“Spirituality is not a separate part of us, it is bound up with the body and the whole person, long before we enter this world. The word “spiritual” is often off-putting or misunderstood, because it is thought to be something esoteric and hard to define. But it is not, it is about coming from the heart.”
                                                                            ~ Unknown

High Arches or Cavus Foot

“I have always found standing and balancing asanas challenging, as they tire my feet, ankles and lower legs very quickly. I soon learned that it was because I had high arches. This made it difficult for me to even my weight across my feet, as only the balls of my feet, four of my toes and the heels actually contacted the floor properly. Over time I’ve noticed tightness through the muscles of the feet and ankles including the Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, and the Soleus muscles.

Cavus foot (or “high arches”) is a relatively common occurrences within the population (Martini, 1998). The resulting effect is often either collapsing inward through the arches or rolling outward so that much of the weight is focussed on the outer sides of the feet. A yoga practise can not only increase one’s awareness of their own habit, but over time, different asanas can be used to lengthen and strengthen the effected muscles...


Written by: Rachael Freeland

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