Shantam is an Aquatic Bodywork Therapist and Instructor whose work is characterized by constant attention to the client's breath and by an extraordinary ability to connect profoundly with each client on both a physical and energetic level. "Presence of Being" is the core of what she brings to her work as well as teaching a course by the same name. She also practices and teaches the liquid bodywork forms known as Watsu® & WaterDance: transformative bodywork that is experienced in body temperature warm water.

Imagine a warm, liquid world where your body is gently floated, stretched and attended to.... an invitation to dive deeply into the experience of your own unique rhythm and experience the ultimate in relaxation. Where time suspends amid effortless weightlessness and dynamic movement while guided by safe, supportive and loving arms.

The deep freedom which can be experienced here is an ideal state to release any holding patterns, whether physical, emotional or mental and open to the precious, present moment and reconnect with the joy of your essential nature. Shantam will guide you on the journey that is right for you. Whether this is to stay at the surface of the water, (Watsu) or to explore underwater, (WaterDance), great care is taken to sensitively introduce you to this profound work.

"It is my joy to share with you through Aquatic Bodywork and to assist you in exploring through the fluidity of the water the grace of Presence: inviting you to embrace the continuous unfolding of the 'mysterious moment' fully present with your mind, body, emotions and breath; Awake to all that is from the stillness within. From this place of loving acceptance; physically, mentally and emotionally, you can access your own innate wisdom and ability to love, heal and live from a place of wholeness and completeness. From here, you can experience the deepest connection on all levels to all aspects of your life. Through this connection, your life, your purpose, and your work - everything - becomes an inspired practice of being rather than one of doing. This is a return to the heart, a return to the innocence of who is underneath whatever beliefs you may have held about yourself. Remembering who you truly are is rediscovering the freedom to live and embody the ease and joy of your true nature."

Shantam is a WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association) certified Aquatic Therapist and Instructor at the School of Shiatsu & Massage located at Harbin Hot Springs in Northern California. She exudes a profound passion, joy and love for Aquatic Bodywork and all that she feels it encompasses. She believes that the water itself, through Watsu & WaterDance can actually empower each of us to recognize and embody the truth of who we are. Her teaching is a testament to that belief. With a gentle, compassionate presence and an innate ability to communicate from the heart, Shantam offers enthusiastic support, insight and a wealth of personal experience to anyone wishing to learn more about this work in the water and about themselves. She is passionate about sharing her love of this work with a warm and personal teaching style and has a reputation for creating a safe and sacred space to empower and affirm students to access their innate wholenss.

Shantam has a rich background in the Healing Arts including: Watsu®, WaterDance, Massage (multiple modalitites), Cranio Sacral, BioDynamic Cranial Touch, Rebalancing (Trager©), Shiatsu, Tantsu, Reiki, Metamorphosis, Voice Dialog, Hypnotherapy, Transformational Breathwork including Quantum Light Breath, Avatar and MotherWaveWork, swimming with wild dolphins and meditation. But above all, she sustains a deep appreciation and reverence for the Mystery of ALL that is.

Watsu® is a registered service mark of Harold Dull