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Learn Watsu with Kim Hartz in Thailand

We have something very special going on: Kim Hartz is coming over from the USA to teach a Watsu 1 course here in Phuket from the 24th - 28th October!

Join our FREE DEMONSTRATION SESSION on Sunday, 23rd October, 17:30-18:30 at Palm Garden Resort, 4/10 Moo 5, Soi Ruam-U-Thit, Viset Road, Chalong Bay.

Watsu was created in the early 1980s as a form therapeutic in-water bodywork, influenced by Zen Shiatsu and we are very much looking forward to incorporating this powerful relaxation tool into our syllabus.

What is Watsu? 

Watsu® is a truly contemporary spa therapy, inspired by an ancient oriental practice and creatively meeting modern needs.

Here is an introduction to Watsu by Kim Hartz.

Why learn Watsu?

Learn to use Water as a healing tool, helping you to relax your partner's body, by utilizing the water through movement, floating, and suspension, to relax the joints and decompress the spine; perfect for Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, hip or knee pain.

You will learn to use the movement of the body, and the resistance of the water to ease any aches and pains. Allow, and let the water and Watsu show you how to slow down, and relax and heal with each other. As in Tai Chi, you stay grounded in your stance while you float and stretch someone to the rhythm of your connected breath. You will be led through a simple but complete form.

You can take this course to deepen your meditation, your relationship to water, your connection to others - and to help others by relieving pain and establishing peace and relaxation.

In the first stage of Watsu 1, you learn Watsu's Tai Chi-like Basic Moves and positions and how, staying grounded and connected by the breath, you can let the water do the work. In its continual return to the Water Breath Dance, you find the stillness that is the ground of presence.

In the second stage you learn to connect these basic moves and positions with long gracefully flowing transitions into the Transition Flow. You learn to adapt this to people of all sizes, shapes and dispositions. You learn about your own body mechanics - how to support and move each person as effortlessly as possible in the water.

As in each stage of our program, the form learned has its own organic unity and can be repeated over and over, without losing its freshness or benefits for both giver and receiver.

You can find out more about Watsu on the Watsu Website.

Watsu 1

Watsu 1 is split into 2 modules to allow for ease of learning, and to facilitate the need/desire for students wishing to simply complete Watsu Basics

1. Watsu Basics (1a) a 16-hour course on 24th & 25th October is 8,225THB
2. Watsu Transition Flow (1b) 26th - 28th October is 11,216THB

To take the full Watsu 1 course will take 50 hours over the 5 days 24th - 28th October and is 19,450THB + 899THB for the Watsu 1 Manual

The course starts at 09:00 and finishes at 18:00 every day apart from on the 28th which finishes at 14:00.

Students wishing to learn Watsu 1 must take both modules (Watsu 1a and 1b) in order to complete the 50 hour WABA requirements for Watsu 1. The course is WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association) certified and students will receive a certificate.

Spaces are limited to 8 maximum so please reserve your spot with a deposit of 3000THB.

For more information and to reserve your space on the course please use this form or contact

• Sarah Whitcher - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or +66 8 3185 6989 or on Facebook
• Kim Hartz - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or on Skype: watsukim

Kim Hartz has practiced aquatic bodywork since 2000. She has worked at Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa (California, USA) for 16 years, and currently teaches Watsu® 1 and Watsu® Basics there; as well as, other spas and retreat centers. Kim is committed to her practice and looks forward to the day when all people realize the importance of bodywork for the physical, emotional, and spiritual self.

Students who have studied Watsu 1 with Kim Hartz write:

7/27/2011 ... Be well rested...it is very consuming.

7/16/2011 ... I loved every minute of the class. There was a lot to learn in a short time, but we worked together, both with the instructor and with the other students. We laughed and also worked very hard. Was the perfect balance of the two. At first we all felt uncoordinated with our movements...but it all slowly came together. Practice Practice Practice....and ask questions!

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