5 amazing benefits of foot massage as per Ayurveda

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Published on Jan 12, 2023 06:58 pm IST

From enhancing sleep to improving eyesight, check out some amazing benefits of foot massage as per Ayurveda. 

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“Our feet are home to important marma points, nerve endings and 'blood' capillaries. Holistic sciences like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine consider the feet as an important organ of well-being,” says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some amazing benefits of foot massage as per Ayurveda. (pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2023 06:58 pm IST

“Our feet are home to important marma points, nerve endings and 'blood' capillaries. Holistic sciences like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine consider the feet as an important organ of well-being,” says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some amazing benefits of foot massage as per Ayurveda. (pexels)

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Improves eye sight: Our feet hold four essential points that are related to our eyes. Massaging the feet regularly helps to improve your eyesight, vision and soothes our eyes.(Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Improves eye sight: Our feet hold four essential points that are related to our eyes. Massaging the feet regularly helps to improve your eyesight, vision and soothes our eyes.(Shutterstock)

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Balances Vata: Feet hold many nerve endings and blood capillaries that are governed by the movement of Vata. Massaging the feet helps with guiding the vata in right direction.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Balances Vata: Feet hold many nerve endings and blood capillaries that are governed by the movement of Vata. Massaging the feet helps with guiding the vata in right direction.(Pixabay)

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Keeps you grounded: Our feet are the structures through which we are connected to the earth. Taking care of them and massaging them helps to keep us grounded.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Keeps you grounded: Our feet are the structures through which we are connected to the earth. Taking care of them and massaging them helps to keep us grounded.(Unsplash)

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Enhances sleep: A good foot massage not only relaxes our tired feet but it soothes a stressed mind too. A good foot massage can put you to bed faster than a pill.(Getty Images/iStockphoto) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Enhances sleep: A good foot massage not only relaxes our tired feet but it soothes a stressed mind too. A good foot massage can put you to bed faster than a pill.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Foot health: Last but not least, it improves foot health and strengthens the joints and muscles of the feet. Aids in conditions with circulation problems like diabetes.(pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Foot health: Last but not least, it improves foot health and strengthens the joints and muscles of the feet. Aids in conditions with circulation problems like diabetes.(pexels)

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Right way to massage your feet: Just take a little bit of warm oil and gently massage into soles of your feet. Start from toes and move down. • Use warm oils like sesame, brahmi for this. Avoid massaging on active wounds, cuts, scrapes or while having an acute infection.(pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2023 06:58 pm IST

Right way to massage your feet: Just take a little bit of warm oil and gently massage into soles of your feet. Start from toes and move down. • Use warm oils like sesame, brahmi for this. Avoid massaging on active wounds, cuts, scrapes or while having an acute infection.(pexels)

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    Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.

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