INNER OCEAN IMMERSION
foundations of the collective water, sound and movement journey
FOUNDATIONS OF INNER OCEAN
the collective water, sound & movement journey
8 Days
4—11 November 2024
@ The Yoga Barn, Ubud | Bali
the collective water, sound & movement journey
8 Days
4—11 November 2024
@ The Yoga Barn, Ubud | Bali
You will receive:
— 30 hours of experiential learning through the Inner Ocean Approach: water, sound, and movement therapy
— 25 hours of water-based therapy training that weaves together conscious touch and bodywork through the internationally recognized Worldwide Aquatic Bodyworkers Association to begin the path towards certification (please inquire)
— 30 hours of experiential learning through the Inner Ocean Approach: water, sound, and movement therapy
— 25 hours of water-based therapy training that weaves together conscious touch and bodywork through the internationally recognized Worldwide Aquatic Bodyworkers Association to begin the path towards certification (please inquire)
"Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within."
-Dr. Gabor Maté
Join us for a uniquely immersive experiential learning program in the heart of Bali
During eight enriching days together, we will delve into the Heart & Art of working with water, movement, and vibrational therapy. Discover how these tools facilitate compassionate self-inquiry and set energy into motion, allowing us to investigate the rich landscape of our inner world.
Learn to give and receive, tap into your wild power, and experience deeply nourishing relaxation.
Gain knowledge and expertise needed to facilitate profound physical and emotional shifts within yourself. Whether you're an experienced water worker seeking to expand your relationship with the water or an individual beginning your new path in water-based therapy, we’re excited to have you unite with us to make a meaningful impact in the world of holistic wellness.
Learn to give and receive, tap into your wild power, and experience deeply nourishing relaxation.
Gain knowledge and expertise needed to facilitate profound physical and emotional shifts within yourself. Whether you're an experienced water worker seeking to expand your relationship with the water or an individual beginning your new path in water-based therapy, we’re excited to have you unite with us to make a meaningful impact in the world of holistic wellness.
This eight day program seamlessly integrates the somatic and relational elements of the Inner Ocean Approach with foundational techniques in water-based therapy, enriched by the cultural wisdom of our home, Bali, Indonesia
(with surprises woven in)
(with surprises woven in)
- Discover the guiding principles of Inner Ocean Journeys through collective learning
- Go deeper into our various offerings
- Receive guided somatic movement practices to deepen body awareness and relaxation
- Experience guided meditation for breath-centered mindfulness and inner peace
- Journey through various expressive dance forms rooted in dance therapy and somatics
- Discover the art of Contact Improvisation as a fluid, deeply meditative non-verbal relational practice
- Drop into flow state and cultivate a deeper connection to the body's natural rhythms and impulses for movement
- Experience vocal activation as a pathway to discovering our most authentic way of being
- Unwind your body and mind through sound and vibrational medicine for deep relaxation
- Explore the intersection of primordial rhythms and nervous system regulation
- Connect with the rhythmic pulse of the drum to access altered states of consciousness and self-discovery
- Explore the depths of your unique emotional landscape through a trans-personal lens
- Gain insights and tools for personal growth, healing, and self-understanding in a supportive environment, held by the embrace of warm water
- Explore the foundational elements of conscious touch & bodywork on land and in water
- Flowtation is an entry level course designed to equip you with the tools to safely support someone in the water
- Created by Alexander George, founder of the Healing Dance technique, and taught by Michael Hallock
- Credits contribute towards a more extensive education in Aquatic Bodywork and Inner Ocean Facilitators program
Our Immersion Team
Inner Ocean Collective is a dedicated group of experienced aquatic bodywork therapists, sound healers and dancers from around the world.
We’ll be guiding this 8 day journey alongside our mentor and friend Michael Hallock, a renowned Watsu therapist and teacher of Healing Dance aquatic bodywork. Our passion is to celebrate and share the wisdom of liquid intelligence with individuals and communities around the world.
We’ll be guiding this 8 day journey alongside our mentor and friend Michael Hallock, a renowned Watsu therapist and teacher of Healing Dance aquatic bodywork. Our passion is to celebrate and share the wisdom of liquid intelligence with individuals and communities around the world.
