The training in Aquatic Body Work is open to all, and especially to physiotherapists, massage therapists, or those experienced in body work.

Dariya Kuznik und Daniel Bongard, as senior trainers in Aquatic Body Work, and have trained Aquatic Body Work therapists and trainers here in Auroville since 15 years.

The trainings given by Dariya and Daniel are generally accredited by WABA, the worldwide Association of Aquatic Body Work.

Aquatic bodywork, a holistic warm water treatment, is a quickly growing deep relaxation and healing modality recommended by physiotherapists, massage therapists and health practitioners around the world.

Under the umbrella of Watsu India, Quiet Healing Center offers a complete professional Watsu training, which is internationally recognized by WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association). The Watsu Practitioner Certification Program is divided into three levels and consists of 513 hours in total. It usually takes two to three years to complete the training, after which students receive an official Watsu practitioner certificate and are allowed to offer paid sessions to clients worldwide.

Quiet Healing Center also organizes Assistant and Instructor Training courses for certified Watsu practitioners, who want to pursue a Watsu teaching career. In addition, Quiet Healing Center offers Woga (Yoga in Water) workshops and Woga Instructor Trainings, which are open to certified instructors or long-time bodyworkers in aquatic sports or any other type of bodywork.

Benefits of Aquatic Body Work

• offers profound relaxation and a unique sense of weightlessness
• releases stress, tension and fatigue
• reduces physical pain, especially neck and back pain
• increases flexibility and range of motion
• regulates breathing and sleep patterns
• resolves traumas associated with water, birth, and near-drowning experiences
• builds calmness, focus, and trust in oneself and with others

Aquatic bodywork, a holistic warm water treatment, is a quickly growing deep relaxation and healing modality recommended by physiotherapists, massage therapists and health practitioners around the world.