Watsu.... what? who?

My parents are visiting with us in Geneva this week (yay!) and with slightly rainy weather today, we decided to introduce them our thermal bath hobby.  We went to Lavey-les-bains, one of our favorite baths.  While there, a man in one of the pools approached us and told us that his students were studying to be "Watsu" teachers and asked whether we wanted to get a free session from a student as part of their training program.  Not knowing what a "session" consisted of, we agreed and what followed was an awkwardly amazing experience...  before I explain the details, below is the official description of Watus:

Watsu is a gentle form of body therapy performed in warm water. It combines elements of massage, joint mobilisation, shiatsu, muscle stretching and dance. The receiver is continuously supported while being floated, cradled, rocked and stretched. The deeply relaxing effects of warm water and nurturing support, combine with Watsu's movements, stretches, massage and point work, to create a bodywork with a range of therapeutic benefits and potential healing on many levels.

While the massage was certainly relaxing and unique, the poses were a bit, shall we say awkward... and then picture this happening in the middle of a crowded, public pool.  There were several points that I couldn't contain my giggles because I could hear Ryan laughing and I knew how ridiculous this little session must have looked to everyone else in the pool.  How awkward could it be you ask? Check out the below sample pictures off of Google to see for yourself...

So would I ever do a Watsu session again? Sure!  It was actually a really relaxing and gentle form of massage.  But, definitely in a more private setting :)