“A Feeling of Well-being”
Physical benefits include:
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Stress relief/aided relaxation· Relief from muscle tension and stiffness
· Alleviation of pregnancy discomfort
· Accelerated healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduction in pain and swelling; reduction in formation of scar tissue
· Reduction in muscle spasms
· Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
· Enhanced athletic performance
· Improved blood and lymph circulation
· Reduced blood pressure
Psychological benefits include:
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· Relaxed state of mental alertness
· Reduction of mental stress
· Enhanced capacity for calm thinking and creativity
· Emotional benefits
· Satisfies need for caring nurturing touch
· Promotes feeling of well being
· Reduces levels of anxiety
· Fosters body awareness
· Increases awareness of mind-body connection