THE FLOATS
Softly supported by a pillow at the nape of the neck and a float under the knees, you are harmoniously rocked and lovingly cradled, so that the accumulated tensions slowly begin to dissolve.
When the operator deems the moment has come in which you are sufficiently relaxed, he moves on to work on the surface.
SURFACE WORK
This part of the work has some similarities with Watsu techniques, especially the level 1 and 2 courses. There are no acupressure points and the work is mainly focused on the mobilization of the joints and the spine.
UNDERWATER WORK
When the relaxation is complete, the operator asks the recipient if he is ready to go underwater. If the partner is ready, he is provided with a soft nose clip that has already been tested before the session. Here begins the journey into the infinite depth of your Inner Ocean, accompanied by the spirit of dolphins and whales, for an unforgettable journey!
Gently, slowly, and with deep respect, you begin to go under the water. You receive very effective stretching… and go through a series of specially designed movements that lead you very gently into a state of deep and soft meditation.
From this moment on, the only limits to the depth of your journey will be those you yourself determine.
Diving, welcomed by the warm water, into the wonderful world of memories, when we, floated weightlessly in our mother’s protected womb. Entering into one’s being, in a timeless space, feeling free and protected, slipping into weightless worlds…
Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness is the technique developed in the late 80s in Switzerland, by Nirvano Martina Schulz and Kaya Femerling, originally with the name Oceanic Aqua Balancing, then modified in 1997. Kaya continues her work in Australia, while Nirvano has remained in Europe.
More information and the dates of the training courses can be found on the website www.oceanicbodywork.com
THE TEACHERS
Nirvano is one of the leaders in the development of warm water aquatic therapies in Europe. She is the co-founder of Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness and Hawaiian Bodywork and has been leading courses and seminars since the late 80’s. She has completed training in Hawaiian Healing Arts, Classical Massage, Rebalancing, Deep Tissue Work, Reiki, Tibetan Yoga, Aqua Yoga and Cranio Sacral. She is the director of the Hawaiian and Aquatic Body Arts Institute.
Gianni De Stefani is a Swiss swimming, aquafitness and sports trainer instructor. Baby swimming instructor, Basic Watsu, Watsu 1 and Watsu 2, Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness and Ai Chi teacher, Tantsu operator. He has synthesized in his personal program different techniques such as eutonia in acqua, Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness, Watsu ® , aquatic yoga and pre-natal water gymnastics.
Luigi Cappellini is a teacher and president of the Capriasca Water Team and of the Aqua Wellness and Watsu Ticino Association; he has practiced competitive swimming, water polo, fin swimming and underwater technique (European champion 1974). Swimming teacher for 30 years, mother-baby monitor, Ai Chi and Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness instructor. For 6 years he studied Shiatsu with Japanese masters.
Loana was born in Lugano in 1958. She grew up in water and has been working there for many years, specializing in aquatics for newborns and adults with particular problems in approaching this splendid element. She works with children with disabilities and holds deep water gymnastics courses, aquastretching, groups of pregnant women and relaxation evenings in warm water. Operator and teacher of Oceanic Bodywork ® Aqua Wellness And teacher of Basic Watsu and Watsu 1.
Website: https://www.oceanicbodywork.com/