Foot massage miracle cure

Massaging the feet not only relaxes the whole body, but also has a particularly grounding effect on the mind and senses. It draws the heat out of the body, which can have a soothing effect on headaches and back pain. It also strengthens the feet. A wonderful means of self-care!

The preparation

You will need a towel, warm socks, warm oil (traditionally ghee), a nice place to relax and, if you wish, soft music in the background. We recommend performing the foot massage regularly in the evening, if you can manage it at around the same time.

The procedure

General: Circle the joints and stroke away from the heart. The numbers in the following steps refer to the drawing (see below).

1. oil the leg

• Circle the knees, then stroke the shins vigorously downwards
• Circle the ankles, then gently stroke the calves upwards
• Circle the back of the knee, then stroke over the toes

2. heel

• Massage the heel vigorously with circular movements

3. arch of the foot

• Stretch a) from the inside to the outside b) from the bottom to the top
• Gently hold the heart point (marma point)

4. ball of the foot

• Windshield wiper grip
• Stroke the spaces between the metatarsophalangeal joints vigorously into the spaces between the toes

5. toes

• Massage the spaces between the toes in a drilling motion
• Circle the underside of the toes
• Scrunch toes
• Circle, bend and stroke out joints

6. ankles

• Gently and very slowly circle ankles
• Massage the area between the ankles and draw a heart with your thumb

7. instep

• Stroke the spaces between the tendons from the ankles to the toes

8. leg

• Stroke the leg as in (1)

Suitable Ayurvedic massage oils are available in our AyurMed store "

Article by Valeska Fischer