good balance, increase self confidence, tradition, self improvement, it can be meditational (focusing on nothing more than being in the moment). Increased social status, improve poise and posture, meet new people, get out more, exercise and cardio, attract members of the opposite sex, spend more time with your loved one, increase communication and sense of understanding, increased flexibility/range of mobility, avoid public embarrassment through rejection therapy, Lose weight, AND IT'S FUN!!!