Working with young offenders often leads to high levels of stress. Massage helps reduce the tension. In addition to massage, self-acupressure, yoga classes and other physical activities are provided at the unit, with the purpose of connecting the body and the mind. The residents learn how to take care of themselves, live in the present moment and stop inappropriate fantasies. Physical movement is linked to mental motion.
Residents are less likely to be overcome by unwanted emotions.
Physical activities have also been linked to academic advancement. He believes that the concentration a student uses in the physical activity can be brought to academic activity. Movement requires one to think it in terms of sequence. Sequential thinking is a basis for learning. The only time I was ever touched was when I was getting hit by my dad or someone else.