Breathing & Stretching

🧘‍♀️ **Hatha Yoga at Metrofitt Studio** — DAFZA W8 Building Find your balance, strength, and calm. Join us for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga session at Metrofitt Studio, located in the W8 Building, DAFZA. This class focuses on gentle postures, mindful breathing, and alignment — perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners who want to release tension, improve flexibility, and center their mind after a long day at work. 🌿 What to Expect: • Guided Hatha flow combining posture and breathwork • Relaxing studio environment inside Metrofitt Gym • Certified instructor and supportive community • Great for relieving stress and improving focus 🧍‍♀️ Open to: All fitness levels (beginners welcome!) Join our Whatsapp Group for Quick Updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BZPGSXZUhvg1oMKqdeIDXG?mode=hqrt3

**Kickstart your day with energy and calm!** Join us for a rejuvenating **FREE** Sunrise Yoga session at the beautiful **Eternal Wellness Yoga Studio**. This is your chance to **transform** your early morning routine into a powerful, peaceful ritual. Book your session now: [WhatsApp Us](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JK_lC9NsQ9EzlUEE2vOzfEhPD0nAHSJBpcxy6cVPPSU/edit?usp=sharing) *Note: MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY \- ONLY FOR LADIES \| TUESDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY \- MEN ALSO WELCOME* **[1st Session will be FREE]**

If you’ve been daydreaming about fresh powder and wide-open slopes, **Pakistan delivers a winter escape you probably didn’t see coming**. Nestled high in the Swat Valley, **Pakistan's cheeky answer to Switzerland, minus the cuckoo clocks** or eye-watering prices, feels like the universe's best kept secret finally spilling the beans. At 2,800 metres, Malam Jabba Ski Resort is now one of the region’s top winter destinations. The surrounding **Swat Valley blends jaw-dropping mountain scenery with a deep historical and cultural layer**: Gandharan Buddhist ruins, the emerald-green Swat River, and pine forests that stretch as far as you can see. The resort has everything you need for a solid ski trip: an **800-metre groomed main run, gentler green slope, a modern chairlift,** affordable equipment rental, and a ski school with patient instructors. Whether you’re charging the red run or the type who still whispers “bismillah” before pushing off the turn, you’ll feel right at home. In recent years Malam Jabba has even hosted international winter events, proof of how far the facilities have come. While minor logistical challenges exist, the overall experience is highly rewarding, with fresh local cuisine, new infrastructure and an atmosphere of genuine welcome that characterises travel in northern Pakistan. All in all, this is your chance to discover a different side of Pakistan: snow on the Hindu Kush, crisp pine air through the window, endless white peaks and sky. **Open your eyes, you’re inside a postcard!** Ready? Let’s roll. **DAY 1 // FRI // DEPARTURE** Meet at DXB Terminal 1 at 15:00 for the 17:00 direct flight to Islamabad. Touch down around 21:00 local time, clear immigration, and head straight to our hotel in the quieter northern part of the city. **DAY 2 // SAT // FIRST SNOW** Early wake-up and we’re rolling north on Swat Expressway. Four to five hours of stunning scenery later. pine forests, the turquoise Swat River flashing by, roadside chai stops until we arrive at Malam Jabba around midday. Check in to our hotel, grab lunch with mountain views, then head to the rental shop for boots, skis/snowboard and passes. Afternoon: first ride up Pakistan’s longest chairlift, a gentle recon lap on the slopes, and plenty of time to breathe that crisp high-altitude air. Sunset from the terrace with hot kahwa is non-negotiable. Overnight Malam Jabba. **Day 3 // SUN // FULL SKI DAY** Breakfast overlooking the peaks, then straight to the slopes. Unlimited runs on the red and green pistes all day. Late afternoon options: hike up for fresh tracks, or take the chairlift at golden hour for one of the best views in Pakistan. Evening wind-down: board games and tea in the hotel lounge, or join the optional night walk under a sky packed with stars. Overnight Malam Jabba. **DAY 4 // MON // LAST SKIING & RETURN** One final morning session – usually the snow is perfect and the slopes are quiet. Ski till your legs smile, then check-out at 11:00. Lunch at the resort, then we hit the road back to Islamabad. Quick look at capitol if time allows, drop off at airport for return flight home. **Grade:** Easy to moderate, available for fit beginners. **Activity:** Skiing, cultural immersion. **Accommodation/meals:** Hotels, double sharing. Two dinners are included; lunches and meals on transfers are excluded. **Cost:** **3380 AED incl. flights until JAN 07.** **Past this date cost will change.** **Specifically excluded:** * Visa, * COMPULSORY Insurance, ie. Heymondo.com, AXA, AIG or similar, * Lunches and meals on transfers, * Gear rental / ski instructor fees. **Visa:** Simplified visa process in now available within mobile app. More info: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Pakistan "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Pakistan") See you on the chairlift! 🏔️❄️ Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238 "https://wa.me/971504848238") / [linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup "https://linktr.ee/trekkup") Find all trekkups at [linktr.ee/trekkup](http://linktr.ee/trekkup)

