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Wastu® I & Halliwick Foundation: Back to Back this April 2023

This coming April we have decided to schedule these two popular courses back to back to give those who are interested in training in both modalities the opportunity and ease to undertake them consecutively and in once visit.

APRIL 2023 COURSES:

WATSU® I COURSE

DATES: APRIL 7th to 12th 2023

LOCATION: AQUANAT home of the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork, 545 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove, Perth, Western Australia

TRAINER: Anat Juran

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ABOUT WATSU:

Watsu is an extremely gentle form of therapeutic aquatic bodywork conducted in warm water. It works at many levels, from the purely physical to the emotional and spiritual. Watsu has been shown to relieve pain, release tension and reduce stress. It increases the body’s range of motion, improves circulation and radiates warmth, promoting deep relaxation and well-being.

More about Watsu: www.aiab.net.au/watsu

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association: www.watsu.com

WATSU I COURSE:

Watsu I is the first 50-hour module and the first step towards international practitioner certification.

It is also a lovely opportunity for anyone, practitioner or novice, to learn new skills, fine tune existing ones, be introduced to the world of aquatic bodywork, and spend 6 intensive days of personal learning and professional development in a unique environment gaining a memorable experience.

Students learn:

Techniques of how to stay grounded while floating a client in water
Practicing communication skills within a therapeutic context
Establishing body mechanics which utilise water properties
How to use breath to establish connection
The Watsu sequence (positions and movements)
Applying self care while supporting and moving others in water effortlessly
Applying grace within the flow of movements
Introduction to the concepts of Zen Shiatsu
Experiencing being held in water

Students successfully completing this course will be able to safely perform a simple 1-hour Watsu session, will be eligible for a ‘Watsu Student’ listing on the World Wide Aquatic Bodywork Association Registry (WABR), as well as be able to progress to the next module, WATSU II, in the practitioner certification program.

THE TRAINER:

Anat is an aquatic bodywork specialist, an internationally certified Watsu trainer and therapist.

More about Anat: www.aiab.net.au/anat-juran

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HALLIWICK FOUNDATION COURSE

DATES: APRIL 13th to 16th 2023

LOCATION: AQUANAT home of the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork, 545 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove, Perth, Western Australia

TRAINER: Fezia Tyebally

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ABOUT HALLIWICK:

Halliwick is an approach to teaching all people, in particular those with physical and/or learning difficulties, to participate in water activities, to move independently in water, and to swim.

It is based on a belief in the benefits that can be derived from activities in water, and sets out the fundamentals necessary for their learning. These benefits include physical, personal, recreational, social and therapeutic aspects.

The Concept has influenced hydrotherapy techniques and has been developed into specific therapeutic exercises.

HALLIWICK FOUNDATION COURSE:

This 4 day intensive course covers the theory behind the method, focusing on The Halliwick Ten-Point-Programme and implementation of the theory in the water.

Upon completion of this course students receive an internationally recognised certificate of completion issued by the International Halliwick Association (IHA).

More about The Ten Point Programme: vimeo.com/channels/halliwick

International Halliwick Association: halliwick.org/about/

THE TRAINER:

Fezia Tyebally is a Halliwick Lecturer with the IHA (International Halliwick Association).

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