Reflexology

[Jen]

Reflexology is a wonderfully simple form of natural, complimentary, and holistic healing. It is the use of special techniques to break up and remove blockages in the body and restore proper circulation of blood to any given area.

The focus of Reflexology is on the feet and hands where the nerve endings are located. The feet and hands mirror the entire body and every organ and body part can be found in them.

In these nerve endings, crystalline deposits form wherever there is a blockage of blood or energy. With the special techniques used in Reflexology, these deposits can easily be broken up and released into the blood stream for proper elimination.

There is no equipment or tools needed to give or receive Reflexology. All you need are your own two hands!

Reflexology has been used since ancient times and is now starting to get the recognition it deserves. It seems that everyone loves to have their feet and hands rubbed!

A Reflexology session is extremely relaxing and stimulating. Since the feet and/or hands are the only areas being addressed, there is never any need for removal of clothing. The client is always made comfortable. A session usually lasts about 30 minutes, and some reflexologists offer an optional soothing foot bath at the beginning.

Reflexology can be used as a self healing art as well. It can be used to balance emotions, restore circulation throughout the physical body, and increase spiritual awareness. While increasing circulation in the brain, it can improve concentration and the ability to meditate. Reflexology can relieve insomnia and help in lowering blood pressure.

[angeleyes]

i have to totaly agree with everything said i'm learning reflexology and have been for the past 4 months when i found a nice little shop up the high street that do it but i decided it would be more fun to learn due to the huge prices they where offering.

i'm lovong evey minute of it its so much moe in depth than just a simple massage if anyone get the chance to learn about it or have one done, do so as its well woth it

[Jen]

I'm enjoying learning it too angeleyes ;D

[Goth]

I've been practicing reflexology for about 2 years now, mainly because my husband suffers with his back. All I've learned has been through books, charts and lots of practice.

I'm no expert, but it seems to be doing the trick anyways LOL

[angeleyes]

i have done most of my learning through books too i only really started cos i saw it on tv years ago and there is a little shop up the high street that does it and its to expencive to do there so i wanted to do it for myself lol

[angelis]

Well if you all info on it or a general way you could all point me in learning this cause I think it will help me with my back and my headaches.

[magenta]

Anyhoo, I had my first ever relexology session whilst in Malta in Feb by a friend of my Mum's. She is fully qualified and was rather good. Apart from the start when I kept pulling my feet away and giggling (have very sensitive feet) the rest of it was heaven.

I shall definitely be having that done again at some point.

Edited to remove a reference to the "spammer knobman"!

[Goth]

magenta said:

That all seems like Greek to me! *points up*

It was our 'guest spammer' again *rolls eyes*

I've deleted the post. Can't be too careful. He's a

(I've been dying to use that emoticon LOL)

I just realised...it looks like you're referring to angelis' post Mag

Sorry angelis, it's not your post....honest LOL

[magenta]

I changed it in case offence was taken!! LOL

[vermindaspirit]

I love Reflexology and could have this done to my feet all day every day~

[Goth]

Me too! I love my feet being tickled too ;D

[Goth]

magenta said:

I changed it in case offence was taken!! LOL

Oh good! cheers Mag

[watershield]

That's one I haven't caught yet (the spammer) (hmmm catchy name though)

A few years back I was fortunate to be camping with friends when I got a migraine. Bev had been practicing reflexology for several years and gave me a fantastic foot massage.

Didn't get rid of the migraine but did keep it from going full lock down.

[vermindaspirit]

goth said:

Me too! I love my feet being tickled too ;D

Me too Goth ;D ~ But only gently, you do it hard and i hate it ;D

[jamieck]

i've been doing reflexology for probably close to ten years now. my favorite is giving back massages but my hubby doesn't like the idea of me being a massage therapist( he doesn't like the idea of me with naked men) so i started doing reflexology instead. i use the hands more than the feet cause people will give you their hands quicker than their feet . plus it is easier to practice on yourself if you do the hands. i love how people "zone" out when i start. my chiropractor can't complete a sentence when i am doing his hands. You can even use spots on your ears to relieve pain. so instead of using the oposite site just go up to the ear of the same side for above the waist and opposite below. the easiest way to know if you are in the right spot is that it hurts. there are several different charts for the hands and feet take them all as a starting point then find the spot that hurts.