Radiant Heart
The posterior tibialis muscle is found deep in the calf and crosses through the inside arch of the foot. The tendons of this muscle look somewhat like fingers extending to six main sites of attachment which are perfectly designed to move the foot in and downward (inversion and plantar flexion of the foot). Left to right: Right Posterior tibialis muscle; Plantar side of the right foot with posterior tibialis tendon attachment sites. When under excessive stress the posterior tibialis muscle will…..
Reflexology has evolved and taken on many forms of practice for centuries yet somehow it’s meaning and genesis has continued to be elusive to the general public. For many folks the concept of accessing organs and glands by manipulating the bottom of the feet is mind-altering and leaves one to wonder how this is possible. I get it. I was once there too. The feet, hands, and ears are the primary portals used to access the body above because they…..
What is Structural Reflexology®? Trademarked in 2013 by Geraldine Villeneuve, Structural Reflexology® is the practice of integrating foot reflexology with anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology by using local and reflexive methods to release stress and compensation in the entire body. Structural Reflexology addresses tension sites on the feet as the product of local muscle and ligament strain while maintaining an understanding of how these sites of tension on the feet will impact the rest of the body. . Who can benefit…..
If you work with feet or are just curious in general, the Harris Ink Mat is a fantastic tool to see how weight is transferred to the foot. For this reason Structural Reflexologists® use the Harris Ink Mat to reveal areas of stress on the foot while the person walks onto the mat. The action of movement gives the practitioner additional information about foot mechanics revealed by the ink print. After an assessment is made manual methods are…..
Spring is a good time of the year to strengthen feet. Using a tennis ball is a great way to wake up those foot muscles that have been hibernating all winter while also invigorating the rest of the body. The following tells you why and how! What are the benefits of rolling the soles of your feet with a tennis ball? Is there any reason you might use a different type of ball? (Racquet or golf, perhaps) Rolling feet…..
Serving the heart’s purpose is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and quieting our mind is the key to unveiling abundant rewards. This prosperity is a natural state of being, however, if we cultivate the fear mentality- merry-go-round, so rampant in todays society the mind becomes the victor and the heart falls behind. In her book, Love Without End, Glenda Greene speaks eloquently on the subject of the heart: ”What we fail to grasp and appreciate is that…..
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Sometimes unwanted posture just happens, and no matter how many times we are reminded to “stand-up straight” or “roll your shoulders back” it happens again and again–not because of laziness, but because we can’t help it. There can be many reasons for certain postures we take on but you’ll be amazed to hear that much of it has to do with tired and weakened feet–caused by the shoes we wear. In an effort to minimize painful symptoms stemming from…..
