We have some wonderful Naturalizas in store now including this one called Barstowe (it is currently in our Brisbane store but we can have it shipped down to our Sydney store – just let us know).

Here’s what she says:

A firm foothold from which to grow and develop!

The incredibly designed feet support the massive bodily weight, even though only a relatively small area is in contact with the ground. Despite the thickness of the soles, an incredible amount of vibrancy is transferred from the ground, through the feet, to intermingle with ethereal energies absorbed into the body from the atmosphere. During health this absorption is powerful, forcefully reinforcing and strengthening the whole.

Mental tension and anxiety physically deprive the body of essential life-forces, making it increasingly vulnerable to disorders and disease. The soles are less supple and their resistance diminished, making them more impressionable.

The feet are considered our roots, metaphysically speaking. By turning our attention to them we an attain an inner peace and tranquility. Deeper understanding of life and gratitude for all that has preceded the present are essential steps in the healing process.

Here are some general aspects of the feet

Visualise bodily parts as reflected onto the feet in minature

• The front of the body is mirrored onto the soles of the both feet and the back of the body onto the tops of the feet
• Energies of the right side of the body rebound onto the right foot, whilst energies of the left side of the body are reflected onto the left foot.
• Impressions and markings on the tops of feet reflect all that is perceived to be going on behind one’s back

Here is what wikepedia has to say about it

Reflexology (zone therapy) is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.^{[citation needed]}

The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology as: A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, crèmes or lotions, the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.

There is no consensus among reflexologists on how reflexology is supposed to work; a unifying theme is the idea that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one’s

Concerns have been raised by medical professionals that treating potentially serious illnesses with reflexology, which has no proven efficacy, could delay the seeking of appropriate medical treatment. A systematic review of the efficacy of reflexology found one study showing a statistically significant effect in the treatment of urinary symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients. All other conditions reviewed in this study showed no evidence of any specific effect.

On a personal note, I have been to a reflexologist several times and thought I’d died and gone to heaven.