Daily Flow
*Please note that daily detailed schedule will be released closer to training
9AM
Morning Movement Sessions, Water & Drum Journeys, Bodywork Training, Theory
12:30–2PM
Lunch, Rest & Digest
2PM
Sharing wisdom of the collective, Sound Medicine Sessions, Restorative Movement, Bodywork Practice
6PM
Reflections & Closing
9AM
Morning Movement Sessions, Water & Drum Journeys, Bodywork Training, Theory
12:30–2PM
Lunch, Rest & Digest
2PM
Sharing wisdom of the collective, Sound Medicine Sessions, Restorative Movement, Bodywork Practice
6PM
Reflections & Closing
Learn valuable skills from our Inner Ocean Facilitation team in a serene and supportive environment tucked away in the heart center of Ubud, Bali. Feel at home in Southeast Asia's largest therapy pool (heated to body temperature) in the warm company of the collective.
Not Included: Airfare / Transportation to Ubud, Meals, Accommodation
Please note we are a small team and we are in the water more than we are online.
If you don't hear from us within 24 hrs, please reach out via WhatsApp :)
If you don't hear from us within 24 hrs, please reach out via WhatsApp :)
The Immersion Team
Inner Ocean Collective X Michael Hallock
- BethanyBethany is an interdisciplinary creative, a lifelong student of movement, and a creature of the water—hailing from turtle island. Her excitement for dance brought her to study at the Indonesian Academy of Arts in 2016, where she began ongoing collaborations with international and Indonesian artists and performers around the volcano-dotted island of Java. Over the course of a decade she’s passionately studied traditional/contemporary dance and martial arts, as well as the therapeutic practices of yin yoga, freediving, contact improvisation and Aquatic Bodywork (Healing Dance). Since moving to the mystic waters of Bali, Bethany has co-founded Inner Ocean Collective, a women centered cooperative of somatic movement facilitators, bodyworkers, and sound healers, together utilizing water as a tool for compassionate self-inquiry and collective remembrance.
- AnikaCo-founder of Inner Ocean Collective, Anika was initially drawn to healing modalities as a respite from her demanding corporate career in Australia. In 2016, she made the decision to transition from Finance to become a yoga teacher in Melbourne, where she experienced a profound transformation in her approach to both movement and life. Adding various healing modalities to her training such as Theta Healing, Aquatic Bodywork (Healing Dance), Breathwork and Body-Mind Centering, Anika's aspiration is to inspire the expansion of our innate ability to feel and experience each moment fully, as it is. A gentle and loving space holder, Anika dedicates her life to create and curate a safe space, especially for women to feel confident to speak their authentic voice and move their body.
- NathaniaNathania has a diverse background, having grown up in both Indonesia and Australia with a family deeply involved in preserving traditional Minahasan culture and contributing to the modern Indonesian music scene. Her passion for interdisciplinary arts, music, movement, psychology, and connection to nature has led her to explore, study, and travel extensively. After experiencing the sudden loss of a family member in 2019, Nathania rekindled her love for music, completing a Diploma of Sound Therapy in 2022. Additionally, she has pursued certifications in Yin and Ayurvedic training in Kerala, India and is currently studying Heartself Intelligence Meditation and its applications in transpersonal psychology under the tutelage of Dr. Margret Rueffler.
- XandraXandra walked away from her corporate career almost 20 years ago to become a full-time mom and travel the world with her family, finally settling in Bali in 2014. Along this journey, she faced personal challenges that led her to deeply reconnect with herself, embracing Reiki, yoga, Ayurveda, breathing practices, and Shamanism. Her encounter with the transformative power of water during a Water Journey became a healing source and reflection of her inner journey. Through these experiences, she discovered the potential of her body, mind, and soul, which she now incorporates into her sessions, using the shamanic drum to integrate teachings and wisdom into her approach, inspiring others on their paths of self-discovery and personal growth.
- MichaelKnown affectionately as “Michael Watsu”, Michael is a Watsu therapist and a teacher of the Healing Dance form of aquatic bodywork. He approaches the therapy as an art form, and each session is an intuitive dance unfolding deeper connection with oneself. A pioneer of aquatic bodywork in Asia Pacific, Michael resides in Bali and teaches internationally.
Learn more about Michael
WhatsApp : +62 812 9948 4572
innerocean.world@gmail.com
innerocean.world@gmail.com
Ubud | Indonesia
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