Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork

🌊 Immerse Yourself in Transformation with Watsu® I & Watsu® II! 🌊

This September 2024, join us for an unforgettable exploration of healing and rejuvenation through Watsu. 💧

Dive into the therapeutic waters and experience the profound benefits of aquatic bodywork.

Don't miss out - Watsu® I & Watsu® II Training Courses are scheduled to run back-to-back, offering you the opportunity to fully indulge in this transformative experience over one visit, or just take one or the other.

Secure your spot now and embark on a path to wellness, personal growth and professional development!

https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/dive-into-transformation-watsu-i-watsu-ii-september-2024

Dive Into Transformation: Watsu® I & Watsu® II September 2024 Get ready for an immersive experience this September with back-to-back Watsu® I & Watsu® II, offering you the chance to explore the depths of aquatic therapy! Embark on a path of professional growth and personal transformation. Cultivate new skills, enhance existing techniques, and discover a mult...

Our wonderful group of students during the last Watsu® I & II courses in July 2023! 💙☯️

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UPDATE 14/6/23:

ONLY 4 spots left in Watsu I
ONLY 1 spot left in Watsu II
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*** ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT in WATSU® II this coming July! ***

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity and join like-minded individuals from all over Australia and the world in Aquatic Bodywork training at the beautiful Alfred Cove Aquanat centre!

Take time from everyday life and step into a warm indoor pool, learning new therapeutic skills, meeting new people with shared interests, in an intimate and enriching training environment.

Watsu® I (no previous experience required) & Watsu® II have been scheduled to run consecutively during the upcoming July school holidays, making it easier for you to complete both in one go, or just take one or the other.

Students often describe undertaking Watsu® training as a profound life-changing experience.

On the professional level... You will develop new skills and understandings, fine tune and build upon existing practice, and for some discover a whole new world of therapeutic options and benefits in warm water.

On a personal level... 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, connectedness and purpose, reduced stress levels, and a memorable experience which they will treasure for the rest of their lives.
Visit the link to learn more.

Watsu® I & Watsu® II: Back to Back This July 2023! Watsu® I and Watsu® II courses are scheduled to run consecutively during the upcoming July school holidays 2023!

This coming July, join like-minded individuals from all over Australia and the world in Aquatic Bodywork training!

Watsu® I (no previous experience required) & Watsu® II have been scheduled to run consecutively during the upcoming July school holidays, making it easier for you to complete both in one go, or just take one or the other. Don't miss out on this opportunity...!

Students often describe undertaking Watsu® training as a profound life-changing experience.

On the professional level... You will develop new skills and understandings, fine tune and build upon existing practice, and for some discover a whole new world of therapeutic options and benefits in warm water.

On a personal level... 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, connectedness and purpose, reduced stress levels, and a memorable experience which they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

Visit the link to learn more.

Watsu® I & Watsu® II: Back to Back This July 2023! Watsu® I and Watsu® II courses are scheduled to run consecutively during the upcoming July school holidays 2023!

What Does A HEALING DANCE® Session Looks Like?

Watch as Carole Condamine, a practitioner based in the South of France, walks through this powerful and beautiful practice in her recent short video:
http://wix.to/AGJqrYY

Healing Dance® is a form of Aquatic Bodywork in which elements of Watsu®, Waterdance, Trager method, movement, and dance, are integrated gracefully in body temperature warm water.

Harnessing the therapeutic benefits of whole body movement, gentle and professional touch, and nurturing warm water, soothes tensions and pains physically and mentally, and typically results in a profound sense of unwinding and wellbeing.

Aquatic Bodywork: A Healing Dance® Session A Film by Carole Condamine Produced by Amu Darya Studio "My name is Carole Condamine and I welcome you into a Healing Dance session. There are several technics in the family of aquatic bodywork. I started my aquatic journey by becoming a Watsu practitioner. I then discovered the Healing Dance, a rea...

Start Offering Professional Paid Sessions While Training To Become An Internationally Certified WATSU® Practitioner!

For more information on the WATSU® Spa Provider Program please visit: www.aiab.net.au/single-post/watsu-spa-provider-program

WATSU® I + WATSU® II are scheduled BACK TO BACK THIS JULY for aspiring providers to achieve their goals this year!

