James MacMillian developed this special form of water therapy in 1950 in the bathing hall of the Halliwick School in London (England). In this form of therapy, no buoyancy agents are used (at most for stabilization). The concept is ideal for people with severe or multiple disabilities to promote trunk stability, as fall prevention in old age or as a specific therapeutic movement therapy. Halliwick is an active therapy in which individual muscle groups can be trained and their endurance improved. Regular water therapies have been shown to improve balance and stability.
Aqua Relax is a special form of body relaxation in the water that everyone can participate in. No previous knowledge is necessary for this. The guest floats on the surface of the water, largely relieved of his own body weight. In this way, he/she can enjoy the full attention and mindfulness of the practitioner.
Phase 1 – Build trust
The first phase is all about building confidence in yourself and not being afraid of moving in the water. Through controlled breathing, you learn in the first phase to respond to the flow stimuli of the water.
Phase 2 – Balance control
Different postures and positions are trained and maintained via the torso. Exercises such as turning in the water or rotation exercises stabilize the musculoskeletal system.
Phase 3 – Body control
In the last phase, the focus is on independent movement in the water. Without aids and only through the water buoyancy, action in every situation in the water is learned.
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