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Pencil Pick Up

" Place a pencil on the floor in front of you at the same angle as the toes on your right foot, with the point on the pinky-toe side. Stand or sit on the edge of a chair with good posture and put your weight into your heel. Fan the toes out and wrap them around the pencil. If you can pick up the pencil, try to write your name with it on a piece of paper."

 

- Pilates Style Magazine, July/August 2006

        Foot Fitness by Becky Mollencamp 

 

Spreading of the Toes

 "... spreading of the toes which stretches the muscles and achilles tendon and stimulates the nerves and connective tissues.  Properly aligned toes and stronger, more flexible feet are better able to form a strong arch and support weight with less pain and risk of injury."

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Equilibrium

"You can enhance your equilibrium (in standing poses) by spreading the toes and the ball of the standing foot.  The broader your base, the more stable you are, and even the slightest widening of the sole of the foot is surprisingly helpful."

-Yoga Journal, May/June 2004
 Plumb Perfect by Roger Cole 
 

Four-Pointed Arch Lifts

 

“ Stand with feet hip width apart.  Envision what we call the four points of the feet; the base of the big toe, base of the small toe and the inside/outside edges of the heel.  Keep these areas of the feet solidly attached to the ground.  Inhale as you lift the toes and spread them as wide as possible.  Exhale and allow the toes to relax.  Now, lift the arches of the feet while maintaining contact with the four corners of the feet.  Repeat ten times. 

 

- The Golf Channel, March 2004

        Working from the Feet Up by Katherine Roberts 

 
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Heel Rises

Facing a step, place the balls of the feet on the step, allowing the heels to hang down. It is important that the feet remain straight in line; no pronation or supination. Inhale as you begin pressing the heels towards the floor, exhale, lifting as high as possible on the toes. Move slowly and repeat seven times. Note: You will this in your Achilles and calves as well. Pay attention to increasing movement in the arches of the feet and spreading the toes apart.

 

The Golf Channel, March 2004
Working from the Feet Up by Katherine Roberts