There’s no body part that works harder than the feet. They are tasked with propelling us from place to place, transporting the load of the body, traversing uneven surfaces, and sometimes completing a “look” with stylish footwear. They are an integral part of the overall function of the body. This is why injuries to the feet have such an impact on our overall health. There are so many structures in our wonderful, and wonderous, feet that there are many things that can go wrong. Rather than go into each malady in detail we will focus on how to keep the feet happy and healthy, and how yoga fits into this.
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- 3 way heel raises
- Virabhadrasana 1 Lunge
- Parsvottanasana
- Prasarita Podottanasana
- Lift toes and balance on heels
- Tree Pose
- Squat
- utkatasana
- Eagle Pose
- calf stretch
- Ankle rotation
- cycling
And last but certainly not least, you should wear good, supportive shoes. Also consider getting inserts for your shoes if they don’t offer good support. This is particularly true when you need to walk, run or hike a distance, or if you spend a lot of time on your feet for your occupation.