BioAquatics™ Exploration classes

All BioAquatic™ Exploration classes have the same basic format and are designed to complement the Upledger core curriculum. The introductory BioAquatic Exploration classes are open to therapists with varying levels of CST training. The Shared Connections BioAquatic Exploration class (BAER) is open to therapists with CST training and people with whom they share a relationship. 

The BioAquatic™ Exploration classes relate to the Dolphin Accompanied CranioSacral Therapy Integrative Programs (DATIP). In order to be a support therapist in a DATIP program, at least one prior BioAquatic Exploration (BAEC, BAES, or BAEA) class is required for all therapists. The BioAquatics: Advanced Dolphin Accompanied CST (BADA) class is recommended for all therapists and is required for DATIP Primary Therapists.

Class Requirements & Format

  • (BAEC) requires completion of CranioSacral Therapy I, and students of any subsequent level of education in the UI curriculum may attend.

    This four day techniques-focused class begins your education in BioAquatics and Dolphin Accompanied Therapy.

    You will be able to spend time in the water with dolphins, learning and practicing Dolphin Accompanied CranioSacral Therapy. You will also experience the multi-therapist application of CranioSacral Therapy techniques while working in small groups in the water.

  • (BAES) requires the completion of SomatoEmotional Release I.

    This four day class allows you to spend time in the water with dolphins, discovering the magic of these wise and sensitive creatures as well as explore, integrate and apply CranioSacral Therapy techniques with BioAquatics and dolphin-accompanied dynamics.

    You will also experience the multi-therapist application of CranioSacral Therapy techniques while working in small groups in the water.

  • (BAEA) requires the completion of CranioSacral Therapy- Advanced I.

    You will learn and experience the multi-therapist application of Advanced CranioSacral Therapy techniques while working in small groups in the water, as well as traditional land-based settings, and have the opportunity to experience and practice Dolphin Accompanied CranioSacral Therapy.

    You will explore, integrate and apply Advaned CranioSacral Therapy techniques with BioAquatic and dolphin-assisted dynamics.

  • (BAER) This workshop blends CranioSacral Therapy (CST), SomatoEmotional Release (SER), and relationship enhancement skills. This combination offers the opportunity for participants to share these experiences with someone close to them who does not have a CST background.

    A CST practitioner who meets the prerequisite of having taken SomatoEmotional Release 1 may bring a non-therapist partner: significant other, colleague, friend, family member- any adult relationship except clients. Each therapist may be joined by up to two others, who are not required to be therapists. They only need to be open to receiving at least one Aquatic CranioSacral Therapy session per day and be supportive of others during their sessions in the water or on the table.

    Individual registrations are not available for this class.

  • (BADA) requires the completion of Advanced I and two previous BioAquatics Exploration classes.

    This class is part of our therapist training program for Dolphin Accompanied CranioSacral Therapy. This class focuses on Dolphin Accompanied Therapy - you will be both a client and a therapist each day, and class discussions will include sharing about each of these experiences.

  • Each 4 day class will include:

    · Dolphin Accompanied Therapy session(s)

    · A dolphin swim (except for the BADA class)

    · Techniques and practice of Aquatic CranioSacral Therapy

    · Table therapy when appropriate

    · CranioSacral Therapy sessions in the ocean

    · Discussion, sharing, and therapeutic processing of significant experiences

    · Exploration of inter-species interaction, communication and healing

DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR TRIP TO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN THE DOLPHIN ACCOMPANIED THERAPY PROGRAM THAT FOLLOWS EACH SCHEDULED CLASS!