The focus of the mind on the sensation
of breath and movement reduces stress, or the sympathetic
response, allowing the autonomic nervous system
to move toward homeostasis with the inherent facilitation
of sensorimotor integration.10 The increased perception
of proprioceptive information, awareness of thoughts and
emotions, decreased cortical activity, and the development
of nonreactivity to physical sensation result in the attainment
of positive functional outcomes.