Deep relaxation
During and after a session, the client experiences deep relaxation. Breathing returns to normal, the nervous system calms down and worries ease, making stress much easier to manage.
Good blood circulation
Blood is one of the body’s most important elements, nourishing tissues and organs. Reflexology reduces physical and mental tension and allows the blood vessels to carry out their functions.
Removing toxins
The body has natural mechanisms for cleansing itself internally. The lymphatic system, kidneys, liver, intestines and skin are some of these. Reflexology helps all systems function according to their natural principles.
A sense of wellbeing
By reducing tension and relaxing the mind, it offers mental clarity, positive thoughts and pleasant feelings. Mind and body work in harmony.
Preventative effects
Tension weakens the body’s defences. Through the deep relaxation offered by reflexology, its protective shield is strengthened. Through the reflex points, reflexology detects illness early and prevents it before it appears at deeper levels.
Maintaining homeostasis
Homeostasis is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment, regardless of conditions in its external environment. Temperature, pH and glucose levels are some examples of homeostatic mechanisms.
Revitalising energy
Energy moves everything. It flows constantly through matter, mind and soul. For life to exist, energy needs to be at adequate levels and flow freely. Some causes that obstruct its smooth flow are:
- Poor diet
- Lack of exercise
- Incorrect breathing
- Accumulated nervous tension
- Negative thoughts
- Predisposition and heredity
- Smoking
- Surgery
- Poor posture
- Displacement of the bones of the foot
- Tight shoes
Reflexology gets energy moving, bringing vitality and wellbeing.
Returning to natural rhythms
When the body experiences excessive stress, it feels threatened. The heart beats faster, digestive functions become blocked, muscle tone rises sharply and a series of other reactions occur as the body warns of impending danger. Unfortunately, people often do nothing to prevent this course, instead suppressing their feelings further and allowing pressure to accumulate. Tension leads to an internal explosion and disrupts the balance of the body’s systems.
Reflexology brings deep relaxation. You place yourself in a safe environment, allowing your nervous system to relax and function normally. Energy moves, blood flows freely and oxygen reaches every cell. There is no longer a need to fight or flee. You experience a sense of balance and health on every level. Energy channels open and the flow of energy accompanying neurological and circulatory functions proceeds without obstacles. Harmony is achieved. The body is balanced when all seven centres — chakras — are open. Body, mind and spirit are in balance.
A channel of healing energy
When you offer reflexology, a channel of communication develops with the recipient: an invisible connection, a beam of light that enters and illuminates everyone present during the process.