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Discover Egypt’s First Underwater Dance and Meditation for Women

August 12, 2021
Photography by Taimour Othman

The first two times Raghda tried a water massage (hydromassage), she came out of the water crying tears of pure joy. “I hugged them because I was so happy, it was a random outburst of emotions that can come out at any moment because any blocked tensions are instantly released,” she says. But this is not just a ‘luxury’ treatment. In fact, it is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries, and water is commonly used as a therapeutic technique as it is scientifically proven to alleviate stress and anxiety. The gentle pressure of the water is strong enough to push toxins out of muscles and soft tissues, which in turn creates a feeling of weightlessness and softness that helps in alleviating pain and heavy emotions. For years, our overactive minds ruled our entire being. Being glued to technological devices and sitting behind desks all day long, most of us have been so busy thinking, planning, organizing and plotting that we’ve forgotten the vital role that our bodies can play in influencing our lives. In her 2021 book “MOVE! The New Science of Body Over Mind,” Caroline Williams…


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