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

Thank you for your interest — we look forward to meeting you in the water!

With love,
The Water Society