Should You Be Doing Toega?

From paddle board yoga to facial yoga, there are many ways to stretch yourself mentally and physically with creative forms of yoga…but toega? Yes, according to Purewow, yoga for your toes is a thing and it’s quickly catching on.

Here’s why giving your feet a little love could make a big impact on your overall health.

What is toega and how can it help me?

In a nutshell, toega is the practice of gently stretching your feet and toes. Our feet often don’t get the love they deserve and showing them some attention through toega can improve mobility, foot flexibility and strength, and what’s more…it can also help prevent common ailments like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and even shin splints.

Five minutes a day can make a big difference

Are you ready to improve your health by simply stretching your tootsies? There are a few easy stretches that you can do each morning as you get out of bed.

To start, try these poses:

  • On a soft surface, try by bending your big toe under the ball of your foot. Apply slight pressure and stretch that area for 30 seconds. Repeat a few times on each foot.

  • Try standing on both big toes only. Isolate the “big piggie” areas by raising up your other toes, keeping the ball of your foot firmly planted on the ground. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat a few times.

  • Grab a towel, sit at a 90 degree angle, and place your feet within the towel. Scrunch your toes and grab the towel, pulling it toward you. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat a few times.

For more foot help, talk to a professional

Your feet take you everywhere—and you need to take care of them. If you have foot pain or questions about the best tips for foot health, contact us today. Our Rancho Cucamonga foot doctors are proud to offer a variety of procedures in cosmetic podiatry and can help you take great care of one of your most important assets.