“Welcome back,” says the Watsu therapist as I open my eyes. We’re in a dimly lit room, under a domed ceiling freckled with LED lights that mimic constellations. As we emerge out of the circular pool, ...

Watsu® is a form of water therapy, which is also called hydrotherapy. It involves stretches, massages, and acupressure in warm water. The term Watsu® comes from the words “water” and “shiatsu.” ...

Instructor: Carolyn Nash, of Boulder, owner of Body-Mind Aquatics. Nash has been swimming, competing and instructing for more than 15 years. She also has a background in arthritis aquatic exercise and ...

CEBU, Philippines - Admit it. The many different treatments being offered by in spas can sometimes be confusing. What treatment soothes tired muscles best? What treatment can relax you? Or what ...

I had never heard of Watsu therapy until I visited Joali Being, the first dedicated wellness resort in the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. A form of hydrotherapy, Watsu – the name is an amalgamation of ...

Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. My first experience with Watsu was a few years ago at a spa in Sedona, Arizona.

In 1896, Castle Hot Springs’ first guests braved a five-hour stagecoach ride to reach this remote swath of Sonoran Desert at the base of the Bradshaw Mountains. Since then, the resort went on to ...

Focusing on the natural elements of earth, air, fire and water, Watsu, a popular healing therapy, was developed at Harbin Hot Springs, in Middletown, California, in the early 1980s by Zen shiatsu ...

Instructor:Carolyn Nash, of Boulder, owner of Body-Mind Aquatics. Nash has been swimming, competing and instructing for more than 15 years. She also has a background in arthritis aquatic exercise and ...