Richard Bock & Shantam are WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association) certified Aquatic Bodywork Therapists and Instructors at the School of Shiatsu & Massage located at Harbin Hot Springs California. They exude a profound passion, joy and love for Aquatic Bodywork and all that they feel it encompasses. They believe that the water itself, through Watsu® & WaterDance can actually empower each of us to recognize and embody who we are. They are well known for bringing together the principles of breath connection with a "Presence of Being" that forms a profound affinity in the dance of Aquatic Bodywork. They are passionate about sharing their love of this work with a warm and personal teaching style and have a reputation for creating a safe and sacred space to empower and affirm students to access their innate potential.

Between them, they have a rich background in the Healing Arts including: Watsu®, WaterDance, Massage (multiple modalities), Cranio Sacral, Rebalancing (Trager®), Shiatsu, Tantsu, Reiki, Chakra Metamorphosis, Voice Dialogue, Hypnotherapy, Transformational Breathwork including Quantum Light Breath, Avatar and MotherWaveWork, Yoga, devotional chanting, Vedantic Philosophy, Dolphin Inspiration, Meditation and above all, they sustain a deep appreciation of the Mystery.

Shantam & Richard are community residents of Harbin Hot Springs (http://www.harbin.org/) located in Middletown, CA. It is approximately 2 ½ hours north of San Francisco and 20 minutes north of Calistoga, renowned home to additional hot, mineral springs and spas. They offer Aquatic Bodywork sessions by request through Harbin's Health Services (http://www.harbin.org/massage.htm) (707) 987-2477 as well as privately in the pool at Shantam's residence (707) 987-4902. They teach Aquatic Bodywork courses nationwide, internationally and at Shantam's home and have been involved in training spa practitioners. Please contact them for private or group instruction in Watsu, WaterDance, and The Presence of Being or with the Essentials of Aquatic Bodywork.