🗓26–30 March 2026
📍Koh Samui Shantika Holistic Sanctuary, Thailand

💦 What is Watsu®️?

Watsu®️ is an aquatic bodywork method developed by Harold Dull. It combines massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu principles, and fluid movement in warm water.

Through continuous support, breath-led rhythm, and safe therapeutic touch, Watsu®️ facilitates deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and physical restoration.

🌊 About the Training
This 5-day intensive Watsu®️ 1 training provides a solid professional foundation in aquatic bodywork.

The program includes:
•⁠ ⁠80% hands-on practical work
•⁠ ⁠20% essential theory

All sessions take place in a warm therapeutic pool, offering a safe and focused learning environment that supports embodied understanding and individual guidance.

🌊 What You Will Learn
✔ Core Watsu®️ 1 surface sequence
✔ Fundamental principles of aquatic bodywork
✔ Water physiology and its therapeutic effects
✔ Movement analysis in an aquatic environment
✔ Somatic awareness and quality of touch
✔ Professional application of Watsu®️ techniques
✔ Introduction to working with diverse bodies in water

By the end of the training, participants will be able to confidently apply Watsu®️ 1 in professional practice.


👤 Dr. Duran Arslan
Dr. Duran Arslan is an internationally recognized Watsu®️ instructor and holds a PhD in Sports Sciences.

With over 25 years of experience in aquatic therapy and water-based training, he has worked extensively in both therapeutic and performance-focused aquatic environments.

He serves as Head Coach of the Turkish National Paralympic Swimming Team and has deep expertise in the therapeutic, rehabilitative, and performance-enhancing potential of water.

This training follows the official WABA-approved Watsu®️ 1 curriculum and is delivered according to international professional standards.

👤 Svetlana Kaivalya
Svetlana is a founder of Shantika International Healing Academy, providing sessions and certification courses worldwide. Her students open their Healing Studios all over the world – in the USA, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Canada, England, South America & Hong Kong.
Certified by WABA (WATSU), Eternal Flow Senior Level, ISTA, IOCE, IASH, Tone of life, Tibetan Golden Temple Centre, she provides Sound Therapy sessions using a unique combination of ancient holistic and modern scientific knowledge and teachings. She also has Master level Reiki, and certification in Trauma Awareness by UNION Trauma Recovery Institute. Keep learning in International Musical Academy of flute Bansuri in Delhi, India.

A wide deep background helps her to design custom Sound Healing and Sound Trauma Recovery Therapy sessions and courses.

🌍 Training Language
The primary teaching language of the training will be Turkish. Professional simultaneous translation from Turkish to English will be provided throughout the entire program. This ensures a clear and accessible learning experience for international participants.

📜 Certification
Participants receive a WABA-approved Watsu®️ 1 Certificate, internationally recognized.

Graduates also gain access to:
•⁠ ⁠The international Watsu®️ practitioner network
•⁠ ⁠Turkish Water Society community benefits
•⁠ ⁠Future training and event opportunities
•⁠ ⁠International networking possibilities


🌊 Training Support
Included in the program:

•⁠ ⁠Official certification
•⁠ ⁠Training booklet
•⁠ ⁠Aquatic therapy equipment
•⁠ ⁠Professional photo and video documentation

All equipment used during the training will be provided.