WOGA® 1 & 2

In WOGA® we find all the virtues of Yoga such as postures (asana stretches), meditative work, breathing (pranayama) and eutonic work with the advantage of being immersed in warm water and benefiting from the effects of water on our physical and mental body.
Barcelona | May 2025

Taught by Gianni de Stefani & Natalia Chaverri Madden.

31st May – 01st June 2025 in Masia Magadins Nou – Moià (Barcelona), Spain

(12 hours accredited with Watsupath Training Institute https://watsupath.com and the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association http://watsu.com for the professional training in Watsu®)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

WOGA®: Water Yoga was developed in the 80’s by Gianni de Stefani. Is part of the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (www.waba.pro) and the only individual bodywork on W.A.B.A.

  • Thanks to its many physical and energetic properties, water will increase our bodily sensations tenfold.
  • Thanks to our buoyancy, water allows us to restrict the limiting effects of Earth’s gravity.
  • Hot water will promote muscle relaxation and allows us to exceed our usual limits.
  • Water also helps to calm the mind, to concentrate better and to find a state of serene peace.

Original price

250€

Early bird price

225€

Auditors price

175€

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The Accommodation-Catering-Facility fee is 250,00 € per person. This amount will be paid preferably through the payment gateway of the website, as a second payment, at least 1 month before the start of the course. You also have the option of paying it at the same time as the registration fee. It will be added to the enrolment fee and will appear on the invoice delivered at the end of the course.

CONTENTS

In WOGA® we find all the virtues of Yoga such as postures (asana stretches), meditative work, breathing (pranayama) and eutonic work with the advantage of being immersed in warm water and benefiting from the effects of water on our physical and mental body.

The program includes four different parts:

Part 1: Asanas (divided in 4 different chapters)

Asanas in standing position

Asanas at the wall

Asanas in floating position

Asanas underwater

Part 2: Pranayama, breathing and AICHI

Part 3: Meditations in the water

Part 4: Eutonic movements

PRE-REQUISITES

The 12 hour course is open to everyone; no yoga practice is necessary.

The course will be taught in English and Spanish.

QUALIFICATIONS

You will receive a Certificate issued by Watsupath Training Institute; unique training institute credited in Spain by W.A.B.A. Wolrdwide Aquatic Bodywork Association to teach Watsu®.

INSTRUCTORS

Gianni de Stefani

Aquatic Sports Professor, Swiss Swimming and Aquafitness instructor, Swiss Olympic and State Certified Adult Pedagogical Teacher and Founder of Aquatic Bodywork & Neurological De-programming and WOGA® (Water Yoga) Program. He teaches Basic Watsu®, Watsu® 1 – 2 – 3, Anatomy, Adapted Watsu® (Watsu® for special cases), Meditation for Watsu®, Baby Watsu®, WOGA and Oceanic Bodywork Aqua, first, second and third level.

He is the founder of Institute of Watsu® and Aquawellness India and the WOGA® Institute. His aim is to spread this beautiful water work in accordance with human needs, all over the world. He teaches currently in over 20 different states around the world.


Natalia Chaverri Madden

Holistic Balance Instructor, Licensed Physical Therapist, Master in Therapeutic Exercise, Yoga Teacher and Watsu® Instructor (Watsu® Basic and Watsu® 1, 2 & 3). Woga® teacher. Nati has been involved in yoga, bodywork and healing Arts since 1999. Since 2005 she has been providing Professional Watsu® Sessions and other related Water and Land Therapies. Regularly she travels to different places around the world to learn more about and teach Watsu® and other beautiful healing modalities. She founded Watsu® Costa Rica in 2006 and is working together with other instructors to develop the Latin American Watsu® Institute.

 

SCHEDULE

Commencing on Saturday, the 31st of May 2025 at 9am, and closing on Sunday, 1st of June 2025 at 5pm.

