You may also audit a class to meet requirements for continuing education.

Auditing is a great way to brush up on material, explore creatively with other professionals, or just "getaway".

For more information, contact Minakshi at minakshiwatsu@comast.net

 

 

A pre-requisite to Watsu III is to

"DEMONSTRATE MASTERY"

of the Watsu II material.

 

This is usually done by giving a session to a qualified assistant or instructor.

The fee for the demonstration of mastery is dependent

upon the instructor's hourly rate.

This demonstration and/or tutelage may take from 1 to 8 hours,

depending on the student's skill level.

You can arrange to demonstrate mastery with Minakshi

OR

Because the size of our facility

accommodates small groups,

for a limited time

we are able to make a very special offer at this facility only.

For $100,

You can demonstrate mastery of the Watsu II material,

(at the beginning of the Watsu III class)

during a session given to a student model,

while having a professional video made.

This video is the same quality as our own promotional video,

including sound and packaging.

The video is then assessed by Minakshi.

Advantages are that students can see their own body mechanics

and the video is yours to be used for promotional purposes.

 

WHERE IS WATSU WORLD WIDE?

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Special Offer for Commercial Fisher(wo)men

2010

 

CPR taught February 13, June 5, July 3, October 2

Boat parking available during sessions

 

Self-Care for Commercial Fisher(wo)men

We are offering E.A.S.Y. as a free service

to the commercial fishing industry

please see the description under the "courses" link

 

A truly effective approach to self-care is holistic & multi-faceted.

It encompasses ergonomics, body mechanics, technique modification, physical conditioning and a number of other important factors.

Yoga teaches self-awareness by inspiring reflection inward & re-connection to one’s intuitive wisdom, energy & creativity. There is an inner dialogue with the body that increases feeling and freedom of movement. This effectively helps with managing risk to avoid physical stress & avoid injury.

The physical and mental benefits of Massage therapy are well documented and listed below. We offer a form of yoga and massage therapy in warm water.

Hydrotherapy is one the oldest and safest methods for treating many common ailments. (See list of benefits below.)

Anxiety (from dealing with a difficult economy, for instance) can put one’s own health and career in jeopardy.

Commercial fishermen have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders due to the physical demands of their work.

This can have both short- and long- term effects on maintaining their normal workload and sometimes even maintaining their profession.

We have effective strategies for managing and reducing these risks.

The most important areas to emphasize in this holistic approach to self care:

• It is very important to maintain a consistent, manageable workload with sufficient rest & recovery time.
• Use good body mechanics.
• Stay in shape. Poor physical condition is a risk factor for injury.
• Staying healthy throughout a career requires that commercial fishermen have the necessary conditioning

• Take care of general health. Getting enough sleep, eating well and avoiding unhealthy habits can help fishermen withstand the rigors of their work .
• Pay attention to emotions: Difficulty setting limits, unreasonable expectations and inflexibility can increase risk of injury or burnout.

• Address symptoms early or even prevent them with regular practice of yoga & massage.
• We can provide a yoga DVD for home practice.

 

Schedule

Last 2 weeks of every month until August. Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:00 am and/or 3:00 to 5:30 pm.

               2.5 hours twice a day receiving aquatic bodywork     $62.50 (per 2.5 hour session)     $125 (2 sessions)

1.5 hrs sunrise meditation & yoga                              $37.50                                          37.50

                                                                                $100.00                                     $162.50

Cost:

$25/hr or $100 per day

FREE to commercial fisher(wo)men

 

 

 

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

(Source: AmericanMassageTherapyAssociation )

Physical

• Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
• Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
• Rehabilitation after injury
• Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
• Reduces muscle spasms
• Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
• Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing
• Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
• Reduces blood pressure
• Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
• Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
• Improves posture
• Strengthens the immune system
• Treats musculoskeletal problems
• Rehabilitation post operative
• Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy

 Mental

• Fosters peace of mind
• Reduces levels of anxiety
• Creates body awareness
• Fosters a feeling of well-being
• Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
• Helps relieve mental stress
• Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately.
• Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
• Emotional benefits.
• Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch
• Increases awareness of body-mind connection

Benefits of Yoga

 

The practice of yoga emphasizes body-spirit-mind involvement. Yoga's stress reduction helps alleviate other problems, experts say. The ancient practice of yoga is increasingly finding a new following--among doctors and medical researchers who are working to prove its benefits for a variety of illnesses. "There's been an explosion of data using yoga as a treatment option", said Dr. Shelley Wroth, an obstetrician at Duke Integrative Medicine and a yoga teacher. She said studies have found that yoga helps people suffering diseases such as hypertension, anxiety, arthritis, chronic back pain, carpal tunner syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, depression, diabets and epilepsy--among others. Following is only a partial list of yoga's other benefits:

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Physical

• Get relief for arthritis, aches and stiffness.
• Warm, pulsating water increases blood supply to aching joints, which helps to remove inflammatory particles from the area and relieves pain.
• The buoyancy of the water relaxes muscles, and warm water decreases muscle tension that allows for greater flexibility.
• Breathe and think easier.
• Steam rising off hot water can help open up nasal and bronchial passages and improves circulation to aid in maintaining upper respiratory health.
• Many people find that soaking in warm water relieves headache pain, expecially pain from tension headaches.

Mental

A recent study shows that 70 percent of employed Americans suffer stress-related conditions including anxiety and insomnia.

Rehabilitation & Therapy    

• Improve Cardio Health: A recent study at the Mayo Clinic found that soaking in a hot bath gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Soaking in a hot bath increases the heart rate while it lowers blood pressure rather than raising it as does other forms of exercise.
• Relieve Back and Knee Pain: Four out of five Americans suffer from chronic back pain, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Many studies show that hydrotherapy alleviates lower back pain and knee ailments by reducing stress and stiffness.

Lifestyle Enhancements 

The peace of mind and serenity that a warm water soak provides

allows you to take control of your personal well-being and lifestyle.

More than 50 percent of Americans suffer some sort of ill health effects due to stress.

 

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