Description

Padabhyanga :
Padabhyanga is Ayurvedic foot massage (Pada=foot and Abhyanga=massage) which is soothing, revitalizing, calming and balancing various disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. It is basically explained as a daily ritual especially before retiring at night. Ayurveda says that five marmas ( vital areas) out of 107 marmas are located in each foot. The feet are very important part in our body as it contains many nerve endings. Padabhyanga releases negative energy from these marmas.

So padabhyanga is central to our health and wellbeing. Foot massage holds a sacred place in Ayurveda and Indian culture as touching the feet shows deep respect for elders. Sesame oil is most commonly used for foot massage. Sesame oil is a powerful antioxidant, is easily absorbed and is very nourishing for the skin. Depending on the condition of the person medicated oil or medicated ghee can also be used.

Duration of the treatment: 30 minutes

Benefits:

Helps to calm the mind
Relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system
Helps maintain eyesight and hearing
Promotes quality sleep
Improves peripheral circulation
Removes fatigue of the lower limbs
Helps to prevent sciatica
Removes contraction of the ligaments, vessels and muscles of the feet
Provides sturdiness to the limbs
Helps to calm and maintain the “Vata Dosha” which, when present in excess, is regarded as the major cause of illness
It is useful in the following conditions:

Anxiety
Depression
Diabetic neuropathy
Insomnia
Epilepsy
Hypertension
Hemiplegia and paraplegia
Sprains, cramps, numbness of the feet and legs
Roughness and cracking of feet.