To book your place in courses and for more information please visit:
www.aiab.net.au/aquatic-bodywork-training

http://wix.to/QVFpdmh

Here is a list of courses scheduled with the AIAB for 2023, 2024 and 2025, including HALLIWICK FOUNDATION, HEALING DANCE® I, WATSU® I, WATSU® II, and... WATSU® III !

SPECIAL DISCOUNT on Healing Dance® I April 2024 - please visit the link for more details.

Some of the courses are scheduled to run back to back for your convenience.

Been waiting for WATSU® III to be offered in Australia?...

Mark your calendars and BOOK YOUR SPOT EARLY so that you don't miss out as SPACES ARE LIMITED!

Subscribe on the website to be the first to find out when more courses are announced.

For more information please click the link below or get in touch with us:
[email protected]
+61 (0) 8 9496 1622
0439 925 952
Whatsapp & texting available

More Courses With The AIAB Now Announced Watsu I, Watsu II, Watsu III, Healing Dance I, and Halliwick Foundation. Special discount offered! Watsu III coming to Australia!

Do you...

○ Want to unwind and slow down.

○ Enjoy warm water.

○ Enjoy massage.

○ Experience pain.

○ Experience stress.

○ Like gentle stretching and movement.

○ Wish to be nurtured and take time for yourself.

○ Need gentle therapeutic touch.

○ Seek a deeper connection with your body.

○ Want to experience something unique.

Then Aquatic Bodywork is for you!

Get in touch with us to find out more about experiencing or learning to perform Aquatic Bodywork Therapies.

www.aiab.net.au

In the photo: students of Watsu® I practising during their training with us September 2022.

Watsu® is a form of Aquatic Bodywork used for deep relaxation where a practitioner gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in warm water...

In training sessions, students of Watsu® practice with each other, recieving, giving, and observing.

Here are two of them during our last Watsu® I Course, September 2022 💙💙

For information about our Aquatic Bodywork courses please visit:

www.aiab.net.au/training

A post from the International Halliwick Association (IHA):

"Functional goals and water, written by Yael Yoshei, an Occupational Therapist and a Halliwick lecturer.
As water therapists, we use the unique properties of water to promote function in all areas of life. The buoyancy, turbulence, hydrostatic pressure, and other properties of water allow us to work on functional goals.

What is a functional goal? A functional goal is a statement of intent. When setting a goal, I am stating what I aspire to reach. The goals I focus on are those identified by my client or his/her family members as those that will enable him/her to participate in activities and functions that they consider meaningful.

Take for example Alon (pseudonym), a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with autism and Developmental Coordination Disorder. One of the main goals that the family wanted to emphasize in the treatment was improving Alon's chewing.

After observing Alon during a meal, we can analyse the goal:
In terms of structure and function, swallowing functions are normal. No difficulty was observed in swallowing a variety of textures. However, Alon does not close his lips while eating, so large amounts of food fall out of his mouth while eating. Also, Alon's pronunciation is not clear at times, because he has difficulty pronouncing sounds that require pressing the lips together (B, M, P).

In terms of activities and participation, this causes the family to feel discomfort while eating, especially at meals in public places, because Alon's way of eating is not aesthetic and does not match his age. For those who are not familiar with Alon's way of speaking, it is difficult to understand him because of his pronunciation difficulties.

In terms of personal and environmental factors, the supporting factors are a warm and supportive family that is very involved in treatment, Alon's high motivation, excellent cooperation and very good adjustment to the water.

In terms of the inhibiting factors, there is significant difficulty in learning new tasks and low-quality performance, due to the difficulty in motor planning.

The goal which was set: Alon will chew the food with his mouth closed for at least 30% of the meal time (according to the assessment of the parents and the educational staff) while eating solid food at home and at school, with a verbal reminder 3-4 times during the meal.

So what do we do in the water to promote this goal? Blow bubbles!
Bubbles are created when we blow air or make a sound in water. This is an important point because bubbles can also be produced with an open mouth, while with Alon we want to exhale while contracting the lips. Therefore, we used several exercises:
Blowing on a Halliwkc egg flip. In order for the egg to turn over, one must exhale while contracting the lips.

