Although there is no better feeling than taking off your shoes following a tiring day, the habit of walking barefoot has gradually been lost. However, therapies such as yoga and reflexology indicate that on the soles of the feet are Nerve endings very important that, being in contact with the surface, help us to release tensions.
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“As children we are fascinated by the idea of being without socks, without shoes, we must not lose that, walking barefoot brings many health benefits. Besides that your feet are strengthened and stretched, your ankles gain stability”, Patricia Awuapara, director of the Centro Yoga Iyengar Peru, pointed out.
He also said that “You will have beautiful feet, you will not have mounted toes or bunions because of the shoes. Being barefoot allows you to see what your footprint is like and how you distribute your body weight over your feet, being able to correct your body posture”.
He advised that they not take away the opportunity to walk barefoot, “You will start to feel instant relief. At least give yourself a chance to try once.”
In addition, scientific studies affirm that this habit improves sleep and reduces anxiety symptoms, heart and respiratory rates, blood pressure and the secretion of the stressful hormones adrenaline and cortisol.
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Stretching and collecting the feet, moving the fingers and rotating the ankles are basic exercises that help keep the muscles, tendons and joints active.
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