Self Massage - feet

I come from a place where feet are not considered important, for many even seen as "dirty" or "ugly"; most of the time hidden inside boots, or hurt by uncomfortable shoes... Where I come from walking barefoot is not respected in all the healing power it contains... And since I was a child I hear my mother saying "put on your shoes!!"

I traveled the world and came to live in a place where a full spa relaxing experience starts with carefully (ritualistically even) washing of the feet; where touching someone else's feet is a sign of respect; and Lovers massaging each other's feet a love making ritual...

In Thailand statues and images of Buddha's feet are worshiped, and in India feet are worthy of jewelry and beautification Henna rituals.

Chinese medicine is proof to the important acupressure and meridians your feet possess and it is a well know practice to use a "pebble walk" (you can find them in Hong Kong in almost every corner!) to activate these healing points. Did you know a foot massage can even induce labour? (and this is why during pregnancy massages should be only performed by a knowledgeable practitioner).

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine, dedicates countless rituals to this practice of foot massage, with benefits that go from stress relief to deep emotional healing, and even full activation of your chakra system!

 

What am I here to share? You have your healing power in your hands (rather, in your feet!) just choose to access this medicine and every night, just before bed: massage your own feet. 

Only this, do it intuitively, listening to your body, it's needs and guidance. 

This is my #SelfLoveTip from last #motherAndLittleOneYoga session and here to share it with you - loving foot massage.

"Diseases do not go near one who massages his feet before sleep, just as snakes do not approach eagles.”

~ Harish Johari, In Dhanwantari

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