Watsu Writings
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An homage to Watsu, showing how it embodies the philosophy of Zen Shiatsu in how it is taught and shared, turning to the Book of Tea and the Tao te Ching to draw comparisons. read the article online
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A thorough investigation into the physiological changes occuring in an hour-long Watsu session. read the article online
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Karrie Osborn has written an article describing how physical therapist and Watsu practitioner Jeff Bisdee works with his special needs patients at The Children's Institute in Pittsburgh. read the article online
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An honest look at the extent to which we may enter into the experiences of receivers, at how we may understand them better and at what they are aware of during sessions. read the article online
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A look at the nature of fear and how it manifests in our water clients, as well as a practical guide as to how to work with such receivers. read the article online
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Guidelines for floating the big boys--large or heavy clients. read the article online
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Everything you need to know about adapting to receivers who easily become dizzy or nauseous. read the article online
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Things to be aware of when taking pregnant women into the water. read the article online
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What you need to know to finish a session professionally and with sensitivity. read the article online
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Why and how aquatic bodywork is the ideal setting for administering stretches. read the article online
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A description of Watsu from both the receiver's and the practitioner's perspectives -- can be useful for sharing with prospective clients. read the article online
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