Foot yoga for healthy feet

Foot yoga for healthy feet

Our feet carry us through life, and yet we neglect them far too often. We usually only think about this part of our body when something pinches or hurts

Foot yoga, a new trend?

Don't worry, we haven't jumped on the latest trend bandwagon - foot yoga has been around for at least as long as other well-known yoga practices, it was just forgotten for a while. The good thing about foot yoga is that you don't have to be particularly sporty or spend a lot of time doing it. You can easily do the exercises for your feet on the side - during your lunch break, between two appointments and even right after waking up next to your bed.

Four simple exercises for healthy feet

1. toe coordination
Stand up straight and position your feet so that they are directly under your hips. Now lift only the big toe on each foot while the other toes remain firmly on the floor. If this doesn't work straight away, simply do the exercise as well as you can. For advanced users: Now keep the big toe on the floor while trying to lift the other toes.

• Hold the position for about five seconds
• Perform the exercise on the right and left
• Four repetitions per exercise

2.balance with your feet
Stand upright with your feet about hip-width apart. Bend your knees slightly and then lean slightly forward - similar to skiing. It is important that your bend comes from the ankles or ankles and not from the hips. This exercise makes the muscles in the soles of your feet and toes happy - you will notice that it feels extremely good!

• Hold the position for approx. ten seconds
• Five to ten repetitions per exercise
• Repeat the whole thing three times

3.pick up marbles
You will need marbles or other small objects for this exercise (if you don't have small children, have a look in your desk drawer: erasers and the like will also do). The marble exercise strengthens the muscles on the underside of your toes and feet. To do this, sit up straight on a chair and place your feet flat on the floor. Place about 15 marbles and a small bowl next to your feet. Now try to grab one marble at a time with the toes of your right foot and place it in the bowl.

• Keep doing this until all the marbles are in the bowl
• One pass per foot

4. the tree
A great exercise for strengthening the foot muscles is "The tree". To do this, first stand up straight, then lift your left foot and place it against the side of your thigh. Important: The knee should be turned as far outwards as possible. If this is too difficult, you can also place your foot against your calf. If you have problems with your balance: Simply find a fixed point in front of you, e.g. a houseplant or a picture on the wall. When you feel balanced, bring your arms forward and fold your hands in front of your chest. Pause briefly and then bring them slowly and carefully over your head. Remain in this position for about a minute (slight tilting is expressly permitted!), then put your leg down and repeat with your right foot.

• Once per foot
• For advanced users: Perform the exercise on a slightly softer surface (e.g. mat).