Heaven was created by an accumulation of Yang; the Earth was created by an accumulation of Yin. Water “ and Fire are the symbols of Yin and Yang;
Yin and Yang are the source of power and the beginning of everything in creation.”
-Nei Ching
Fire and Water Balance
In Oriental medicine we seek balance in nature as well as in our bodies and minds. In the western countries, the fire element is predominant and we tend to place a higher value on it. For example, in our fast-paced lifestyles, we lack regularity and there is a high pressure toward success and accomplishments. Fire is an exciting element but also very stressful. If we have too much fire (hyper-active Yang) we can reduce immunity, resistance to disease, and have various challenges such as insomnia, hypertension, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart palpitations, etc. This means the essence of Fire naturally dries up the important element of Water which causes other challenges in our bodies and minds, such as weakness in the lower back, knees, reproductive system, as well as fatigue, paranoia, etc.
Ai Chi
In our daily life it is very difficult to slow down. Our bodies and minds cannot relax easily. Slow and smooth Ai Chi movements (similar to Tai Chi) are an excellent solution to balance our Fire energy with the Water element by nourishing Yin. Ai Chi helps us to feel and listen to our inner energy. It is practiced in warm water and helps the Yin (water) energy to grow and to bring Yin and Yang, Water and Fire into harmony for a healthy body and mind.
EASY
Energetic Aquatic Shiatsu Yoga is based on a combination of Ai Chi, Shiatsu and Yoga. Shiatsu, a Japanese healing art, is based on the principal that the body can heal itself and overcome specific challenges to the body and mind. It enables anyone to maximize health through the use of healing touch on particular acupressure points and conscious, gentle (Yin) yoga stretches along your body’s meridians. It is very important to practice EASY for 30 minutes to 45 minutes daily to create balance in your body and mind. However, it is also beneficial to practice EASY as a 5 to 10 minute warm down after an active (Yang) workout. You will feel peaceful (Yin) energy flowing through your entire body.
Oriental medicine believes that the balance of Yin and Yang is fundamental for life’s vitality and
your well being.
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Certified EASY Practitioner
Minakshi Marathon (FL) minakshiwatsu@comcast.net (305)743 - 2624
Charlotte Holtzermann Santa Monica (CA) Charlotteholtz@yahoo.com (310) 313 - 9172
Helen Hennessey Tallahassee (FL) beato1304@hotmail.com (850) 224 - 7415
Trina Lebrasseur Portland (OR) trina_lebrasseur@yahoo.com (503) 227 - 1219
Jesse McAfee Aorcross (GA) jessemcafee@gmail.com (404) 520 - 1919
James Orsi Spain disman_d@hotmail.com 34 952 888 053
Amira Shalit Israel amirashal@gmail.com 972 52 338 4031
Robin Knapp Oklahoma City (OK) rr_knapp@yahoo.com (405) 819 - 3946
Sharon Mactavish Seattle (WA) mactavish@h20-works.com (306)300 - 5228
Leigh Downing Austin (TX) austinwatsu@austin.rr.com (512) 507 - 6208
Coleen Roberts Middletown (CA)
Elisabeth “Hyoka” Flynn Ukiah (CA) hyoka_watsu@att.net (707) 463 - 6687
Kathi Monthei Clearlake (CA) kathimonthei6@gmail.com (707) 350 - 3390
Lucinda Kaul Glide (OR) elementaltouch@gmail.com (541) 680 - 1837
Patricia Branum Pacific Grove (CA) aquagoddess1@gmail.com (831) 333-6142
Phillip Bibb Eureka (CA) pubbibb@yahoo.com (707) 362 - 3087
Tamara ReGester Lower Lake (CA) (707) 994 - 4483
Yuval Goshen Palo Alto (CA) yuval.goshen@mail.huji.ac.il (650) 995 - 6777
Audrey Meuse BC Canada alexaud@yahoo.com (250) 573 - 2789
Ruth shriber Portland (OR) rms33@comcast.net (503) 707 - 5014
Stephen Demeo Poughkeepsie (NY) (845) 559 - 8159
Janet Jones Bryan (TX) jonesjan122@gmail.com (979) 255 - 7671
Mysty Caswell kula (HI) mystycaswell@mac.com (808) 385 - 1345
Michael Peterson Kalbach Germany michael.peterson@t-online.de 9742 1254
Sharon McPherson Clear Lake (WA) mountainwatermassage@hotmail.com (360) 708 - 3246
Kevin Silva Pacific Grove (CA) mister.kevinsilva86@gmail.com (831) 917 - 1837
Brad Onftott Roseburg (OR) qmtqua99@gmail.com (310) 463 - 4013
Drew Kundtz Boulder (CO) drew.kundtz@gmail.com (720) 394 - 7980
Diane Tulley Middletown (CA) msmermaid@yahoo.com (707) 987 - 0796
Viviane Antonio Dallas (TX) vi.shiatsulife@gmail.com (713) 933 - 9668
Eric Hembree Tiburon (CA) erichembree@yahoo.com (415) 435 - 2515
Heidi Kalweit Mpls (MN) heidiandhank@gmail.com (612) 859 - 6255
Mary LeSourd Mpls (MN) mlesourd@yahoo.com (612) 834 - 5786
Ana Nazario Bayomon Puerto Rico ananaza.anam@gmail.com
Carmeron West Templeton (CA) cameron@aquaticintegration.com (805) 217 1583
Kristen Fix Hudson (NY) spectralhands@gmail.com (518)821-6054
Mark Covell Hillo (HI) bluedragon99@rocketmail.com (808)987-9508
Avamir Masoff Yellow Spring (OH) mnasoff@gmail.com (937)767-9100
Ann Moureau Dessert hot springs (CA) awm440@hotmail.com (802)780-7977
Brackin Camp Senatobia (MS) brackincita@yahoo.com (512)968-8512
Christopher Edwards San Jose (CA) aquaticbalance2004@sbcglobal.net (408)386-6263
Sarah Olson Wisconsin Solson@vmh.org (608)637-4385
Suzanne Rubenbauer Minnesota srubenbauer@fspa.org (608)799-7216
Linda Solberg Minnesota solberg@inlandgroup.com (612)483-2629
Dianna Pilkington Minnesota d.pilkington@aol.com (612)810-9326
Nicola Kapala Minnesota nicolakapala@gmail.com (612)408-2821
Heather Wuolle Minnesota hfroh11@hotmail.com (608)386-5167
Olga Yamnik Minnesota yamnikolga@gmail.com (612)298-9647
Renee McCoy Minnesota rrmccoy@mail.com (763)292-4127
Kimieko Tuyen Minnesota 95moose@gmail.com (952)454-1368
Paul Douglas Scotland padocean@me.com 00441620824
Brook Madrone Seattle (WA) offthebeach@comcast.net (206)999 - 9118
Donna Waldrop Marathon (FL) donna_waldrop@yahoo.com (305)432 - 7877
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It was pleasantly surprised with EASY. It is! Shinzo’s concentration & openness to healing is masterful. Minakshi is a great teacher: highly sensitive to nuance. I found the charts and the dancerly taught movements most valuable. This is one of the BEST workshops I have ever taken. ---- Helen Hennessey
EASY taught me how to open & relax into regeneration. It taught me how each person can discover the space to find where energy is blocked and what they can do to help it move. the feeling is what counts. It was fun to learn how to connect with the five elements in my own body and how to ignite life into each one through movement, meditation and stretching. there is no difficulty in the body that can persist without some agreement of the whole. I believe that EASY can help the body, mind & sprit I get past the difficulties with a great gentleness and help to keep it going strong.
---- Trina Lebrasseur
