Category Archives: Yoga Basics

Basic yoga poses.

Foot Toe Stretch

toestretchFStart in table top curl your toes under starting from the big toe. Press them down into the mat, then try to spread each toe as best you can creating space between. When you’re ready start to move your pelvis/butt toward your heals. Hold this for as much time as you can. You may go back to table top then sit back again. Do this a few times. This is part of my daily yoga routine. It may make your foot or toes cramp and that’s ok! Cramping aches and some level of pain comes with telling your body what to do. If something hurts or aches there certainly something going on with the soft tissue. Believe me you want happy feet!!

PHOTO by amyelizabethbruce

Foot Massage

Foot MassageThis is my favorite foot massage tool, well besides my elbows. I have purchased many things to roll my feet and I just love this! (Select 20-537 Foot Massage Ball) You can also use a tennis ball or a dense rubber bouncy ball too. Stand up while applying pressure and rolling the ball to all the edges, bottom and sides of your feet.  I do this everyday for 5-10 minutes on each foot. If you’ve never tried doing this just do a few minutes at a time until you toughen them up! Your feet will most likely get sore, but feel alive!! My feet never bother me. Feet need love!