BENEFITS
MASSAGE
Physical Benefits
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Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
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Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
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Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces the formation of excessive scar tissue
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Reduces muscle spasms
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Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
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Enhances athletic performance
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Promotes deeper and easier breathing
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Improves circulation of blood and the movement of lymph fluids
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Reduces blood pressure
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Helps relieve tension-related headaches and the effects of eye-strain
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Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin
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Improves posture
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Strengthens the immune system
Mental Benefits
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Fosters peace of mind
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Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
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Helps relieve mental stress
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Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
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Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
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Satisfies needs for caring/nurturing touch
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Fosters a feeling of well-being
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Reduces levels of anxiety
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Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
Benefits of Massage for Animals.
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reduces muscle tension
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eases stiffness
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reduces muscle spasms
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improves range of motion
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improves the circulation of blood and the movement of lymph
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improves immune system function
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enhances the health of the skin and coat
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quiets the mind
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reduces anxiety
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helps to manage the effects of stress
YOGA
Asanas
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Stress Reduction !!!
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Increased Strength and Flexibility
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Improved Mind/Body Connection
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Improved Nervous System Function
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Improved Posture
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Improved Circulation of Blood and Lymph Fluids
Pranayama and Meditation
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Stress Reduction !!!
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Improved Respiratory Efficiency
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Decreased Muscle Tension and Pain
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Improved Immune System Function
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Improved Concentration and Focus
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Increased Creativity
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Increased Serotonin Production (which can help depression, insomnia, obesity and headaches)
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Reduced Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Symptoms
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Improved Mind/Body Connection
For a very detailed list of the benefits of yoga asana (poses), pranayama (breathing) and meditation please visit this article by Timothy McCall, M.D. - http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1634.