Pregnant women derive a special pleasure from Watsu – warm water relaxes lower back tension and soothes away pain and stiffness. Weightlessness in water allows the pregnant body to move in ways not possible on land and benefits the mother and baby by reducing psychological stress.
Watsu is water Shiatsu. It is a relaxing type of massage that takes place in a warm water pool. Floating takes stress off a pregnant body and the gentle floating and gliding in the water is very relaxing.
During a Watsu session, the therapist will move the client through the water, gently supporting the spine and stretching the joints of the body. The water in which Watsu is performed is 96 degrees or slightly warmer, to encourage muscle relaxation and improve circulation.
Benefits of Watsu for Pregnant Women:
- Since watsu is a holistic type of healing it is best as it is natural way of mind body coordination.- Good for heart rate, decreased rate of respiration and a good immune system response.- Watsu massage is good for muscle and joints, it does promotes stretching of the muscles plus joints.- Relaxes the body and mind, helpful for the pregnant women specially for stress and anxiety plus relaxation.- This is also best for the preparation for the water technique of giving birth if you are thinking of it as an option.- You are like floating and you can feel the ease and relaxation all over your body.
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