Watsu is described as a pleasant experience of deep relaxation. Experts assure that in each session you will feel how the body renews energy through the combination of different Shiatsu techniques. Through Watsu, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, the vertebrae and the spine are better mobilized, which frees the body from muscular tensions that no massage has been able to remove.
The word Watsu comes from the combination of ‘Water’ and ‘Shiatsu’, because this therapy unites the healing power of water with massages of Japanese origin. It was born in the 1980s and has gradually gained popularity due to the rapid and remarkable benefits.
Among many the reduction of anxiety, the reduction of stress, improvement in the quality of sleep, of the digestive system, and in physical recovery in general are indicated for those people who dedicate themselves to demanding hours of training.
Watsu was the brainchild of a Shiatsu school director named Harold Dull. At first, Dull began stretching work while making his patients float in the water. The incredible results were beyond what was expected, so little by little he began to combine both therapies to a greater extent.
According to the experience of the patients, each Watsu session is different. There are those who focus on the physiological benefit of each stretch, pull and glide, but others they elevate the experience to a balance between mind, soul and heart, being used as a kind of meditation.
Even the Watsu expert, Fernando Gallego, affirms that: “Many experience uterine experiences, from when they were in the womb, defining it almost as an amniotic trip. The Watsu massage is one of the most incredible and surprising experiences, and that is what his faces reflect after the end of the session: Peace, serenity, love and well-being.”
Studies have revealed that after a first session of Watsu, the patient tends to improve visco-elasticity in soft tissues, vasodilation, improvement in the lymphatic system and in the stimulation of the immune system..
Among other pathologies that are solved in the long term are poor quality of rest, inadequate functioning of the digestive system, some types of arthritis, neuromuscular diseases or loss of motor skills due to vascular accidents.
As if that were not enough, there are very few contraindications in Watsu, It is a practice that can be applied to almost anyone. Only those who suffer from acute respiratory diseases, heart conditions, or psychiatric disorders should avoid this type of therapy. In the case of pregnant women, it is determined that the Watsu has to strengthen the bond between the mother and her child.
Definitely Watsu is an impressive technique that improves well-being in a non-invasive way, which makes it a favorite when it comes to taking actions for personal benefit and that of loved ones, coupled with the fact that it instantly combines mental and physical health.