Watsu
A kind of body massage performed while one is lying in warm water is termed as Watsu. The word means a blend of water and shiatsu. Watsu is, indeed, aquatic bodywork accompanied with body stretching, muscle relaxation and free mobility of the joints. The client seeking Watsu is always followed by an expert in the water, which is warmed at about 35 degrees centigrade.
Today, Watsu has developed into one of the leading aquatic therapies across the nations. In the year 1980, Harold Dull first introduced the application of Zen Shiatsu in warm water i.e. movement of organs and stretching in water. Through the years, several other forms of water therapies have developed, which are inspired from the Watsu. Some of these popular forms are Healing Dance, Waterdance and Jahara Technique.
The receiver of Watsu is continuously stretched, floated, rocked and cradled in warm water. The warm water relaxes the body, mind and soul of the receiver. It supports the spinal cord and relaxes the muscles. The weight of the body becomes light and the masseur can easily manipulate the body in water.
Brief History of Watsu
Today, Watsu has developed into one of the leading aquatic therapies across the nations. In the year 1980, Harold Dull first introduced the application of Zen Shiatsu in warm water i.e. movement of organs and stretching in water. Through the years, several other forms of water therapies have developed, which are inspired from the Watsu. Some of these popular forms are Healing Dance, Waterdance and Jahara Technique.
How Watsu Works
The receiver of Watsu is continuously stretched, floated, rocked and cradled in warm water. The warm water relaxes the body, mind and soul of the receiver. It supports the spinal cord and relaxes the muscles. The weight of the body becomes light and the masseur can easily manipulate the body in water.
