Learning Program
Requirements to be registered on the WABA registry
as a Watsu India - WABA practitioner (2020)
Students will be recognized worldwide as Watsu practitioner as soon as the following requirements are fulfilled:
Watsu Level 1
Watsu Basic & OBA [Oceanic Bodywork Aqua]
Introduction (24h) or
Watsu & OBA [Oceanic Bodywork Aqua] Basic (31h) or
Watsu & Liquid Flow Basic (27h)
Watsu 1 (Transition Flow)
Shiatsu for Watsu
Watsu & Meditation
(can also be done during level 2 or 3)
Watsu & Breathing
(can also be done during level 2 or 3)
24 Hours
34 Hours
50 Hours
15 Hours
15 Hours
Optional: 1 supervision between Watsu 1 and Watsu 2 (or a demonstration of mastery of Watsu 1 to be given to a WABA recognized teacher or assistant)
Recommended: give minimum 5-10 sessions between Watsu 1 and Watsu 2 (not more than 3 to the same person/receiver)
Recommended: receive minimum 2-3 sessions from a certified Watsu practitioner
Watsu Level 2
Watsu 2 (Expanded Flow)
Anatomy for Aquatic Bodyworkers
(can also be done during level 3)
Tantsu or equivalent course
based on teacher's case-by-case evaluation
Electives classes
50 Hours
50 Hours
50 Hours
100 Hours
Electives courses and/or audits:
- • Liquid Flow Essence
- • OBA 1, 2, 3 & 4
- • WaterDance courses
- • Healing Dance courses
- • All other WABA recognized courses (see www.watsu.com)
It is also highly recommended to audit (repeat) one or two of any water course (such as Watsu 1 or 2).
Demonstration of mastery of Watsu 2 to a recognized WABA teacher before applying for a Watsu 3 course
Recommended: give minimum 10-15 sessions between Watsu 2 and Watsu 3 (not more than 3 to the same person/receiver)
Recommended: receive minimum 5-8 sessions from a certified Watsu practitioner
Watsu Level 3
Watsu 3
Adapted Watsu
(can also be done during level 2)
Inner Watsu or equivalent classes
(can also be done during level 2)
50 Hours
25 Hours
50 Hours
Give a hands-on session to a recognized WABA teacher after Watsu 3
Total logged sessions given during training period: minimum 15 to 25 (not more than 3 to the same person/receiver)
Total logged sessions received during training period: minimum 7-11 from a certified Watsu practitioner
Provide Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate
Total
513 Hours
This learning program is estimated to be completed in about 3 years.
Continuing training:
after completing the certification process, 50 hours of training is required every 3 years to keep the practitioner status valid.
