Reflexology is based on the theory that in the feet and hands there are reflection areas, which correspond to every part of the body and organs. If e.g. any part of the body or organ is badly affected due to fatigue, stress or illness, the area corresponding to that part of the body becomes painful to the touch. The right foot corresponds to the right side of the body and the left foot to the left side. These “sore” areas are often defined as thickening, compression of tiny particles or simply as tension by a trained area masseur.
The legs, like other parts of the energy body, contain chakras, which are affected during treatment. At the same time the nervous system is affected and the soreness in the areas is probably due to the fact that the sensory nerves are hypersensitive to external influences. Increased material or hardening in a heavy area is due to increased muscle tension. Such an increase in muscle tension endangers the metabolism of the muscles, which switch from a normal oxygen user to a non-oxygen user in the metabolism, where they accumulate for lactic acid. By systematically affecting these areas with targeted pressure massage and hand restraint, three main effects are achieved at the end of treatment: Normal functioning of all organs and glands in the body, improved neuroleptic and circulatory flow, and most importantly, a state of relaxation, which is characterized by of physical and mental balance.
Reflexology is now taught and practiced all over the world and here in the Nordic countries, e.g. in Sweden and Denmark, reflexology is now a recognized health practice. which is available e.g. at state-run health institutions according to doctors’ referrals. Here in Iceland, there is an operating reflexology association and teaching in reflexology is performed by trained and educated individuals, many of whom have completed studies in recognized schools in Denmark and Sweden.
Source: The teaching materials of Heilsusetur Þórgunnu.