8 Jul 2026
1 day
Watsu® for Couples — Trust and Connection
Tuscany retreat centre
“To receive WATSU® is to surrender to a supported float, offered with care and deep listening.”
2000Since
25+
Years of excellence
WHAT IS WATSU®
Water, touch & deep listening
WATSU® (Water Shiatsu) is one of the most innovative wellness arts in the world — born in the vibrant 1980s from the intuition, research, and poetic vision of Harold Dull. Practiced in body-temperature water (approximately 34.5°C), it combines the ancient principles of Shiatsu with the therapeutic and regenerative qualities of warm water.
Receiving WATSU® means surrendering to a supported float, offered with care and deep listening. Within this protected space, the body experiences a state of trusting release. Through a rhythmic alternation of stillness and movement, a harmonious dance unfolds — in connection with the breath, the body is invited to explore free, organic movement emerging from a deep inner source.
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
Choose your path
Three ways to experience the transformative power of WATSU®
01
For everyone
Individual sessions
Experience the transformative power of WATSU® firsthand. Each session is uniquely tailored to your specific physical and emotional needs, held within a safe, private, and protected environment.
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Open to all · no prerequisites
Experiential journey
Day and weekend workshops exploring the full depth of aquatic bodywork — from meditation and breath to couples connection, movement, and emotional regulation. Suitable for everyone, no age limits.
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WABA certified · 20 months
Professional training
Our flagship 500-hour WATSU® Practitioner Training — officially certified by WABA International, recognised by S.I.Co., and endorsed by founder Harold Dull himself. Aligned with Italian Law 4/2013.
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What WATSU® does for you
A single session activates a natural process of release — accumulated tension gradually softens, the constant flow of thoughts quiets, and feelings of deep calm, clarity, and renewed vital energy naturally emerge.
Deep surrender & trust
The warm water and quality of touch create a profound sense of safety, enabling the body and mind to fully let go.
Joint freedom & connective flow
Restores greater joint mobility and connective tissue fluidity, releasing held tension throughout the body.
Stress & emotional regulation
Supports balance of the Autonomic Nervous System, fostering presence and improved emotional regulation.
Biological cycle support
Supports regulation of sleep, digestion, heart coherence, menstrual cycle, and breathing patterns.
Mental clarity & inner calm
Deep relaxation induces enhanced focus and centring, promoting a state of inner silence and profound calm.
Perinatal & special needs support
Accompanies pregnant women, expecting couples, people with disabilities, and those in rehabilitation.
ABOUT US
Watsu Italia
Training Institute
Founded in 2000 by a group of instructors trained directly with Harold Dull, Watsu Italia has dedicated itself to promoting and disseminating WATSU® — the first form of aquatic bodywork — throughout Italy and the world. Our team-based approach, recognised at an international level, has shaped the institute into a centre of excellence for somatic learning and aquatic bodywork.
In 2023, Watsu Italia was officially recognised as a Counseling School by S.I.Co. (Italian Counseling Association) — a significant milestone that further elevates the professional standing of every WATSU® Practitioner we train.
WABA International
Certified training institute
WABR Registry
Registered on watsu.com
S.I.Co (2023)
Official Counseling school
Law 4/2013
Italian national compliance
Learn about us“Watsu Italia was among the first training institutes to distinguish itself for its strong team-based approach, including at an international level.”
2000
Founded
500+
Practitioners trained
4
Expert instructors
S.I.Co
Counseling school
OUR TEAM
Meet the instructors
TESTIMONIALS
What participants say
“Receiving WATSU® was a profound experience of letting go — unlike anything I have ever known. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply renewed.”
“The professional training with Watsu Italia completely transformed my practice. The depth of the teaching, both technical and human, is exceptional.”
“As a physiotherapist, integrating WATSU® into my work has opened entirely new dimensions of healing. The institute's methodology is rigorous and deeply humane.”
Ready to begin
your journey?
WABA certified · S.I.Co recognised · Founded 2000