There are a number of different ways to work the soles of your feet, including walking barefoot on river stones, rolling each foot over a golf or tennis ball, or just using your fingers and hands to massage your feet. When starting a reflexology session, it’s a good idea to begin with loosening up your ankles — rotate each foot clockwise then counterclockwise about 10 times. You also might want to pinch the end of your toes, which can increase circulation and drainage in your sinuses and stimulate your pituitary and pineal glands. Then you can begin massaging the ball of your foot, the arch, and the heel. If you find an area that is tender, it may indicate some distress or dysfunction occurring in the corresponding area of the body. You may want to explore what is going on with that organ or system.
Whether we are able to spend just a few minutes a day on this kind of
self-care or a full half hour, our efforts are never wasted. By taking
responsibility for our own health and taking time every day to connect
with our body, we can not only assist our body in letting go of stress
and dysfunction; we also can continue to support an ongoing sense of
wellness and vitality. (Daily OM)
