During two days entirely dedicated to bodywork in water, you will discover how to integrate acupressure on specific Shiatsu points into the flow and principles of Aquasoma®. 

Through the analysis of typical cases and the proposal of targeted Water Shiatsuprotocols, you will learn to recognize and use the most effective points to relieve tensions and dysfunctions commonly found in your clients: neck, shoulder, and back pain, digestive disorders, anxiety, and difficulty managing stress.

Each acupressure technique will be taught in relation to posture, support, and movement in the water, so as to ensure safe, precise, and harmonious work. 

The goal is to help you make your touch more conscious and targeted, refining your ability to listen and respond to the body with delicacy and depth.

Thanks to the combination of Aquasoma® and Shiatsu, your Watsu sessions will not only promote the release of physical tension, but also support a natural energy rebalancing and a deep sense of overall well-being.

An intense, practical, and transformative course, designed for those who want to expand their skills and bring a new dimension of effectiveness and sensitivity to their aquatic work.

Main topics covered in this module:

• (work in progress)

In-person classes are highly interactive and are based on the following 5 moments:

• Learning through games and role-playing.
• Live Demonstrations: watch the Instructors in action as they demonstrate techniques firsthand.
• Hands-on practice in pairs and groups of three (giver, receiver, and observer).
• Group discussions for the critical review of the practical activities carried out in the pool and the presentation of the relevant theory.
• Receiving from the instructor.

• (work in progress)

These combined benefits offer participants an extraordinary opportunity for professional growth and excellence.

• Formazione in presenza: 14 Hours
• Formazione online e attività di autoformazione: 4 Hours
• Number of credits: 1.0 AECS

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

• Aquasoma® Sitting Positions

OR, alternatively one of the following courses:

• Jahara® Specialist
• Watsu 2

NOTE: If you feel that you do not meet all of the above requirements, please indicate this on your application so that we can advise you on how to proceed.

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 private facility is at a 15-minute walk (1.2 km, 0.75 miles) from the La Canyada metro stop on the L2 line.
The L2 metro connects with the city center, the Angel Guimerà connection station (L1, L3, L5, L7, L9) and the Joaquin Sorolla AVE high-speed train station (metro stop Jesús).

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 course hours.
• Educational material (course manual and video).
• 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).