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If beauty begins with eyes, rejuvenation begins with feet. With the new year around the corner, chances are your feet will be working the maximum in parties, social gatherings, hang outs and holidays. Pamper and take care of your feet as much as you do for the face and body.
Lightening foot therapy
In some people, the skin around the feet and ankle may appear black or brown due to constant friction with boots or rough clothes. This condition is known as dark ankles. The signature anti-dark and ankles therapy is a five layered process that begins with a wash with lemon juice, a natural extract that has antiseptic properties. The dark areas of the feet are then scrubbed with almond and honey paste for about 25 minutes to lighten the skin. Further feet and ankles are massaged with gram flour pack made of gram flour powder and yoghurt for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, a mixture of rice flour and vinegar paste is also applied to lighten and remove dead skin cells. The process continues with the application of orange peel where grounded dried orange peels are mixed with milk and rose water to lighten the skin. Towards the end, fresh aloe vera gel is applied on the dark areas of your leg, especially feet.
Hot stone massage
Unwind and soothe your aches, pains and fatigue with this deeply relaxing massage that involves the positioning of heated volcanic stones on the feet and calves to release muscular tension. It helps unlock the tension and stress, releases energy blocks, reduces muscle spasm and initiates immense relaxation.
Padabhyanga
This is an authentic Ayurvedic therapy given using the feet of the masseur to renew and refresh your tired feet. The sole of your foot has specific points that trigger the nerve endings related to various body organs. Padabhyanga involves application of pressure at these points, relieving the body of its ailments. It is also known as the mother of all Ayurvedic therapies. The masseur has to be skilled and specially prepared herbal oil formulation is used for massage so that extracts reaches deep in the foot tissue and soothes the nerves and blood vessels that remain stressed. This foot massage helps to harmonise the body as a whole, leaving you in a thorough state of relaxation and renewal. This also alleviates stress levels, improves peripheral circulation and revitalises the body.
Foot reflexology
Treat yourself to this ancient custom which works on the oriental meridian system of reflex points on your feet and enables stimulation of the entire body. It involves the application of pressure to stimulate the reflex points that are located on the foot. These reflex points correspond to specific areas of the body as they are connected to energy channels. Pure essential oils are applied with gentle pressure to your feet. The therapy reduces fluid retention, anxiety and depression, increases energy and circulation flow, relieves stress, improves blood circulation and provides therapeutic benefits to the entire body and soothes the feet and body as a whole.
Fish spa
The fish spa is a unique pedicure therapy where a special variety of fish known as garra rufa fish (also known as doctor fish) act as your dermatologist. As you dip your feet inside the fish tank, an army of fish gently nibble away your dead skin from the legs and you come back home with a new layer of soft skin. This is a natural way to exfoliate. During this period, the fish nibbles away the dead skin using their lips, leaving your feet shiny, soft and agile. The session is followed by feet massage, scrubbing, nail trimming and at last nail painting. There are several benefits of this therapy. The process of removing dead skin from feet is the main focus. Besides, the fishes can stimulate acupuncture points, relax the body and help fight fatigue. It also helps in reducing foot odour, releases stress and tension, cures eczema and psoriasis and improves blood circulation.
HOT STONE MASSAGE HELPS UNLOCK STRESS AND TENSION AND REDUCES MUSCLE SPASMS