On the physical level

• deep relaxation and stress reduction
• reduces muscular tension and contractures
• improves mobility and increases joint flexibility
• improves ease and efficiency of movement
• promotes fullness and ease of breathing
• improves blood and lymphatic circulation
• reduces blood pressure
• reduces tension due to headaches and ocular hypertension
• nourishes the skin
• improves posture
• accelerates the healing of muscle strains
• stretches ligaments
• reduces contractures, pain
• reduces the formation of fibrous tissue
• strengthens the immune system and maintains health

On the mental level

• relaxes the state of alertness
• reduces mental stress, calms the mind
• increases the ability to manage stress signals and respond appropriately

On the emotional level

• provides a sense of well-being
• satisfies the need to be cared for and touched
• improves ease of expression of emotions
• improves self-image
• increases the mind/body relationship
• provides a feeling of being unified and in harmony