Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork as a synthesis of Water and Shiatsu. WATSU incorporates the stretches of Shiatsu in a warm water environment. The client is held and floated in the water and moved through a series of gentle stretches and rotations.

The warmth and continuous support provided by water is ideal for promoting deep relaxation and for freeing the joints and muscles of the body from the compressive and constrictive effects of gravity.

Massage is incorporated during stillness and movement patterns to completely stretch muscle and soft tissue through their full range of motion. When the whole body is in continue movement each move flowing gracefully into the next, relaxation is facilitated and fear of pain is decreased.

Without pain the body can be moved beyond previous limitations. New life stretches into long neglected connective tissue and the once restricted body shows new possibility of freedom.

WATSU HISTORY
Watsu was developed in the early 1980's by Harold Dull at Harbin Hot Springs, CA. He later formed the School of Shiatsu & Massage and the WORLDWIDE AQUATIC BODYWORK ASSOCIATION (WABA) which help to continue teaching and promoting Watsu around the world.

WATSU SESSIONS
Length of a session:
Each Watsu is unique. Usually 1 hour is an ideal length of time to achieve the maximum benefit of a session, however there are times when longer sessions are appropriate.

HOW CAN I RECEIVE A SESSION?
If you would like to try this gentle, magical water work contact Ruth.

IMAGINE yourself immersed in the comfort of 36 degree water... IMAGINE lying back, your body caringly supported, floating effortlessly... IMAGINE the warmth as it radiates into your body, releasing tension, stress, pain... IMAGINE yourself weightless, the pressure of gravity eliminated from your muscles and joints... IMAGINE feeling safe and nurtured... IMAGINE yourself breathing deeper into relaxation as your body is swirled gently through the water... IMAGINE yourself letting go into this aqueous dance and dream... IMAGINE YOURSELF receiving WATSU.

Ruth van Dongen Watsu practitioner Bresstraat 24 6981CB Doesburg Nederland (the Netherlands) Ph   0031-313-842197 mob 0031-6-20848675 email: ruth@watsu.co.nz site: www.watsu.co.nz	Ruth moved from New Zealand to the Netherlands.
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