Discover the Harmonizing Power of Sound: In the gentle embrace of sacred sound, find deep restoration and harmony. Our bespoke Singing Bowl and Crystal Bowl Healing sessions offer a private sanctuary for profound transformation, tailored specifically to your unique needs. **Available Healing Focus Areas:** - **Couples Healing:** Reconnect and restore harmony through shared vibrational resonance - **Parent-Child Healing:** Strengthen bonds and create peaceful emotional connections - **Personal Healing:** A dedicated journey inward for self-discovery and inner peace - **Emotional Healing:** Release stress, anxiety, grief, or emotional blockages - **Pathological Support Healing:** Complementary sonic support for physical well-being - **Energy Enhancement Healing:** Cleanse, balance, and amplify your energetic field **Session Details:** - **Format:** Private & Customized (for individuals, couples, or small family groups) - **Schedule:** Available every Friday, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM - **Booking:** Advance appointment required **Step into a space of pure resonance.** Allow the sound to wash over you, recalibrate your energy, and guide you back to your center. Contact to book your private sound healing journey.

**Hop on board rail journey of a lifetime on longest train in the world for TREKKUP to Mauritania.** Atop heaps of iron ore and below the stars we journey most daring way and surely you will earn star status as true adventure seeker! Journey begins in Nouakchott along the Atlantic Ocean before our 4x4 caravan heads into the vast dunes of the Sahara. Most attractive Moorish oasis town of Chinguetti along the “coast” of the great Saharan sand ocean with labyrinthine lanes along stone mosques and libraries. We’ll trade wares and ride camels along ancient trade routes and watch sunsets on oceans of sand. Highlight of our journey will be hopping on board train in Choum along the eastern corner of Western Sahara. We’ll pack our provisions and warm blankets for the night before climbing on board the longest train in the world at nearly 3 kilometres of rail cars packed with iron ore. As it lumbers through the desert sands we’ll sit atop heaps of ore for comfy night under stars and truly unforgettable experience! With 7th Century oasis villages, endless golden sand dunes, and most unique rail journey in Western Africa, this trip will make you true traveller to places unknown. This time we invite you to join us for an extended journey to check out on enigmatic Western Sahara, safe but disputed territory between Morocco and self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. **Let's go!!** **Day 00 // JAN 23 // Departure** Meeting at 1pm at DXB T1 for Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca at 15:15-20:55. **Alternatively, meeting at Casablanca airport at 21.45,** for connecting flight to Nouakchott, 23.50-01.45 (+1). **Day 01 // JAN 24 // Noaukchott** Arrival and visa formalities before transfer to hotel in Nouakchott. After breakfast and first look at city, obtain provisions and begin journey through sand swept vistas, caravan routes and sand dunes on the way to Chinguetti. Arrival late afternoon and catch the sunset atop the dunes overlooking Tenewchert Oasis before returning to hotel for dinner and rest. **Day 02 // JAN 25 // Tergit Oasis / Chinguetti** Our first stop will be the ancient library and ruins of Chinguetti. We’ll meet the local librarian for poetry and stories before continuing to Ouadane to wander the many hidden corners of this 7th century city on a hill. Along the way we’ll pop out to see the great and mysterious African Eye, visible from space and a true geological oddity! Dinner and night in hotel. **DAY 03 // JAN 26 // Africa Eye / Ouadane** **Day 04 // JAN 27 // Art Rock / Pass of Amogjar / Azoughi** **Day 05 // JAN 28 // Night on the Wagons** After quick breakfast we head to the mud-hut town of Choum where our train journey begins. With our blankets and provisions ready we’ll hop aboard the longest train in the world, atop the iron ore and under the stars we sleep. **Day 06 // JAN 29 // Train Arrives in Nouadhibou** After hopping off the train, hop on 4x4s for quick ride around town and absorb the amazing journey before heading to hotel to wash off the dust. After lunch we’ll check out from Mauritania and cross the border to Western Sahara or, **in case of** **any train delays (which are nothing new),** we’ll spend a night in Nouadhibou. **Day 07 // JAN 30 // Nouadhibou (WESTERN SAHARA)** Drive across the plains of Sahara to Dakhla. Visit city and surrounding dunes: Lasarka peninsula, old lighthouse, ostrich park and few other curiosities, given the time allows. **Day 08 // JAN 31 // Dakhla (WESTERN SAHARA)** In the morning return flight to Casablanca, VIL-CMN 11:45-13:45 and further back home. **Level of Difficulty:** Easy with limited facilities ahead. Open train ride is somewhat rough experience. **Activities:** Light trekking, off-roading, sightseeing, open-wagon riding. **Duration:** 8 days. **Accommodation & Meals:** Basic hotels and meals included, double sharing. **Cost: 7680 AED** excluding flights, **until JAN 18. On this date we will close the list.** **Flights on Royal Air Maroc** at approx. 3900 AED are excluded from trip budget: DXB-NKC JAN 24 15:15 - 01:45 (+1) VIL-DXB JAN 31 11:45 - 01:40 (+1) **Visa:** Mauritania: e-visa UAE residents get visa on arrival to Morocco. See yah in Mauritania x Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) / [docs@trekkup.com](docs@trekkup.com) Find all trekkups at [linktr.ee/trekkup](http://linktr.ee/trekkup)

