Aquatic Bodywork

Aquatic Bodywork

Aquatic bodywork, a form passive healing, involves a therapist gently holding a receiver in his arms as the person back-floats in deep, body temperature water. It is a great therapy and can improve both the therapist's and the client's overall well-being. This kind of massage affects many levels of healing including the physical, emotional, and spiritual.

WaterDance

WaterDance is a technique in the water that combines elements of waterbodywork with pure movement. Participants are able to release tensions and blockages by dancing with the gentle movements. This therapy is well-known for its deep relaxation and is used to treat depression and anxiety.

This technique utilizes the therapeutic properties of warm water and the calming effect of suspended breathing. The practitioners guide clients underwater by using various movements and stretching, massage and other techniques.  고덕출장마사지 Clients may feel their psychic tension and blockages being relieved during the session. These effects are profound and last for days. WaterDance is a potent healing technique with a wider application than massage.

WaterDance makes use of the gentle flow of warm water to promote relaxation. Masks that are water-friendly are worn by professionals who assist clients who are in deep water. Although the massage-like movements are soothing and gentle, the feeling of "moving in the water" is intense. To avoid any stress, the participants pay attention to their own breathing.

Healing Dance

Healing Dance is a form exercise that is a part of the water that attracts people who enjoy water, movement, and stretching. It helps people with physical limitations to experience freedom. Healing dance classes are beneficial for martial artists, athletes and other people who have difficulties walking or standing. Apart from physical benefits, Healing Dance is a unique method of getting in touch with the power of their own movements.


Healing Dance is an aquatic bodywork method developed by Alexander George in 1993. It consists of 10 trainings: seven performed on the surface and three that are performed subaquatically. Healing Dance is based on the idea that movement in water stimulates healing processes in the body.

Dolphin Dance

Dolphin Dance is an innovative and exciting bodywork session that combines contact improvisation with intuitive movement and underwater music. Dolphin Dance was developed by Lilia Cangemi (a registered Watsu instructor) and professional dancer. It is a therapeutic session that is based on movement that takes participants into an unspoken world of music and movement. The goal of the Dolphin Dance session is to relieve stress and tension while releasing toxins and enhancing relaxation.

Waterdance originated in Switzerland. Its technique involves floating on the surface and moving under the water while performing snake-like and fluid dolphin moves. American Waterdancer Alexander George has incorporated this technique, which originated with Peter Schroter. Jacque Lootsma who founded the Institute fur Aquatische Korperarbeit in Germany is one of the most well-known practitioners of the technique.

Fluidsymmetry

The form was created as a therapy dance and exercise form, Fluidsymmetry in aquatic bodywork is based on the ephemeral weightlessness of water. The practice has evolved to encompass a variety of bodywork methods both in and out of water. Fluidsymmetry therapists are registered with the World Aquatic Bodywork Association and have extensive training in aquatic integration and healing dance. They are also proficient in anatomy and the science of physiology.

The benefits of aqua bodywork are numerous. Since water is inherently soft and stable, it relieves stress on the body and permits it to grow and develop. Additionally the hydrostatic pressure in water aids in helping the lungs and heart function properly and improves circulation in muscles. This is especially helpful in water aerobics which has been practiced in physical therapy for decades.

Watsu

Watsu is a type of water-based therapeutic massage that focuses on relaxation. It offers profound release of physical and emotional tension and helps build confidence. It is a safe space to let go of the past and let go of trauma. Watsu was the first water therapy that was developed. It was invented by Arjana Brunschwiler and Aman Schroter and Arjana Brunschwiler in 1987. In a session, the therapist starts by placing an ear clip onto the client, then takes the client slowly underwater. The therapist will then release the head support and the client is able to move freely as they wish.

This relaxing water massage utilizes the warm water to relax muscles and joints and stimulate the central nervous system. Acupressure points are used to ease tension in muscles and open meridians. The movements in Watsu are gentle and relaxing and the recipient is lying on their back, eyes shut. The practitioner then assists the person using a variety of techniques, ranging from extension to flexion and rotation to traction.