WATSU AND WASSERTANZEN:
THE ULTIMATE TREATMENTS AT TWO BUNCH PALMS

In the warm mineral waters of this world-class resort and spa, hydrotherapy takes form in two of the most popular treatments, the WATSU and its close sister WASSERTANZEN. Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the latest advancement in spa treatments.

In the new "WATSU-A DEAUX" pool, couples enjoy WATSU together under a grove of rustling palms. Or, they can individually experience a brand new treatment called WASSERTANZEN, Swiss for "Water Dance.

WATSU is short for "Water Shiatsu," the treatment is more like passive yoga in the water than straight massage. Some guests have described it as a return to the womb, where you hear your own heartbeat and become one with the water. Developed in the early 1980's by Harold Dull, Director of Harbin's School of Shiatsu and Massage --- WATSU is now practiced worldwide, particularly in Europe.

Supported entirely by the water and therapist, you are gently stretched and moved through the water, fluid and weightless. After WATSU, guests are decidedly refreshed and restored, often experiencing emotional release as the body responds. Because of the growing demand for couples to experience this treatment together, Two Bunch Palms has added its largest private pool, warmed just below body temperature to 96 degrees. Secluded beneath a grove of rustling palms, this pool also accommodates our newest hydrotherapy treatment, WASSERTANZEN (pronounced VASSERTAHN-SEN).

If WATSU is passive yoga, WASSERTANZEN is like passive ballet. This treatment starts as the therapist gently rocks and cradles you in the rejuvenating waters. As you unwind, the therapist guides you below the surface, where most of the bodywork occurs. The merger between above and below water is a harmonizing blend of timeless, weightless wonder.

"The water just takes over and they dance." "People laugh or sing underwater. They don't want to come up." Comments overheard by Two Bunch Palms therapists.

The underwater choreography distinguishes this treatment from the rest. Developed in 1987 by Swiss trainers Arjana Brunschwiler and Aman Schroter, WASSERTANZEN has been described as the ultimate spa treatment. You learn to become seaweed floating in the currents.

You do not have to know the moves of WATSU OR WASSERTANZEN. The highly trained spa therapists at Two Bunch Palms take care of that. A return to the Dolphins? Rebirthing in the water? Or simply the ultimate? We'll let you decide ....

courtesy Two Bunch Palms