To attend this practice and for more enq please connect directly on WhatsApp at +971 545367991 **To join our WhatsApp group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DwjfaPy73AsDj1Ofe7KNfi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DwjfaPy73AsDj1Ofe7KNfi) 🧘‍♀️ **What We Will Practice:** Join us for a magnificent, magical evening practice lasting 1 hour 15 minutes. **\|\| Our session includes \|\|** 🤗 Breathwork 🧘 Meditation 🤸 Stretching Asanas (Postures) 🫶 Connecting with the Divine within 🌅 Shavasana (Relaxation) 🎯 Mindfulness Activities Games 💚 Additional features and yogic practices will be included. We will meet at 4:30 PM at Kite Beach, beginning the practice by the sea. The exact location will be shared privately on WhatsApp after confirming your attendance, as this is a selective group for committed practitioners. **Session Overview:** Join us for a refreshing evening of Stretch Yoga and meditation, crafted to energize your day. This class combines gentle stretching, strength-building poses, and mindful breathing to enhance flexibility, balance, and mental clarity. Perfect for all levels, you’ll leave feeling revitalized and centered. **What to Bring:** \*Yoga mat \*Water bottle \*Towel \*Positive energy 🚧 **Important**: Participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are aware of any health conditions and take necessary precautions. The organizers are not liable for any injuries or accidents. If you have concerns or health issues, contact the organizer before attending. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We look forward to sharing this peaceful practice with you. Namaste 🙏

Details Event Type: Free Zoom, Registration Required [https://bit.ly/2SAwmXE](https://bit.ly/2SAwmXE) Meeting ID: 863 8210 8643 Passcode: divine 4:45 - 5:00 PM - Introduction to the meditation 5:00 - 6:00 PM - 1 Hour of Meditation Followed by Q&A and sharing (optional) **WAYS TO JOIN ZOOM** Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android **Preparation:** Open mind & commitment for an hour Yoga mat/a comfortable surface to lie down Eye mask/blindfold—a happy face :) **About the Kundalini Meditation (Active meditation)** Q- What is Active Meditation? I thought meditation meant sitting in silence/chanting/focusing on the breath! A- We are all struggling with our deep-rooted suppressed emotions/unresolved issues/pain/hurt. When we sit in SILENCE, these thoughts pop up; it becomes difficult to sit & go inwardly. In OSHO Active meditations, you VIBRATE...DANCE and suppressed energy move & spread in the body. The flow of energy turned “UPWARD.” Your rock-like being melts down, and and you become THE CHILD AGAIN. Now the SILENCE comes to you naturally. Join our WhatsApp Group to stay connected with us. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DLBuywCGOHl5KsbcPHjF97](https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in%2Fclick%2F136451999d9b3acd%2F136451999d9b29e7&data=05%7C02%7C%7C6345967fe0b14b66a3a508de185a144f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638974972356825070%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3iAU%2Bp7POHdoByuH%2F1weIzE5rMWaDRQHpy5acT3tjeI%3D&reserved=0 "Protected by Outlook: https://hadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in/click/136451999d9b3acd/136451999d9b29e7. Click or tap to follow the link.") \| \| \*No prior meditation experience is required; all are welcome to join :) Also, please check if you have received a confirmation email from Zoom for the event. Sometimes the email goes into the spam folder; search for [hello@surekhasadana.com](https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in%2Fclick%2F136451999d9b3acd%2F136451999d9b29e9&data=05%7C02%7C%7C6345967fe0b14b66a3a508de185a144f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638974972356870141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x83doym9WiEzoXNluzSSYnaz466tUqtAr4Iz8OMinOk%3D&reserved=0 "Protected by Outlook: https://hadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in/click/136451999d9b3acd/136451999d9b29e9. Click or tap to follow the link.") If you haven't received the confirmation email yet. Love, Surekha Sadana [Visit my website](https://kor01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in%2Fclick%2F136451999d9b3acd%2F136451999d9b29eb&data=05%7C02%7C%7C6345967fe0b14b66a3a508de185a144f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638974972356913619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cUKKpHlInIbIVEetzDKPdnR3HxhMM7jrmSTD8uANWiM%3D&reserved=0 "Protected by Outlook: https://hadn-zgph.maillist-manage.in/click/136451999d9b3acd/136451999d9b29eb. Click or tap to follow the link.") Holistic Health Coach Nutrition I Functional Medicine I Inner Work \|

