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The Watsu is a relaxation technique still unknown in France but whose success is growing. It differs from other practices by its ability to simultaneously relieve the body and mind.

What is Watsu?
The Watsu is a relaxation technique is practiced with a therapist specializing in a pond whose water is heated to about 34 ° C. The principle of Watsu is to ride the water to relax your body and release his emotions.

How a Watsu session takes place does?
The mother begins to elongate in the water while being supported by the therapist. Once accustomed to this position, the therapist conducts motion for rocking his body in water, before carrying out stretching in the joints and pressure on acupuncture points. It seeks to guide the last breath of the mother so that it becomes slow and deep. A Watsu session lasts between 45 minutes and 1:30, depending on the ease with which the mother to relax.

What are the benefits of Watsu?
The purpose of Watsu is to achieve a state of profound well-being, obtained by relaxing the muscles and the contact with water, which will help to release emotions. The effect is such that some women are back in their buried emotions that can sometimes cause tears. More than relaxation, Watsu is in some cases a real emotional issue!

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