This 20-hour online watsu course aims to train participants to deliver a basic 30-40 minute Aquasoma® session, 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

By the end of this online watsu course, you will be able to apply your newly acquired skills with your existing aquatic therapy clients or offer taster (unpaid) Aquasoma^® sessions to friends and acquaintances.

• Online training and self-directed activities: 20 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.

• Self-paced online format: 20 hours of independent learning activities.
• Educational resources: online lessons, instructional videos, and self-assessment quizzes.

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Premium ticket holders will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the internationally recognized International School of Watsu. This course serves as the first module of the “Aquasoma® Essentials Specialist” certification program.

Pool requirements for the practices of your online watsu course:

your online course registration includes:

• 100 Eur discount on the in-person course tuition fee. Valid for one year.
• 10% discount on floaters and other aquatic bodywork floatation aids. Valid for one year.

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, Aquasoma® instructional videos, and self-assessment quizzes).
• 10% discount on floaters and other aquatic bodywork floatation aids. (Valid for one year).
• 100 Eur discount on the in-person course tuition fee. Valid for one year.
• Professional, effective, and enjoyable instruction from experienced trainers.
• Certificate of Attendance from the International School of Watsu (for Premium ticket holders only).

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.