Hello Nomads! This Sunday morning, we invite you to a cool program, including boat rides, and for those who want: sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling, followed by an optional lunch. \-\- You will love: \* The boat rides \* The optional activities: Sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling \* The lunch in one of the best Italian restaurants in Dubai \* Meeting new friends \-\- Information & booking: IMPORTANT: Yacht places are limited. if interested please book ASAP. BOOKING: Please join the WhatsApp group, send a private message & wait for CONFIRMATION: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz Exact location & updates will be communicated to those who confirm their booking by WhatsApp. Please feel free to follow and share our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers \-\- Fees No organization fees Boat rides: 2x7aed You need to order something from the coffeeshop \-\- What to bring: Depending on what you want to do: \* If you want to try sketching/journaling: whatever you have (notebook, pencils/pens, watercolor, brushes), or use our shared materials \* Or a book if you just want to read \* Or nothing if you just want to join & chill \* Remember to bring warm cloths as it may get cold Looking forward to seeing you!

Join us for a **FREE** Rope Yoga session! **Eternal Wellness Yoga Studio**. Rope Yoga uses wall support to safely deepen stretches, perform inversions with ease, and bring therapeutic **transformation** to your posture and spine. It's fantastic for all levels!

Are you looking to Transform yourself into: • A Powerful Public Speaker? • An Inspirational Leader? • Becoming more Confident? Empower yourself with the secrets of becoming a Confident and Compelling Public Speaker. We provide a fun and friendly learn-by-doing environment which enables you to develop your skills in a comfortable, supportive environment. We are a peer-to-peer group where members mutually develop their Public Speaking Skills through Prepared project Speeches, Constructive Evaluations and ongoing Mentoring, all within the globally recognized educational framework of Toastmasters International. Whether the very thought of speaking in public fills you with fear, or if you love standing up to speak in front of a crowd, you will learn something new by attending our meetings. Join us for our next meeting to experience our fun and encouraging, but professional way of learning public speaking and take a glance at how we prepare and practice public speaking technique, how we learn to control our body and voice and how we learn to deliver a powerful, confident speech. Please join us for our next meeting and discover how the group works. And if later you want to become a regular member of the group, there is a small annual fee, If interested in joining us, please contact following person, we’ll send you all the details about the meeting. For information about this meetup: Zainab Yousuf - (President) - 050- 5577791 Complementary Coffee + Tea + Cookies + Waters. Free Parking in Hotel Basement. Millennium Central Downtown Al Asayel street - Business Bay · Dubai ***More Information***\*\* It is simply knowing what you want to say and being comfortable with your communication skills. You learn to enhance your image, convince, and be impressive thus present with high personal impact. Objectives TM Meetings are designed for you to be equipped with practical tools and techniques that will allow you to: • Establish rapport with your audience • Learn techniques to reduce nervousness and fear • Realise your strengths as a presenter • How to appeal, influence and persuade different types of people • Recognise how visual aids can create impact and attention • Develop techniques to create a professional presence Prepare, practice, and deliver presentation • Presenting with a BANG Topics Covered • Personality assessment of presentation style (Speaker's Evaluation) • Assessment of presentation delivery (Speaker's Evaluation) • Structure your Speech: beginning, body, and ending. • Sending Positive Messages (verbal communication, body language) • Developing great slides • Overcoming Nervousness

