ASA A Step Ahead

* Parasympathetic Nervous System dominates

* Subcortical regions of brain dominate

* Slow dynamic and static movements

* Normalization of muscle tone

* Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments

* Low caloric consumption

* Effort is minimized, relaxed

* Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled)

* Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups

* Noncompetitive, process-oriented

* Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite)

* Limitless possibilities for growth in self-awareness