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LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Stay Grounded

We all know how good it feels to get our tootsies rubbed. But foot massage as a facial?

March 4, 2015 YJ Editors

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Believe it or not, a foot massage can be like a facial, as Melanie Sachs, an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and the author of Ayurvedic Beauty Care, explains in 4 Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals for Natural Beauty. “Foot massage can relieve eye strain, relaxing and opening the face and allowing our beauty to shine through easily,” she says.

Well-massaged feet also help you connect more completely with the earth, in yoga and beyond. Click here to learn more about how to treat your feet right.

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LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Stay Grounded

We all know how good it feels to get our tootsies rubbed. But foot massage as a facial?

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You Can Do This 15-Minute Yoga Flow Anytime, Anywhere

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