How to use your body to soothe your mind.

Calm Practice

Floor Foot Rubs

Take off your shoes, sit on a chair and place both feet firmly on the floor. Begin to glide your feet back and forth along the ground. Make this movement slow and rhythmic. Focus on breathing deeply for at least one minute.

Notice:

• The feeling on the soles of your feet as they slide along the floor.
• The sounds your feet make as they glide.
• The sensations in your calves and lower legs.
• The emotions this brings up.
• The feeling on the soles of your feet when you come to a stop.

Reference

Ballagh, R. (2024). Floor foot rubs. 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind. P. 172.