• Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
• Fosters peace of mind
• Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
• Reduces levels of anxiety
• Helps relieve mental stress
• Enhances capacity for calm-thinking creativity
• Emotional benefits
• Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch
• Fosters a feeling of well-being
• Creates body awareness
• Increases awareness of mind-body connection
  

(Source: AMTA)