friends and acquaintances.

• In-person training: 12 hours
• Online training and self-directed activities: 8 hours
• Number of credits: 1.0 AECS

• Experience a state of complete presence (similar to mindfulness) that fills you with joy, happiness, and deep well-being.
• Gain a new awareness of your body, mind, and spirit, bringing balance and serenity to your daily life.
• If you already work in a pool with clients or patients, acquire new practical tools to enhance your approach.
• If you're a therapist or holistic practitioner, turn your work into an opportunity for growth and fulfillment by offering the best of yourself.
• Learn techniques based on modern and effective biomechanical principles, adapted to the aquatic environment, ensuring not only your client's well-being but also your own—preventing poor posture, overload, and potential injuries.

• Increased body awareness, freedom of movement, and mobility.
• Reduction of spasticity and pain.
• Improved mood and social interaction.
• Enhanced sleep quality.
• Improved digestion and intestinal transit.

• Blended learning: 12-14 hours of in-person training, 6-8 hours of self-paced learning.
• In-person session breakdown: 75% hands-on practice in the pool, 25% classroom instruction.
• Educational resources: Online lessons, instructional videos, and self-assessments.
• Teaching methodology: Interactive learning through games, group dynamics, demonstrations, and supervised practice.
• Credits: 1.0 AECS

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Participants to this Aquasoma® course Intro will receive a certificate of completion issued by the International School of Watsu, internationally recognized. This course is the first module of the Aquasoma® Essentials Specialist certification program.

Note on arrival and departure:
We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your course course in order to finalize your registration and familiarize yourself with the facility. The daily schedule of the course will be communicated to you on the first day (approximately every day from 9:30 to 19:00, with a lunch break).
We need all the hours, so please do your best to arrive on time and plan your return so you don't have to leave before the end of the course.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
This facility is located 2.4 km by car from Chieri train station. The line 1 bus that leaves right from the station stops a few meters from the pool.

Chieri can be reached from Turin stations (Porta Nuova and Porta Susa) in 30 minutes.

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 70 € 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 to the Aquasoma course 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.