Foot Massage

According to Indian culture touching elders feet is a kind of expressing respect. So that foot is given utmost importance in tradition and medicine. Padabhyanga is the comprehensive foot massage treatment in Ayurveda and is advised to be done on a daily basis to maintain health. The heated oil will be gently applied on the foot, and then massage is done with hands applying moderate pressure. In the joints the massage will be done in circular motion and vertical massage is done over legs. Padabhyanga reduces roughness, stiffness, dryness, and tingling sensation of foot and leg. These are the immediate effects of Padabhyanga. Apart from this it offers other benefits like controlling three doshas, prevents cracks in the foot, maintaining good eyesight, improves blood circulation and soothes the nerves.