Certification of Watsu®️
Aquatic Bodywork Training
Koh Phangan
Discover the Power of Water as a Path of
Deep Healing and Transformation
  • 🇬🇧 Watsu®️ Aquatic Bodywork Training
    26–30 March 2026
    Koh Phangan, Thailand

    💦 About Watsu®️
    Watsu®️ is a form of aquatic bodywork developed by Harold Dull that combines elements of massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu, and dance, performed in warm water. It facilitates deep relaxation, emotional release, and physical healing through gentle, flowing movements that harmonize body and breath.

    Training Overview
    A comprehensive program combining surface practices, somatic awareness techniques, and therapeutic touch skills.
    With 80% practical – 20% theoretical learning, participants will deepen their understanding and move towards becoming professional aquatic therapy practitioners.

    A portion of the training will take place in the ocean and another part in a warm therapeutic pool, allowing participants to experience the unique dynamics of both environments

    What You Will Learn
    • All aquatic therapy techniques of Watsu®️ 1
    • Introduction to swimming techniques for bodies with special needs
    • Anatomical analysis of movements
    • Physiological properties of water
    • Working with the physical body in water
    • Developing somatic awareness and intuitive touch
    • Competence to apply the Watsu®️ technique individually

    🎓Certification
    Official WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association)- approved Watsu®️ 1 Certificate

    Participants also gain access to:
    • The official Watsu®️ network and database
    • Turkish Water Society (Türkiye Su Topluluğu) membership benefits
    • Event & training discounts
    • Networking opportunities within the international aquatic bodywork community

    Upon graduation, you will gain the qualification to offer individual sessions.

    About the Trainer & Support Team
    • Dr. Duran Arslan – Watsu®️ Instructor & Head Coach of the Turkish National Paralympic Swimming Team
    • Fzt. Özlem Esra – Physiotherapist & Eternal Flow®️ Instructor
    • Cansu Canpas – Interpreter & Eternal Flow®️ Instructor

    Training Tools & Graduate Support
    • All aquatic therapy equipment will be provided during the training and gifted afterwards.
    • Graduates will receive referral and networking support.
    • Daily posts will be shared on the Turkish Water Society Instagram page throughout the training.
  • Training Details
    Training includes:
    • Official Certification
    • Manual
    • Aquatic therapy equipment (floaters, water pillow, nose clip, etc.)
    • Full 5-day Watsu Level 1 training program
    • Professional video & photography

    Fee & Registration
    Training fee: 20,000 THB (accommodation not included)
    Deposit: 10,000 THB to secure your place.

    Payment Schedule:
    Deposit is paid upon registration; the remaining amount is to be completed within 2 months.
    Remaining balance can be paid until the training start date.
    Limited to 18 participants. Your spot is confirmed once the deposit is received.

    Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another training.
    No transfers allowed within the last 15 days before the training.

    Discounts
    Bring-a-Friend Discount: 5% per person – the more friends you bring, the higher your discount!

    Accommodation
    • Accommodation Price: $600.
    • Accommodation will be in a house, guesthouse, Airbnb, or hotel style. Since it’s the island’s high season, options may vary.
    If you’d like to book accommodation, please contact us directly.
    Thank you for your interest — we look forward to meeting you in the water!

    With love,
    The Water Society
  • Svetlana Kaivalya
    With more than 20 years of practicing Raja and Buddhi Yoga, Mediation and Sound Therapy (8 years), Svetlana is passionate about helping others connect with their energy and deepness for healing and growth through sound, deep relaxation and meditation.

    She has been provided thousands of sessions for more than 6000 thousands of people, from private 1-2-1 to hundreds guests different ages, nationalities and conditions.

    Certified by 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.

    Svetlana is a founder of Samui Sound Healing Sanctuary Shantika, providing sessions and certification courses for worldwide famous luxury and wellness resorts and Yoga Centres. Her students open their Sound Healing Studios all over the world – in the USA, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Canada, England, South America & Hong Kong.

    Through the art of Sound Healing, Svetlana will guide you towards a state of deep relaxation, allowing the harmonizing vibrations to work their magic on your mind, body, and soul. As the sounds wash over you, you’ll feel a renewed sense of balance and rejuvenation, leaving the stress and worries of the outside world behind. You will gain tools and skills for creating beautiful and profound Sound healing sessions to bring others to the space of tranquility and serenity.

    After the training you can provide group and private Sound Healing and Therapy sessions for different clients and goals and open your Sound Therapy Studio with wide range of sessions.
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