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Watsu® Training July 2026 - Experience the Power of Aquatic Bodywork

  • Feb 11
  • 3 min read

Start your new year immersed in calm, healing waters. We’re delighted to bring back back-to-back Watsu® I and Watsu® II courses in July 2026 – the perfect time to deepen your journey into aquatic bodywork or start fresh with an inspiring new path.


Experience the Benefits of Watsu® Therapy


Whether you're just beginning, or ready to build on your existing practice or Watsu® skills, this is your opportunity to experience the profound benefits of Aquatic Bodywork in a supportive, spa-like environment. Aquatic bodywork combines gentle movements with the buoyancy of water, promoting physical and emotional healing.






Is Watsu® Training For You?


Our courses attract a wide range of people, including:


💧 Carers and support workers

💧 Wellness professionals, yoga teachers, and spa therapists

💧 Massage therapists, bodyworkers, and somatic practitioners

💧 Physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, and allied health providers

💧 Perinatal support workers, doulas, and midwives

💧 Anyone drawn to water, therapy, and healing connection





Course Dates – July 2026


Watsu® I Course 📅 July 7th – 12th, 2026 🌱 Beginner | No prerequisites


Spend six enriching days learning the fundamentals of aquatic bodywork. Earn 50 hours toward your certification with the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA). You will gain valuable tools for both professional practice and personal healing.


Watsu® II Course 📅 July 14th – 19th, 2026 🌊 Intermediate | Prerequisite: Watsu® I


Take your practice deeper with advanced techniques, greater flow, and refined connection. You will earn another 50 hours toward certification in a nurturing and transformative environment.


👉 Complete one course or both – either way, you’ll walk away changed.


  • Two people in a pool; one is floating, supported by the other. Calm, focused expressions, yellow flotation aids visible. Water setting.
  • People floating in a pool with instructors, practicing relaxation techniques. Indoor setting, light walls, some posters visible. Calm mood.
  • Two people support floating individuals in a steamy indoor pool, creating a calm atmosphere. Text: "The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork."
  • Two women floating in a pool, supported by two women. Calm setting with blue water and a serene atmosphere.
  • Two people in a pool, one cradling the other's head. Calm, focused expression. Water reflects light. Text: Aquatic Bodywork.
  • Two women in a pool, one cradling the other. The older woman smiles serenely. A water bottle sits on the pool's edge.
  • Two people practice aquatic therapy in a pool, one supporting the other. Calm setting with colorful pool noodles in the background.
  • Two women in a pool practicing aquatic therapy, one supports the other. Another pair in the background. Calm, blue water setting.
  • A man supports a relaxed woman floating in a pool, under soft lighting. She wears a floral swimsuit. Text: The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork.



Connection, Growth & Discovery


✔ Build new skills

✔ Deepen your therapy practice

✔ Connect with like-minded students from across the globe

✔ Experience the soothing, meditative power of warm water

✔ Supportive, small group learning in warm hydrotherapy pool

✔ WABA-accredited training recognised worldwide

✔ Pathways towards Watsu Practitioner certification

 ✔ A transformative experience in connection, presence and a professional healing touch


"The moment I stepped into the water I felt my whole body sigh with relief…" — Watsu Client

For Aspiring Watsu® Spa Providers & Practitioners


These courses are part of the Watsu® Spa Provider Program. This program is ideal for licensed health, wellness, or aquatic professionals seeking to offer extraordinary services in their practice.


"The experience went far beyond the benefit for my physical well-being... it reminded me how we can spread so much peace through gentle touch." — Watsu Student

  • a pretty view of a wooden bench with grey cushions in front of a green leafy wall
  • a water level view of a pool with light blue water and comfortable looking sofa benches in front of a green leafy wall
  • spa black basin with a wooden mirror and a green plant
  • Close up of salt lamp and candle with plant on wooden table.


Venue: Aquanat Centre – Perth, Western Australia


545 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove


Home to the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork (AIAB), our tranquil centre offers:


  • Indoor warm-water pool (chest-depth, 34–35°C)

  • Beautiful changing rooms and showers

  • Outdoor & indoor lounge areas

  • Reverse osmosis water system

  • Air-conditioning and kitchenette

  • Off-road parking

  • Right next to public transport

  • Surrounded by cafes, shops & a nature reserve



Woman with wet hair rests in a pool, gazing at the camera. Blue water surrounds her, creating a calm and relaxed mood.

Meet Your Trainer

Anat Juran


Anat is a passionate educator and experienced aquatic bodywork therapist with international training and decades of experience. Her teaching style is nurturing, precise, and transformative.


“Being in the water and connecting with people has been my passion and medicine since I remember myself...”

Curious to learn more? Read Anat’s story here: My Watsu Journey.


📩 Ready to Dive In?


Spaces are limited. Reserve your place now for one or both courses and begin the new year with a powerful step toward healing, learning, and connection.




The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork logo in colour with water reflection

info@aquanat.com.au | +61 (0)439 925 952

 
 
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