Arrival must be done the day before so that you can start the training the next day rested and focused. If you need to, you can also arrive on the day of the course, at least half an hour before the start, to complete registration and familiarise yourself with the facilities. The detailed timetable will be communicated on the first day of the retreat (approximately every day from 9am to 5pm, with a break for lunch and rest) and optional yoga first thing in the morning.

All the scheduled hours are needed, so please make every effort to be on time for the start and to organize your return home so that you do not have to leave before the end of the course. Any hour missed during the class must be covered with individual supervision.

REGISTRATIONS

The registration fee is 250,00 €. See below for discounts and reductions.

The registration fee includes all tuition fees, learning materials, assistance during class hours and W.A.B.A. registration fee.

It does not however include travel expenses, food and lodging costs, or the use of all class related facilities (See the following paragraph Facility Cost).

Registrations will be accepted on a first come – first served basis. The registrations will be valid only upon completion of the Registration Form and online payment.

REDUCTIONS
  • Early bird discount: Students completing their registration through the payment getaway before the 1st of March 2025 will get 10% discount. Not cumulative with other discounts. Coupon: woga
  • Auditor discount: Students that have attended this class before will get a 30% discount of the total course fee. Not cumulative with other discounts. Coupon: auditorwoga
CANCELLATION POLICY

If, after registering to the class, the student needs to cancel their registration, these rules and conditions will be applied:

-Cancellation is permitted only if requested in writing by email to info@watsupath.com at least 6 full weeks prior to beginning of the class.

-Cancellation requested via email 4 full weeks or more before the beginning of the class students will receive back their full deposit less a 50,00 Euros administration fee.

-Cancellations requested via email less than 4 full weeks before the class start date, will lose any refund of the deposit.

In case the minimum number of students is not achieved the organization has the faculty to postpone or cancel the course. In case of cancellation, you will be refunded the full deposit with no further compensation. In case of postponement the deposit will be refunded to the students who request it.

COURSE VENUE, MEALS and ACCOMMODATION

MAGADINS NOU, MASÍA DE TURISMO RURAL

Moianès Region, between Moià and I´Estany (Barcelona)

https://www.masiamagadinsnou.com/es


Masía:

Magadins Nou is a rural farmhouse located between forests and fields, in an isolated and quiet area that allows you to disconnect from civilization and reconnect with nature and your inner self.

We will have the whole rural house at our disposal. The farmhouse has double and triple rooms, all exterior rooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, a polyvalent room and numerous places in the garden where you can find your own space.

Check-in at the Masía is on 30th May from 6 pm.

Check-out is on June 1st after the end of the course.

The Accommodation-Catering-Facility fee is 250,00 € per person and includes:

  • Accommodation in double and triple rooms from the night of the 30th of May (2 nights)
  • Menu specially designed for us and prepared at the Masia
  • Use of the swimming pool
  • Use of polyvalent room and other spaces
  • Tourist taxes


This amount will be paid preferably through the payment gateway of the website, as a second payment, at least 1 month before the start of the course. You also have the option of paying it at the same time as the registration fee. It will be added to the enrolment fee and will appear on the invoice delivered at the end of the course.

We are responsible for the logistics of the class, and always happy to help you. It is your responsibility to find your tickets and transport.

HOW TO GET THERE

MAGADINS NOU, MASÍA DE TURISMO RURAL

Crtra. C-59, entre Moià y l’Estany. 08180, Barcelona (España)


GPS: 41°50’30.2″N 2°06’09.4″E

Código plus: R4R3+J2 Montvi de Baix

https://goo.gl/maps/WF6HAxas2pfMZpq37


From Barcelona:

By car: Exit on the Meridiana or the Rondas in the direction of Girona, pass the first toll, exit in the direction of Caldes de Montbui, follow the C-59 road to Moià first and continue in the direction of l’Estany. At Km 43, you will find the Magadins Nou signpost on the right.

By bus: From Estació d’Autobusos de Fabra i Puig, Line e9 to Moià. We will try to pick you up at the bus station in Moià, as the Masia is 6.5 km from this village.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Watsupath™ Training Institute

e-mail: info@watsupath.com