Developed in the early 1980's, Watsu began with the floating of individuals in a warm pool, applying stretches and moves. In the years since, Watsu has evolved into what many consider the most profound development in water body movement in our time. While other modalities are based on touch, the holding that working in water necessitates, brings the receiver to a new level of connection and trust. This, combined with the therapeutic benefits of warm water and the greater freedom of movement it encourages, creates a modality that can affect every level of our being. A helpful Watsu website: http://www.waba.edu/#WATSU
Both the threrapist and client are in a warm pool during this treatment of rhythmic pressure point massage and stretches.
A system of holding shiatsu points and stretching clients in body-temperature water.
This specific form of bodywork developed by Harold Dull combines traditional shiatsu pulls and stretches while floating the patient in a pool of warm water. Because of the support of the water, practitioners can often work with patients whose physical disabilities may preclude the use of normal shiatsu.
Watsu,¡ or water Shiatsu, is a system that employs the stretches of Zen Shiatsu in a pool of warm water. The pool provides a deeply relaxing environment where weight and pressures are removed from the body. The client is floated and rocked as the spine is gently pulled and stretched, following the precepts of Zen Shiatsu. Harold Dull originated Watsu.¡ 3
A water-based massage applied as the body floats on warm water. Known for its emotional and physical liberating benefits.
Method of rhythmic movement, pressure point massage, and stretching the body, working with a therapist, in warm water that leads to a state of deep relaxation.
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A massage treatment performed in a warm pool. The therapist administers rhythmic movements, pressure-point massage, and stretches that lead to a state of deep relaxation.
A massage treatment that is performed with the therapist and client are in a pool of water. The technique combines shiatsu and acupressure in flowing dance-like movements where the body is supported by water and the practitioner.
Watsu, or water shiatsu, is a form of massage performed in chest-high body-temperature water. The practitioner guides the client through a series of dance like movements while using Zen shiatsu techniques (stretches and finger pressure) in order to release blockages in the body's meridians, or energy pathways. Watsu is used to release tension and to treat a wide variety of physical and emotional problems.
A shiatsu massage treatment performed in a warm pool where the therapist holds and moves the limbs of the client.
A water therapy treatment celebrated for being physically and emotionally liberating. Essentially Watsu is a shiatsu type massage that takes place whilst the consumer is floating in warm water.
Watsu, sometimes referred to as Water Shiatsu, is a form of massage performed in chest-high body-temperature water. A watsu practitioner guides the individual through a series of dance-like movements, while using Zen Shiatsu techniques (stretches and finger pressure) in order to release blockages in the body's meridians (energy pathways). Watsu is commonly used to help relieve tension and stress, as well as pain, arthritis and a variety of emotional and physical problems. Yoga Yoga is an ancient Indian system of spirituality, health and longevity which utilizes various physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation and lifestyle considerations to bring about a state of balanced health and well-being.
Healing massage treatment performed in a warm pool in which the therapist administers rhythmic movements, pressure-point massage, and stretches to help client achieve deep relaxation.
A relaxing therapy that blends the techniques of shiatsu and deep-tissue massage with gentle stretches and is conducted in a warm pool.
Shiatsu massage and gentle stretches performed in warm, waist-high water.
Watsu, a portmanteau of water and shiatsu, is a form of body massage performed while lying in warm water (around 35 °C or 95 °F). The receiver of Watsu treatment is continuously supported by the therapist while he or she rocks and gently stretches the body. Because it is performed in the water, the body is free to be manipulated and stretched in ways impossible while on the land.
