The physical and mental benefits are listed below.
- aids relaxation
- helps relieve stress, muscle tension and stiffness
- lightens discomfort during pregnancy
- faster healing of strained muscles, sprained ligaments, swelling
- reduce muscle spasms
- provides greater flexibility and range of motion
- enhances athletic performance
- helps to deeper and easier breathing
- improves blood circulation and movement of lymph fluids
- reduce blood pressure
- helps to relieve eye-strain and headaches caused by tension
- enhances the health and nourishment of skin
- improves posture
- strengthens the immune system
- rehabilitation after an operation or injury
- peace of mind and feeling of well-being
- promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- helps relieve or mental stress
- improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately; calm thinking and creativity
- emotional benefits