Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions we hear most. If you still have doubts, reach out on WhatsApp.
What do you do at Akwatica?
At Akwatica we combine different aquatic bodywork techniques into an integrated experience. The session includes hydrotherapy, Watsu, breathwork and mobility techniques, guided by dedicated facilitators in the heated pool. The combination adapts to what each person needs at the moment — more relaxation, more movement, or more inner listening.
What is Watsu?
Watsu (water shiatsu) is a form of aquatic bodywork developed in California in the 1980s. The facilitator supports the client in heated water and guides gentle movements, stretches and mobilizations. It blends shiatsu, craniosacral therapy and aquatic dance to induce deep relaxation.
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of heated water for bodywork. Buoyancy reduces weight on joints and muscles, warmth relaxes deep tissue, and movement in water eases range of motion without effort. At Akwatica we offer individual hydrotherapy with dedicated facilitators.
What are the benefits of hydrotherapy?
The effects come from the combination of warm water, buoyancy and weightless movement. The warmth and the float take the load off the joints and the spine, the muscles let go of what they hold all day, and the breath lengthens on its own. What people most often describe afterwards is a calm that lasts for hours, better sleep that same night, and a lightness that sometimes carries on for days. Every body responds in its own way — we describe what we hear, not what we guarantee.
Does Watsu help with chronic back pain?
Many people come to the session because of their back. Buoyancy takes the weight off the spine and allows mobilizations that would demand effort on land, and it is common to leave the water with that area looser. This is not treatment and does not replace medical care — if you live with chronic pain, talk to the facilitator before entering the water so the work can be adapted.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. You can stand up in the pool at any moment. The facilitator holds you throughout the whole session, and all you need to do is let yourself be guided. Even people afraid of water can do the session: it starts slowly, at the edge, in your own time, and only moves on once the body feels safe.
Will my head go under the water?
Only if you want it to. Nobody is taken under without their consent — if it is suggested during the session you can decline, and a single signal brings you back to the surface. In Dolphin Improvisation, which is a path of its own, part of the session does happen underwater with a nose clip, but that is always agreed before you get in.
Are there medical restrictions? Can I do it while pregnant?
Declaring any health condition before the session is mandatory — pregnancy, cardiac issues, recent injuries, neurological conditions, among others. The facilitator assesses each case and may decline the session if a risk is identified. For specific situations, such as people with any kind of disability, please reach out on WhatsApp before booking — that way we can prepare the best adaptation.
How long is a session?
Each individual session lasts 1 hour, but total time at Akwatica is at least 1 hour and 30 minutes. You can stay for tea afterwards and enjoy the beautiful Cerrado view. The group session (when available) lasts approximately 2 hours.
What should I bring to the session?
Swimwear (bikini, swim trunks, swimsuit), a large towel, flip-flops and something comfortable to wear afterwards — people usually leave the water deeply relaxed and want to stay cosy. A water bottle is useful. Vita Park has changing rooms. Avoid heavy meals in the 2 hours before the session.
How much does a session cost?
The price for an individual session is available on the booking page. Residents of Chapada dos Veadeiros get a different rate. Check current prices when booking.
Where is Akwatica located?
The Akwatica pool is inside Vita Park, in Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Chapada dos Veadeiros (GO), Brazil. View on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vita+Park+Alto+Para%C3%ADso+de+Goi%C3%A1s. For detailed directions, contact us on WhatsApp.
How do I book?
Booking is done online via /reservar. Pick a date, time and session type, then check out via Mercado Pago. Confirmation arrives by email with a magic link to manage your booking.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes, within the cancellation window (default 24 hours before the session). Cancellations within the window trigger an automatic refund via Mercado Pago. Outside the window, no refund. Use the magic link in your confirmation email to cancel.