Foot Massage: Techniques & Benefits for Relaxation

The foot is the workhorse of the body, and yet it is often overlooked when getting a massage. The main principles of reflexology are based on the idea that the feet and hands are mirror images of the body. Therefore receiving an easy and enjoyable foot massage is comparable to a full body massage capable of relieving stress and tension throughout the body. Spending a few minutes to pamper the feet can enhance your overall well being.

Things You'll Need

• Leg support
• Pillow

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Instructions

• 1

  Position body in seated position with legs supported on pillow.

• 2

  Warm up foot with gentle circular thumb strokes to the sole of the foot. Repeat several times.

• 3

  Cup the sides of the foot. Gently rock hands side to side.

• 4

  Support top of foot. Glide knuckles into sole of foot from the heel to the toes. Repeat several times.

• 5

  Maintain support on top of foot. Glide thumb sideways across foot. Begin just below toes and end at the heel. Repeat several times.

• 6

  Apply long, gliding strokes with open hand to top of the foot from the toes to the ankle. Repeat several times.

• 7

  Repeat circular thumb strokes to sole of foot with decreasing pressure.