{"id":27492,"date":"2017-12-28T10:32:42","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T08:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/?p=27492"},"modified":"2022-06-28T16:17:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T14:17:26","slug":"the-benefits-of-watsu-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/the-benefits-of-watsu-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of watsu massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>watsu massage<\/strong> is one of the<strong> most popular water therapies at SHA.<\/strong> The feeling that you experience during this therapy is like no other.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re<strong> feeling stressed and disconnected with yourself,<\/strong> <strong>watsu<\/strong> is just what your<strong> body needs.<\/strong> It <strong>helps<\/strong> <strong>you relax,<\/strong> <strong>reconnect<\/strong> with your body and <strong>let go of everything around you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Can you imagine<strong> floating on warm water,<\/strong> whilst being <strong>softly moved<\/strong> around at <strong>the rhythm of a peaceful melody,<\/strong> surrounded by the <strong>light of candles<\/strong> and smelling the <strong>fragrance of essential oils?<\/strong> Sounds like heaven, right?<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Watsu<\/strong> massage was<strong> born<\/strong> from the <strong>union of the Japanese Shiatsu massage<\/strong> with the <strong>therapeutic affect of water.<\/strong> Since it was created in the <strong>80\u2019s<\/strong>, it has become one of the <strong>most beneficial water therapies in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What are the <strong>benefits<\/strong> of the Wastu massage?<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Reduces<strong> anxiety<\/strong> and <strong>stress<\/strong> levels<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Promotes a sense of general <strong>wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Improves <strong>sleep quality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Helps the<strong> body recover<\/strong> after a strenuous exercise<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Reduces <strong>general pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Improves <strong>digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the many other benefits of the Wastu massage is that it can <strong>be adapted to each person\u2019s needs.<\/strong> Each session is different, depending on the physical and psychological state of the person.<\/p>\n<p>For some people, the therapy will<strong> focus on the physiological effects<\/strong> of the massage: <strong>stretching<\/strong>, tension relief, <strong>articular<\/strong> <strong>movements<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the therapy can<strong> focus on providing a meditation experience,<\/strong> where you completely disconnect and feel the amazing relaxing effects it has.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the powerful benefits of watsu. This <strong>therapy is one of the most surprising ones<\/strong> for most people, as they don\u2019t expect to experience such positive effects and o<strong>nce they\u2019ve tried it, they are left wanting more!<\/strong> Come try it at SHA!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The watsu massage is one of the most popular water therapies at SHA. The feeling that you experience during this therapy is like no other. If you\u2019re feeling stressed and disconnected with yourself, watsu is just what your body needs. It helps you relax, reconnect with your body and let go of everything around you. 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