Blowing while making the sound "Uuuuu". Producing this sound also requires contraction of the lips.

Blowing a bird whistle, as in the picture. The choice of a whistle, rather than a straw, was because straw is usually used for inhaling and since Alon has difficulty planning movement, I didn't want him to confuse the various functions.

Blowing, beyond using the muscles of the mouth, also creates sensory stimulation. Alon feels the bubbles forming on his face while exhaling and the sensation of the lips contracting and closing.

To make the practice fun, we turned each type of practice into a game: who can blow the longest, blowing in turns, blowing strong and weak bubbles, or blowing on a Haliwick Egg until you reach the "goal" (a hoop floating on the surface of the water)..."

Functional goals and water, written by Yael Yoshei, an Occupational Therapist and a Halliwick lecturer.

As water therapists, we use the unique properties of water to promote function in all areas of life. The buoyancy, turbulence, hydrostatic pressure, and other properties of water allow us to work on functional goals.
What is a functional goal? A functional goal is a statement of intent. When setting a goal, I am stating what I aspire to reach. The goals I focus on are those identified by my client or his/her family members as those that will enable him/her to participate in activities and functions that they consider meaningful.
Take for example Alon (pseudonym), a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with autism and Developmental Coordination Disorder. One of the main goals that the family wanted to emphasize in the treatment was improving Alon's chewing.
After observing Alon during a meal, we can analyze the goal:
In terms of structure and function, swallowing functions are normal. No difficulty was observed in swallowing a variety of textures. However, Alon does not close his lips while eating, so large amounts of food fall out of his mouth while eating. Also, Alon's pronunciation is not clear at times, because he has difficulty pronouncing sounds that require pressing the llips ogether (B, M, P).
In terms of activities and participation, this causes the family to feel discomfort while eating, especially at meals in public places, because Alon's way of eating is not aesthetic and does not match his age. For those who are not familiar with Alon's way of speaking, it is difficult to understand him because of his pronunciation difficulties.
In terms of personal and environmental factors, the supporting factors are a warm and supportive family that is very involved in treatment, Alon's high motivation, excellent cooperation and very good adjustment to the water.
In terms of the inhibiting factors, there is significant difficulty in learning new tasks and low-quality performance, due to the difficulty in motor planning.
The goal which was set: Alon will chew the food with his mouth closed for at least 30% of the meal time (according to the assessment of the parents and the educational staff) while eating solid food at home and at school, with a verbal reminder 3-4 times during the meal.
So what do we do in the water to promote this goal? Blow bubbles!

Bubbles are created when we blow air or make a sound in water. This is an important point because bubbles can also be produced with an open mouth, while with Alon we want to exhale while contracting the lips. Therefore, we used several exercises:
Blowing on a Halliwick egg flip. In order for the egg to turn over, one must exhale while contracting the lips.
Blowing while making the sound "Uuuuu". Producing this sound also requires contraction of the lips.
Blowing a bird whistle, as in the picture. The choice of a whistle, rather than a straw, was because straw is usually used for inhaling and since Alon has difficulty planning movement, I didn't want him to confuse the various functions.
Blowing, beyond using the muscles of the mouth, also creates sensory stimulation. Alon feels the bubbles forming on his face while exhaling and the sensation of the lips contracting and closing.
To make the practice fun, we turned each type of practice into a game: who can blow the longest, blowing in turns, blowing strong and weak bubbles, or blowing on a Haliwick Egg until you reach the "goal" (a hoop floating on the surface of the water).
Feel free to add more ideas for exercises and games here!

Are you interested in Aquatic Bodywork?

Immerse yourself in a unique, calming, and truely life-changing training experience with The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork at Aquanat's new centre in Alfred Cove (Perth, Western Australia) this September!

Watsu® is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and healing. During one-on-one sessions, a Watsu® practitioner gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages the client in warm water.

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

This intensive 5-day course held from the 26th - 30th of September is intended for anyone interested in warm water therapy, whether it is for personal enjoyment and self-development, or for professional development.

You will experience Watsu® from the perspective of a recipient, practitioner and observer all under the guidance of internationally recognised aquatic therapist, swimming instructor and teacher trainer Anat Juran.

SPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED as this is an intimate and truly special training event designed to develop student's physical and emotional awareness, train in aquatic bodywork techniques and awaken joyful exploration in the water.

Visit www.aiab.net.au/watsu1course to learn more and reserve your spot for this unique training experience.

www.aiab.net.au
[email protected]
+61 (0) 8 9496 1622
+61 (0) 439 925 952 (Whatsapp & Texting available)
545 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove, Perth Western Australia

Watsu I Course | The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork An intensive 5-day beginner Aquatic Bodywork course, intended for anyone interested in warm water therapy, whether it is for personal enjoyment and self-development, or for professional development.

Are you a swimming instructor looking to improve your teacher skills and offer aquatic therapies as part of your practice with students? Do you work with individuals with special needs or physical challenges?

Limited spaces are now available to study HALLIWICK FOUNDATION!

Train at Aquanat's state-of-the-art boutique aquatic centre in Alfred Cove, Perth, Western Australia, home to the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork's training courses.

This short, yet intensive aquatic instruction course is intended for existing swim teachers or aspiring teachers wishing to expand their tool kit. You will gain a broader understanding of how to help individuals experiencing physical or mental challenges become free and independent in water.

Carers, teachers, instructors, relatives, friends, and therapists of individuals who experience challenges - this course is for you!

Halliwick Foundation with international instructor Fezia Tyebally of Amirs Gym, will be taking place 6TH - 9TH OCTOBER 2022.

Visit www.aiab.net.au/halliwickfoundationcourse to learn more and reserve your spot for this unique training experience.

www.aiab.net.au
[email protected]
+61 (0)8 9496 1622
+61 (0) 439 925 952 (Whatsapp calls & texting available)

Halliwick Foundation Course | The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork An intensive 4-day course intended for aquatic instructors, carers, relatives, friends, and therapists, seeking to expend their swim instruction tool kit in general and particularly to help individuals with special needs.

"Part MASSAGE, part FLOAT TANK, part MEDITATION, part DANCE, the experience of warm water therapy is multi-sensorial and has indescribable qualities..."

Watch our affiliated therapist from the East Coast, Water Wisdom - Rebecca Czapnik, and clients, talk about warm water therapies...

Warm Water Therapy Part MASSAGE, part FLOAT TANK, part MEDITATION, the experience of warm water therapy is multi-sensorial and has indescribable qualities.

Warm Water Healing with Rebecca Czapnik Warm Water Healing (often called Watsu or Aquatic Therapy) was created in the early 1980’s in California and Europe and refers to a range of warm water heali...

Whether you are a healthy individual or suffer from pain or stress related conditions, having Watsu® sessions has been reported to result in various health benefits including physical relaxation, relief of physical tension, pain relief, increased mobility and flexibility, improved quality of life, spiritual experiences, and increased psychological health.

Click below to read more...

To book Aquatic Therapy Sessions and/or Enrol In Training & Courses at our Alfred Cove centre, please contact us!

www.aiab.net.au
[email protected]
+61 (0) 8 9496 1622
+61 (0) 439 925 952 (WhatApp available)

WATSU® Reported As Effective In Reduction Of Pain And Stress & Improvements In Life Quality ...relaxation, relief of physical tension and pain, increased mobility & flexibility, improved life quality, increased psychological health

Love this video!
Especially towards the end where Ai-Chi moves are used to improve balance, the usage of breath for movement control, and the hands and legs cross movement that is known to help with the regeneration of neurons.
Also, notice the therapist's language and pace...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEG5_3VWFOU

Research into the benefits of Watsu is growing...

A meta analysis found consistent beneficial effects of Watsu on pain reduction, sleep quality, increased relaxation, better physical functioning, and reduced mental issues:

Meta Analysis Finds WATSU Improves Pain, Sleep, Relaxation, Physical Function And Mental Issues Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32168328/ Background: WATSU (portmanteau word: water and shiatsu) is a form of passive hydrotherapy in chest-deep thermoneutral water (35°C = 95°F = 308.15 K). It combines elements of myofascial stretching, joint mobilization, massage, and shiatsu and is rep...