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Foot Rituals | Article foot rituals | ARTICLE FOOT RITUALS Our feet are a reflection of our inner body so when our feet are relaxed, so are we. Through nurturing the “souls” of our feet, we keep our energy grounded. Our feet are the foundation for our mind and body. Words / Judy Chapman ’m sitting here with two feet plunged wash. The Japanese always remove their foot treatments for stimulating circulation into an Indian copper bowl filled with shoes before entering their own abode or through the body. A cold footbath, for warm water and floating flowers. a ryokan. example, is recommended for improving Beside me is a pot of steaming herbal Ancient medicine systems, too, have circulation, lowering blood pressure and Itea. The scent of aromatherapy fills the long promoted the health values of having reducing sleeplessness and sweaty feet. A air and it occurs to me that before I’ve clean feet. In traditional folk medicine, foot warmer footbath is beneficial for deepening even received the soothing massage, I’m care treatments involving water, massage, relaxation and can help relieve pain and already feeling deeply relaxed. herbs and oils were taken to help combat aches in the feet area. A little warmer, and Such is the raison d’être of the foot cracked heels, corns, dry skin, foot odour you can help sooth stiffness caused by ritual offered at spas around the world. and sores. Ayurvedic physicians have arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle spasms Whether it’s a simple soak, a leisurely wash written that our feet are a map to our and inflammation. Hydrotherapy, practised or a scrub and massage, the experience inner body. According to Ayurveda, dry and in many cultures around the world, of having your feet attended to before chapped-looking feet can reflect a vata including ancient Rome, China and Japan, treatment is certain to bring you down condition, while hot and sweaty feet may continues today. to earth. Not to mention help you feel reflect a pitta imbalance and fluid retention A simple foot soak can do wonders incredibly soothed in mind and body. possibly indicates a kapha condition. for your whole being and extraordinary In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the experiences can be created for your feet FOOT TO HEAD principles of reflexology therapy reveal and for you. Beautiful ingredients for a According to the ancient masters, our feet that the condition of our feet mirrors our foot treatment include Epsom salts and are a reflection of our inner body so when inner body. Through self-massaging our sea salt, clay, oatmeal, shredded coconut our feet are relaxed, so are we. Through feet on a regular basis, we can take care flesh, pumice stone and refreshing oils nurturing the “souls” of our feet, we keep of our internal organs. Also, our feet are such as peppermint and lime or relaxing our energy grounded. Our feet are the considered nature’s own detoxifying system, choices such as lavender and sandalwood. foundation for our mind and body. Just where we perspire and get rid of wastes, so A bit of colour therapy can be added by think how incredibly mind-soothing a foot it makes sense to soak them regularly with scattering fresh flowers on the water’s massage can be. Everything in our body cleansing oils and purified water. surface, or placing flat, round stones at is connected. the bottom of the bowl can provide a type Step into the Orient and you’ll discover RELAXATION AND HEALING of reflexology massage. that cared-for feet are symbolic of respect Father Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1997), Ultimately, the act of sinking your feet and wellbeing. Eastern cultures have a Bavarian monk, is well known for his into a bowl of warm water is bound to bring long valued the importance of taking care “water cures” that led to the Kneipp you pleasure. After all, pleasure also needs of their feet. In Thailand, for example, hydrotherapy footbath we often find in to be part of the cure. Creating space and people will wash their feet before entering spas today. This system of alternating time to nurture your feet is an experience a temple and in Bali, priests are known and contrasting temperature baths is as beautiful as the hundreds of blossoms to end their day with a ceremonial foot possibly one of the best-known curative I’m bathing in. Getty Images Photography: 44 | WELLBEING SPA, TRAVEL & RETREAT PLANNER 2016.
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