Relaxes the body and reduces tension and stress

Relaxes the mind and so reducing anxiety and fosters peace of mind

Soothes and comforts the client

Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness

Gives a lift to the emotions and increases positive feelings

Increases energy by invigorating the systems of the body and reducing fatigue

Helps relieve mental stress

Improves the ability to monitor mental stress signals and respond accordingly

Improves body image, awareness and general self-esteem

Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Fosters a feeling of well-being

Satisfies a need to care and nurture the body

Increases awareness of mind and body connection

Will increase energy as less energy is needed to hold the body in a state of tension (both physical and mental)