This exercise helps release tension from the bottom of your feet and is excellent if you spend a great deal of time in high-heeled shoes.
Walking over a stick
Align your bones in the standing position.
Step the balls of your feet onto a stick or thin broom handle and rest for a short time. Try to relax your weight into the stick.
Gently transfer the weight from one foot to the other.
Continue to walk your feet across the stick in about 1cm increments, resting at each point and gently transferring the weight from one foot to the other until you have walked all the way over the stick.
Take your time. The whole process can take more than 60 seconds but no longer than five minutes.
copyright: The Australian Ballet 2005
Extracted from Bodywise, discover a deeper connection with your body; ABC Books; rrp: $34.95; fully illustrated. Available from all good bookstores.
Bodywise is written by staff at The Australian Ballet. In 2005 The Australian Ballet is performing throughout Australia and internationally. Visit The Australian Ballet’s website, www.australianballet.com.au, for details.
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