Massage of the body with the help of the feet is called Padaghat. This massage exerts maximum pressure on the body. It is a reverse massage by feet only. The purpose of Padaghat is to offer a deep tissue massage by applying the weight and pressure of two therapists. The client lies on a mat on the floor while technicians hold onto a rope to balance their weight evenly and then skilfully use their feet to massage. The sequence and technique of the massage help to remove deep-seated pain from the joints and bones and helps in removing toxins from the deeper set muscles that are not always reached in a conventional massage.
The Benefits of Padagata:
Padagata offers a variety of benefits, among others; it alleviates Vata, removes excess Kapha, improves the skin’s complexion, removes obstructions from the body’s channels especially through the pores of the skin, it strengthens and revitalises the body’s tissues and various organs, it promotes feelings of lightness and augments and strengthens Agni and its associated metabolic functions.
