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Ayurvedic teachings offer a variety of different massage techniques. The most well-known foot massage in Ayurveda is Padabhyanga. Discover exactly what Padabhyanga <\/strong>does and how the massage works here. <\/p>\n\n

Key Takeaways: What Is Ayurvedic Foot Massage?<\/h2>\n\n
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By stimulating vital points, Padabhyanga massage helps alleviate numerous psychological and physical complaints. Through the application of warm oils and gentle movements, your body relaxes and finds peace<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foot massage is used to calm the mind and relieve everyday aches and pains. For this purpose, warming oils are massaged into the body with the hands. In addition to your feet, the massage of the calves and knees is also part of the treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Padabhyanga Works<\/h2>\n\n

Your feet are under heavy strain every day and carry you reliably through your daily life. This makes proper care all the more important to keep them healthy and supple. The traditional Ayurvedic foot massage <\/strong>Padabhyanga is the best option to do something good for your feet. <\/p>\n\n

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An Indian proverb says: \u201cHe who holds a person’s feet in his hands also holds their soul.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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\u201cPadabhyanga shows how profound the effects of gentle touch can be. Through the feet, peace, regeneration, and a new balance can be promoted in a special way.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elisabeth Naschberger-Mauracher, European Ayurveda Expert & Managing Director of the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof in Tyrol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Ayurvedic teaching<\/a>, the feet (Pada) represent the contact between the human body and the earth<\/strong>. It is not without reason that they are held in high regard and considered an indicator of whether the body is well treated and nourished. Foot massage is therefore also considered an important, vitalizing ritual in Ayurveda. <\/p>\n\n

The human extremities contain a particularly large number of nerve endings that are stimulated during a massage. Padabhyanga massage can thus increase your well-being and positively influence your state of health<\/strong>. Additionally, the massage is said to have a cleansing effect on the entire body. <\/p>\n\n

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Depending on the treatment, a soothing foot bath with various herbs is often offered before the Padabhyanga. The actual massage takes place while lying down and consists of massaging the feet, calves, thighs, and knees. <\/p>\n\n

For the feet, warm oils or a balm made of <\/strong>ghee<\/strong><\/a> are generally used<\/strong>. It can be part of the Ayurvedic full-body massage Abhyanga<\/a> or performed separately. <\/p>\n\n

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Step-by-Step Guide for Ayurvedic Foot Massage at Home<\/h3>\n\n

The basic technique of Padabhyanga can be wonderfully performed at home and provides you with a moment of relaxation. Two tablespoons of warm oil or Original Ayurveda Ghee<\/a> and a towel are all you need. <\/p>\n\n

Ayurvedic foot massage is suitable for all Dosha types<\/a> and varies only in the choice of oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n