watsu koh phangan

Watsu session in Koh Phangan

Discover Watsu: a unique aquatic experience

Watsu, a contraction of “Water Shiatsu,” is an aquatic relaxation technique created in 1980 by Harold Dull in California. This method is practiced in warm water, where the practitioner gently guides the receiver through a series of fluid movements at the water’s surface.
 
Watsu combines elements of Zen Shiatsu, massage, stretching, and joint mobilization, all performed while the receiver is supported and floated in chest-deep water, typically around 35°C (95°F)

Wata, also known as WasserTanzen (“WaterDance”), was developed in 1987 by Arjana Claudia Brunschwiler and Aman Peter Schröter. It represents a more advanced evolution of aquatic bodywork. Unlike Watsu, Wata involves complete immersion under the water, requiring the use of a nose clip. The movements in Wata are inspired by classical ballet, Aikido, and dolphin swimming, creating a unique three-dimensional experience.

  • Deep physical and mental relaxationhttps://www.healthline.com/health/watsu#conditions

  • Release of muscular and joint tension

  • Improved blood and lymphatic circulation

  • Significant reduction of stress

Watsu is accessible to everyone, while Wata is recommended for individuals already comfortable with aquatic bodywork and being underwater. Though different, these two approaches complement each other within a holistic therapeutic process.

Aquatic therapy sessions are offered in Koh Phangan. Here is a detailed description of the treatments:

  • Practiced at the water’s surface in warm water

  • Combines gentle movements, stretches, and pressure

  • Provides deep physical and mental relaxation

  • Ideal for beginners and all types of individuals

  • More advanced technique, including underwater movements

  • Uses breath control, apnea, and fluid motions

  • Creates sensations of expansion and profound relaxation

  • Recommended for those comfortable underwater

Your aquatic journey begins with a Watsu session, in a pool or the sea. Lying on your back, you are guided in an aquatic dance at the surface, alternating gentle rocking, stretching, and subtle pressure. This first phase allows for deep relaxation of body and mind.

Once trust and relaxation are established, the session can progress to Wata (WaterDance), a more immersive experience. Equipped with a nose clip, you are gradually invited to explore the underwater dimension. The movements become three-dimensional, creating a liberating aquatic dance sensation. The practitioner guides you through fluid motions inspired by dolphins, alternating immersion and returns to the surface.

This unique combination of two complementary approaches lasts about 1.5 hours and offers a deeply transformative experience. Freed from gravity, the body discovers new possibilities of movement while the mind experiences expanded states of consciousness.

This advanced aquatic therapy is particularly suitable for those at ease in water and wishing to explore the therapeutic and meditative dimensions of aquatic bodywork.

Sessions are offered in Koh Phangan, a paradisiacal island in Thailand. The tropical environment provides an ideal setting for these unique therapeutic experiences.

Those interested can enjoy a transformative experience in an exotic setting, combining the benefits of aquatic therapy with the island’s natural beauty.

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