\*Healthy Morning Startup - Walk and Yoga\* \***Date**\*: Morning Time:- \***06:00 AM (Every Satruday, Sunday, Monday)**\* \***Location**\*:- DMCC Metro Marina Side Garden Next to Horizon Tower and Yacht Club \***Location - Google map**\* : \***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\* \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JOFPV4e9MmG3i6carEOgzr**\* \***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona) \***WHAT TO BRING**\* • Water • Yoga mat (optional)

**Kickstart your day with energy and calm!** Join us for a rejuvenating **FREE** Sunrise Yoga session at the beautiful **Eternal Wellness Yoga Studio**. This is your chance to **transform** your early morning routine into a powerful, peaceful ritual. Book your session now: [WhatsApp Us](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JK_lC9NsQ9EzlUEE2vOzfEhPD0nAHSJBpcxy6cVPPSU/edit?usp=sharing) *Note: MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY \- ONLY FOR LADIES \| TUESDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY \- MEN ALSO WELCOME* **[1st Session will be FREE]**

* Experience a practice that encourages intentional & gentle movement, as well as stillness & observation * Experience mobility & flexibility for the whole body * Experience a gentle strength practice * Options encouraged, practice tailored for you * In person, online or recorded * Typically also offered weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

* Experience a gentle yoga practice that offers options & allows you to choose how to care for your body * All levels encouraged * In person * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

* Experience a practice that encourages intentional & gentle movement, as well as stillness & observation * Experience mobility & flexibility for the whole body * Options encouraged, practice tailored for you * In person, online or recorded * Typically also offered weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

* Experience a practice that encourages rest, stillness and observation, while nurturing the nervous system * Each practice will have an intention… sometimes a bit more yin yoga, a bit more restorative or a combination * Practice is explored using props * Close practice with a guided meditation and rest * All levels encouraged, practice tailored for you * In person, online or recorded * Reserve your space: [https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh](https://square.link/u/jF5cSTGh)

Join us ***in person* at the Brahma Kumaris Virginia Center** as we come together as a community to participate in a live Zoom class with BK Shila Sanghani. This shared experience offers a nurturing space to gently reconnect with yourself and realign your inner world. Our breath is one of the most profound tools for self-regulation, peace, and inner harmony. Through conscious breathing, we open the body’s meridians and energy pathways, activating the natural life force that supports healing on every level. From this heightened state of awareness, the mind becomes clearer, the body more relaxed, and the spirit more expansive. In this **weekly session**, you’ll be guided through simple yogic breathing practices and light stretching exercises that refresh the body, calm the mind, and uplift the heart. These techniques are accessible for all levels and offer a beautiful way to reset and recharge. BK Shila Sanghani, a certified yoga instructor based in the Chicago metro area, brings years of experience facilitating workshops, national retreats, and collaborative programs with medical professionals. Her compassionate approach has supported individuals navigating various health conditions, making her sessions both therapeutic and deeply restorative. Come nourish your well-being from the inside out - one breath at a time. Free Event - Donations Appreciated.

A unique worship experience for adults looking to engage their mind, body, spirit, and taste buds! Sundays, 5PM Join us each Sunday for a guided time of stretching, meditation, and mindfulness (think Yoga Church) – followed by a free mocktail and conversation! It’s a great day to end one week – and begin another. No reservations needed; just show up. (Invite a friend!) [https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip](https://www.thevineva.org/stretch-sip?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5PvfHVivaZWvu3F4k-dNoYLoXZ9EkAZKcaOcJ2fBP09QM_svyEG0tkZgIH-w_aem_GVuOBm_3I478NQM3Lkqe0A) 2501 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

* Experience a variety of rolling techniques to help release tension patterns & create space in the body using the Yamuna balls * All levels encouraged, practice tailored for you * In person, online or recorded * 8 spaces available * https://perpetualwellness.net * Some of YBR benefits: Decreases pain Stimulates bone Lengthens muscles Improves alignment Improves circulation Ability to help yourself Increases range of motion Increases awareness of the breath Deepens the relationship & understanding of one's body, how it works & what it needs