06/08/2026
Holy be! I had an early morning reflexology on my feet this morning … and what an insight that proved to be.
I was shocked (almost jumped out of my chair) by how much tenderness and tightness I was holding in this part of my body.
It immediately reminded me of something I’d learned through qigong - that the ankles are far more than a mechanical joint.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, all six leg meridians pass through the ankle region, and just above the inner ankle is Sanyinjiao (SP-6), the meeting place of the Kidney, Liver and Spleen meridians.
In qigong, we are always reminded to find ease in our movement .. to use less energy or Wu Wei (often translated as “effortless action”.)
From that place of relaxation, we become more deeply rooted, which allow qi (or your life energy) to move with greater ease.
Whether you think in terms of meridians, fascia, or simply the wisdom of paying attention, our bodies are always inviting us back to balance.
Gave you ever noticed how different your whole body feels when you soften into the ground beneath your feet? When you feel held and grounded by the earth (or perhaps ‘ungrounded’)?
Have you tried reflexology?
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