Padabhyanga is Ayurvedic foot massage (Pada=foot and Abhyanga=massage) which is soothing, revitalizing, calming and balancing various disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. The foot is the part of the body where we have got numerous nerve endings and these considered to be the vital areas. So, massaging these vital points promotes stimulation and relaxation to both body and mind.

Padabhyanga just before sleep induces sound sleep or in other words, it is considered to be an effective remedy for insomnia.

Duration of the treatment

15- 30 minutes

Indications

• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Gouty arthritis
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Epilepsy
• Hypertension
• Hemiplegia and paraplegia
• Sprains, cramps, numbness of the feet and legs
• Cracked heels
• Improves vision
• Helps to calm the mind
• Relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system
• Improves the sensory functions
• Improves peripheral circulation
• Removes fatigue of the lower limbs
• Help prevent sciatica
• Removes contraction of the ligaments, vessels, and muscles of the feet
• Provides sturdiness to the limbs
• Helps to calm and maintain the "Vata Dosha" which, when present in excess, is regarded as the major cause of illness