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Watsu Writings

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The Zen of Watsu
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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

Thesis by Robert Lieb, Physical Therapist
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A thorough investigation into the physiological changes occuring in an hour-long Watsu session.    read the article online

Sea of Calm
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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

From the Receiver's Point of View
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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

Watsu in the Shadow of Love
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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

Working with Sinkers
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Guidelines for floating the big boys--large or heavy clients.   read the article online

Working with Motion Sensitivity
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Everything you need to know about adapting to receivers who easily become dizzy or nauseous.   read the article online

Working with Pregnancy
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Things to be aware of when taking pregnant women into the water.    read the article online

Finishing the Watsu
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What you need to know to finish a session professionally and with sensitivity.   read the article online

Increasing Flexibility
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Why and how aquatic bodywork is the ideal setting for administering stretches.   read the article online

Finding yourself in warm water
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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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