{"id":517,"date":"2026-05-28T07:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diving-aware.com\/?page_id=517"},"modified":"2026-07-04T10:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T10:07:29","slug":"aqua-alignment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diving-aware.com\/en\/aqua-alignment\/","title":{"rendered":"Aqua Alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-457715d8edf8494299e9d68ed02b5dae\">Aqua Alignment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c262ed6e5ded9c8e12e5eedc259347c wp-block-paragraph\">Alignment through Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquatic, physical and integrative support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water can become a place for relaxation, reflection and inner clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">With <strong>Aqua Alignment<\/strong>, Philippe offers a personalised approach to support through water, the body and mindfulness.<br>This experience is aimed at people who wish to slow down, regain a sense of calm, reconnect with their bodily sensations and gain clarity on what they are going through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is neither a conventional diving course nor a form of medical therapy.<br>It is a gentle, structured and safe environment, where water serves as a medium for mindfulness, re-centring and personal integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A personalised approach drawing on a range of disciplines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment is an approach developed by Philippe Galland, drawing on his personal and professional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, it is based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>his experience as a diving instructor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his coaching practice;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his training in hypnosis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his Level 2 OBA practitioner certification \u2014 Oceanic Bodywork Aqua;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>her experience as a Human Design analyst;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>its commitment, through Diving Aware, to fostering a more mindful relationship with the water and marine life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment is not presented as a replica of the OBA method.<br>It is a personal approach, inspired and informed by various practices, centred on water, the body, clarity and integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment may be right for you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you are going through a period of personal or professional transition;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you feel the need to slow down and reconnect with yourself;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you are experiencing a sense of tiredness, a lack of focus or a loss of direction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you\u2019d like to develop a more peaceful relationship with your body;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you are attuned to water, breath, silence and presence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you looking for a different kind of support, one that is both physical and introspective?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to be a diver.<br>The session takes place in a swimming pool, in a gradual and tailored setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The four pillars of Aqua Alignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water supports, envelops and slows down.<br>It enables the body to release certain tensions and enter a different state of awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The body becomes the starting point.<br>Sensations, breathing, gentle movement and listening to the body open up a space that is more direct than the mind alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Clarity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time set aside for discussion and coaching helps people put their experiences into words.<br>The aim is not to over-analyse, but to clarify what needs to be seen, understood or adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience aims to help the individual reconnect with what is right for them: their own pace, their needs, their limits, their choices and their natural way of moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How an individual session works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Aqua Alignment session usually lasts between <strong>1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">it includes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a time for welcoming participants and clarifying the purpose;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a short coaching session;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>physical and breathing exercises;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a gentle aquatic experience in the swimming pool;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a return to calm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an induction debriefing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a personal avenue to explore after the session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session is tailored to the individual, their relationship with water, their comfort level and how they are feeling at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One-to-one session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A session to discover this approach, slow down, let go and rediscover a sense of being present with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> 1\u00bd to 2 hours<br><strong>Place :<\/strong> swimming pool<br><strong>Audience:<\/strong> individual<br><strong>Objective:<\/strong> refocusing, letting go, clarification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aqua Alignment Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more comprehensive programme spread over several sessions, for those who wish to take things a step further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Recommended format:<\/strong> 4 sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session 1 \u2014 Clarification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify the intention, the current situation, the needs and the areas requiring attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session 2 \u2014 Letting Go<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step into the water, listen to your body, slow down, breathe, and rediscover your inner space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session 3 \u2014 Understanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore how you function as an individual, with the option of incorporating a Human Design reading if relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session 4 \u2014 Integrating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To combine the aquatic experience, coaching and self-awareness into a practical pathway for personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aqua Alignment at a retreat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment can also be incorporated into a Diving Aware retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, it complements other aquatic, physical or mindful diving experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their role is to help participants to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to incorporate their experiences in the water;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>put their feelings into words;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to link the physical experience to their personal lives;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to move forward with greater clarity and presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment can therefore form part of a wider programme centred on water, breathing, the body and reconnection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this approach is not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment is not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>medical treatment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a promise of healing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>psychological treatment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a certified diving course;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a session of aquatic hypnosis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a reproduction of the OBA method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approach is based on a framework of wellbeing, support, physical presence and personal clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sessions are delivered in a gradual and safe environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>swimming pool;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>suitable depth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>respecting the individual\u2019s pace;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear consent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the option to stop at any time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>failure to meet expected performance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a preliminary discussion regarding any physical or medical limitations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tailoring the experience to suit each person\u2019s comfort level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The intention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua Alignment invites you to experience water in a different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not as a space for performance, but as a space for reconnecting with oneself.<br>Not to force about a change, but to create the conditions for a more nuanced understanding.<br>Not to add yet another method, but to rediscover a simpler, more physical, more centred presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more about Aqua Alignment, book a one-to-one session or incorporate this module into a retreat, please contact me directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact :<\/strong><br>Philippe<br>Diving Aware<br><a href=\"mailto:phil@diving-aware.com\">phil@diving-aware.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aqua Alignment Alignement par l\u2019Eau Accompagnement aquatique, corporel et int\u00e9gratif L\u2019eau peut devenir un espace de rel\u00e2chement, d\u2019\u00e9coute et de 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