Relieves muscle tension and stiffness

Provides greater joint flexibility, range of motion, and aids in relaxation

Promotes deeper and easier breathing

Lowers blood pressure

Helps relieve tension headaches and effects of eye strain

Enhances health and nourishment of skin

Improves posture

Enhances athletic performance

Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy

Improves circulation, recovery time, and immune system function

Treats injury caused during sports or work

Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments

Reduces pain, swelling, muscles spasms, and formation of scar tissue

Relieves and prevents physical dysfunction and pain

Can stimulate weak and inactive muscles

Can stimulate and soothe nerves

Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness

Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Reduces levels of anxiety

Creates body awareness

Alleviates insomnia

Relieves mental stress

Interrupts cycle of stress

Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately

Decreases the effects of depression

Satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch