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WATSU® I COURSE

​19th - 24th January, 2026 with back-to-back option with Watsu II

Perth, Western Australia

Teacher: Anat Juran

About Watsu® I Training

Watsu® is a form of Aquatic Bodywork™ used for deep relaxation and is characterised by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in warm water.

 

This beautiful practice shows a breadth of physical and mental health benefits both for Watsu® clients and practitioners. 

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The Watsu® I training is designed to welcome new aspiring practitioners to their professional certification journey as well as allows existing practitioners and Watsu® students to fine-tune and build upon existing skills.

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This intensive hands on course is intended for anyone interested in warm water therapy, whether it is for personal enjoyment and self-development, or for professional development. 

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After participating in this course, students typically report that not only have they gained wonderful new practical aquatic therapy skills, but that they were also left with a lasting sense of well-being, a sense of connectedness, reduced stress levels, and profound and memorable experience which they will treasure for the rest of their lives.  

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Are you... Drawn to the healing potential of water?... Looking to enrich yourself with a retreat-like professional and personal development experience?... Seeking a deeper connection with themselves and others?​ This course is for you.

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WABA

Accredited

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50 Hours

6 Days

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AUD1680 

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Eligibility: No prior experience required.

  • Comfortable in chest-level warm water.

  • Able to stand, and use all limbs. We welcome you to get in touch with us to discuss suitability.

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Venue & Facilities: Perth Western Australia

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

  • Cosy changing rooms and showers

  • Outdoor & indoor lounge areas

  • Off-road parking, Bus stop a few steps away

  • Surrounded by cafes, shops & a nature reserve​​

 

-> See more about our the unique Aquanat centre here.​

Who Watsu® Training Is For

This course is open to anyone!​ IS THIS YOU?...​

  • Couples, Friends, or Family members

  • Carers, NDIS workers, Swimming Instructors

  • Yoga Teachers or Bodywork students / practitioners

  • Allied Health Providers, Physios & Hydro-therapists

  • Wellness Professionals and Spa Therapists

  • Massage Therapists

  • Perinatal support / health workers, Doulas, Midwives

  • Somatic practitioners

Course Format

Duration: Six full days (50 hrs)

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Delivery: In-person, hands-on training in a warm water indoors pool as well as land based classes.

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Structure & Study Load: ​Pre-course reading, about 30 hours of pool practice, and 20 hours involving discussions, movement exercises, self-study, and lectures on land.

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"I had the joy of receiving watsu 1 training with Anat. It was an immersive experience with lots of support and stillness, state of the art facilities and practices in the water and on land that will sustain and energise my ongoing learning journey of this warm water therapy and self study. Anat and her team offer kindness and embody the essence of their teachings. I'd highly recommend training's and courses offered in this heavenly space."

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How to enrol --> Get in touch with us to request your enrolment form. 
1. Course deposit of AUD700  + completed enrolment form are required in order to secure your spot. 
2. The remaining course fee of AUD980 is payable once a confirmation is issued by the AIAB (typically no later than 30 days prior to course commencement date). 

 

⚠️ Prior to booking accommodation and making travel arrangements - please wait for the course confirmation. It is recommended to opt for bookings with a favourable cancellation policy. ​

What You Will Learn

  • Techniques of how to stay grounded whilst floating a client in chest-level warm water.

  • Mindful breathing and how to coordinate movement and breath to establish a connection.

  • The Watsu® sequence, backbone positions and movements using appropriate application and contra-indications for each move. 

  • Body mechanics, body alignment, balanced footing and proper stance to utilise the water properties.

  • How to move the receiver from position to position in a seamless way, maintaining fluidity of movements throughout a session.

  • To develop awareness of the receiver’s rhythm, applying stillness and dynamic movement.

  • To become familiar with the correct use of communication, boundaries, standards of an ethical practice within a therapeutic context.

  • Self-care whilst supporting and moving others as effortlessly as possible in the water.

  • About the concept of Zen Shiatsu.

  • Exploring and sharing what “being held” means.

  • The professional parameters of being a Watsu® Practitioner.

  • What is the optimum pool requirements for aquatic bodywork sessions and equipment (depth, temperature, floats, etc.)

Cancellation Policy

If the AIAB cancels the course: The student will be entitled to a full refund including the deposit. This includes any exchange rate that the student might have endured. This excludes any other expenses the student endured such as for travel bookings and/or cancellation of accommodation. 

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If a student cancels their enrolment:  Any refund or/and cancellation requests must be made in writing to: info@aquanat.com.au​

  • Cancellation more than 60 days before the course commencement date: Full refund.

  • Cancellation less than 60 days and more than 30 days before the course commencement date: 50% refund.

  • Cancellation less than 30 days: Nil refund , full course fee 100% will be payable.

  • Once the course is confirmed: Nil refund , full course fee 100% will be payable.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will be able to perform a basic 30 minute to 1 hour of Watsu® session.

  • Receive an internationally recognised professional certificate upon completion.

  • Acquire 50 experience hours towards practitioner training on the official WABR (registry),.accredited by WABA (World Wide Aquatic Bodywork Association) and the AIAB (The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork).

  • Eligibility for a listing on WABR and the AIAB directories. 

  • Eligibility to enrol to intermediate courses such as Watsu® II and Healing Dance® I: This course  serves as a prerequisite for further training in Watsu® and other Aquatic Bodywork™ modalities. Hours of this course will count towards practitioner training.

What's Included

  • A printed or digital Watsu® course manual with diagrams and sequences.

  • Poolside notes, logbook, and other supporting documents.

  • Vegetarian food and drink provisions during the hours of the course and access to kitchenette.

  • Floats for use in the water during course hours.

  • Access to recommended reading and videos for ongoing inspiration.

  • Professional certificate upon successful completion.

What To Bring

  • Printed or digital copy of the course manual

  • Notebook and pen / tablet

  • 2 sets of bathers

  • 2 sets of towels/bath-robes

  • Flip flops / slippers for convenience

  • Water bottle

  • If you require ear plugs please bring enough pairs for the duration of the course

  • Toiletries, and skin care products for after pool use 

  • Comfortable clothes for land classes, and for after pool time

Visiting Perth From Other Australian States or Overseas?

Whether you’re a physiotherapist based in Sydney, a massage therapist from New Caledonia, a spa operator in Fiji, or a doula elsewhere in Oceania — we're here to help, and answer any questions about courses, travel logistics, accommodation, and more...

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