How Yoga Can Heal Your High Heel Pain

Yoga is considered as one of the oldest one of the best physical activity to soothe our mind and body. When we talk about Yoga one realises that it is an art developed by Indian Yogis, whose strict practice made it possible to develop different asanas which help the human body as a whole. In this fast paced, action packed lifestyle of every individual, we often forget to take care of ourselves and body. Now, talking about lifestyle brings us all to the question, the problem of feet aches that all the working women faces due to the constant wearing of high heels. Over the period of time leads to feet pains which can create a headache in daily routine especially after work. Different forms of Yoga are developed to fit in according to each and every individual’s lifestyle. Face it. You will never, ever give up your favourite stilettos. No matter how much torment they put you through, you still get a thrill pulling them out of the closet and slipping them on for a night out.

You would, however, like to give up the aching you feel after running around the office or chasing after the kids. Following are some of the Yoga moves which will help you out in curbing than high pain.

Tennis Ball Roll

Keep a tennis ball in your drawer at work to pop out to use for this soothing massage. Place the tennis ball on the floor, then stand up and place your bare foot onto the ball so it’s under the arch of your foot. Roll the bottom of your foot back and forth on it, increasing the amount of pressure as you go by pushing your foot more firmly into the ball. Do this for about 2 minutes a foot. If you feel unstable, hold on to a wall while doing this exercise. This form of urban yoga simplifies all the hassles involved in performing some tricky position which was keeping you away from performing it. And in the process, you will get some relief from your foot pain.

Toe Stretch Cycle

Sitting down, cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Weave the fingers (or fingertips) of your left hand in between your toes. It’ll look like you’re holding hands with your foot; your palm is against the ball of your foot. Using your hand to power the movement, circle the foot around 10 times clockwise—make big circles—to bring more flexibility to your ankle. Repeat circling counterclockwise.

• Next, spread your fingers apart to stretch your toes out to the sides for 5 deep breaths, inhales and exhales. Remove your fingers so your toes remain spread on their own and hold for 5 more deep breaths.

• Remain seated with your right ankle over your left thigh. Place your left hand on top of your right foot and bend your toes down towards your heel. Then pull the top of your right foot backwards, bending your toes back towards your shins.

• While still seated with your right ankle over your left thigh, massage the bottom of your right foot with your thumbs, pressing against the tight places. Hold onto your foot near the ankle and shake your foot around.

Elevated Legs Along the Wall

This yoga position is very simple. Here one just pops a bolster under their buttock which gives a nice little lift to your body. One should be able to feel a gentle opening along the lower back and also a slight release as more blood as well as energy flow shortly after that. This pose helps in refreshing the lungs and heart.