Somatic Water Therapy Training – Foundation Level (50 Hours)

The Somatic Water Therapy Training is a 7-day immersive foundation program designed for those called to work with water as a therapeutic medium.

This professional training combines pool-based and open-water practice with somatic awareness, embodied facilitation, movement, breath, and integration. Participants are guided through experiential learning, supervised practice, and group processes that support both personal embodiment and professional development.

The training takes place in Dahab, Egypt — a location known for its calm waters, reliable conditions, and long-standing culture of ocean-based practice. Sessions are held in a dedicated retreat venue with pool access, as well as selected open-water environments in the Red Sea.

Professional Training Pathway
The Somatic Water Therapy Training is designed as a modular professional pathway rather than a single standalone course.

This 50-hour foundation training represents the first level of the pathway. Advanced and extended training modules are planned to follow, allowing practitioners to deepen their skills, log additional practice hours, and refine their facilitation over time.

Future training levels may include:

- Advanced Somatic Water Therapy Training
- Extended practice and mentorship modules
- Specialized trainings in group facilitation, trauma-informed practice, or open-water work

Completion of the foundation level is a prerequisite for all advanced modules.

Who This Training Is For
- Beginners called to work with water therapeutically
- Bodyworkers, osteopaths, therapists, yoga teachers
- Practitioners seeking an embodied, experiential foundation

This Training Is Not For
- Those looking for a holiday-only experience
- Large-scale or purely academic certifications
- Participants unwilling to engage in in-water practice

Foundational Curriculum (50 Hours)
This training introduces the core principles and practices of in-water somatic facilitation, with a strong emphasis on safety, presence, embodied perception, and relational attunement in water.

Key areas of study include:

- Foundations of somatic awareness in water
- Safety, holding, and support principles
- Nervous system regulation through water-based practice
- Pool and open-water facilitation
- Touch, boundaries, and consent in aquatic contexts
- Group dynamics and basic facilitation skills
- Integration practices and self-reflection

The emphasis of this level is experiential learning and supervised practice rather than theoretical instruction.

Certification & Recognition
Participants receive a certificate of completion issued by Oceanic Ventures upon successful participation in the 50-hour Somatic Water Therapy Training.

This certificate represents completion of the foundational level of the Somatic Water Therapy professional pathway.


Accommodation
Accommodation is provided on site for all participants.

- Shared apartments (twin beds) included
- Limited private apartments available as a single-room upgrade ($1000)

All participants stay at the same venue to support group cohesion and immersion.


📍 About Dahab, Egypt
Dahab is a small coastal town on the Sinai Peninsula, known for its calm atmosphere, crystal-clear waters, and long-standing culture of ocean-based practice.

Originally a Bedouin fishing village, Dahab has evolved into an international hub for freediving, diving, yoga, and embodied movement disciplines. It attracts practitioners, teachers, and facilitators from around the world who value simplicity, nature, and focused practice over mass tourism.

The Red Sea around Dahab offers exceptional conditions for water-based work: warm temperatures, high visibility, minimal currents, and easy access from shore. These conditions make it an ideal environment for somatic water therapy training, allowing participants to work safely and consistently in both pool and open-water settings.

Beyond the water, Dahab provides a grounded and relaxed retreat atmosphere, with desert landscapes, quiet beaches, and a slow rhythm that supports deep integration, rest, and group cohesion.

Environmental & Local Impact
As part of our commitment to the waters that host this training, a portion of the program supports marine protection efforts in the Red Sea region.

We contribute to established conservation initiatives working to protect coral reefs, marine life, and coastal ecosystems, and where possible, integrate local clean-up actions during the training week.

This approach allows participants to engage not only in somatic water practice, but also in conscious stewardship of the environments that make this work possible.