Feet&Peace

Meditation classes are being offered in Sep and Oct at Westshore Recreation Centre.
This meditation group has continued to grow since we held our first trial class at Feet&Peace, and I’m very happy to see more people discovering the benefits of meditation.

My hope is that everyone can experience a sense of peace in their daily life, whether or not they receive Reflexology at Feet&Peace. The purpose of meditation is not only to feel peaceful during the class, but to bring more calm and peace into our everyday lives.

The class is led by an experienced Buddhist monk who warmly welcomes everyone, regardless of their religious or spiritual background.
No matter what our beliefs or backgrounds may be, I believe we all share a desire for greater peace and well-being in our lives.
You are very welcome to join us and take some time for yourself.

To learn more, please go to the website.
https://meditateinvictoria.org/home/buddhist-meditation-colwood/

SUMMER – FIRE - MATURITY
The Season of Relationship

Summer is the time of year with the underlying philosophy of “the full maturity in which everything is utmost itself and everyone is connected in bonds of love!”

In Five Elements theory, the Fire Element is expansive and Summer is the height of our Yang cycle, bringing opportunities for creating daily Joy which includes not only one's emotional state but also feeling Vitality in your physical body and Spirit and a sense of freedom to support your Well-Being.

The meridians involved at this time of the year are the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Warmer.

In this expansive state we can grow, listening to our needs for increased joy, laughter and happiness by enjoying more access to fresh air and sunshine with the longer days, and in many of our activities that we only do in summer - more socializing with friends and family, and special summer trips, more time outdoors, fun and play with sports, camping, hiking, barbecuing, and many more. These feed our inner Fire for the rest of the seasons until the next Summer returns.

Happy Summertime! 🌞

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Happy Canada day! Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Canada Day filled with joy, relaxation, and time spent with family and friends.

For National Indigenous people day on June 21st

With respect and humility, I acknowledge this land is within the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of Songhees, Sc'ianew, Esquimalt Nations. We thank them for sharing this beautiful land.

We thank this land for its grounding energy and peaceful presence that supports healing and balance in my reflexology practice.

"Menopause is a natural life stage marked by hormonal shifts that often affect women's well-being. Reflexology, a safe and non-pharmacological therapy, may help support wellness during this transition.

Research on reflexology among menopausal women shows promising benefits, including reductions in menopausal symptoms, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances, and improvement in the overall quality of life. "

Source: Effect of Reflexology on Menopausal Problems and Quality of Life: A Scoping Review. (2026, February 5). PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41650323/

After Feet&Peace hosted its first meditation class in April in collaboration with the Kadampa Meditation Centre, I became involved in helping launch new meditation classes in the Westshore area. I gladly announce that they host two classes in June.

Date: On June 9th and 23rd
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: 55 + Activity Centre of Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre, Room 201 Cost: COST: $12 per class or $20 for both classes

The care you give your mind between Reflexology sessions is just as important as the care you give your body. Moments of mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, rest, and self-compassion can help create an inner environment where relaxation and healing are more easily supported.
By nurturing mental well-being each day, you can help extend the sense of calm, balance, and connection experienced during your reflexology sessions.

Please check this page to learn more https://meditateinvictoria.org/home/buddhist-meditation-colwood/

After a reflexology session, what you do afterward can really influence how much benefit you get. The body is in a more relaxed, responsive state, so gentle care helps extend the effects.

Here are the key things to do:

1. Drink plenty of water
Hydration supports circulation and helps your body process metabolic waste that may have been mobilized during the session.

2. Rest and take it easy
Your nervous system has shifted into a more relaxed state.

3. Notice how your body feels
Pay attention to changes such as warmth, tingling, emotional release, or deep relaxation. This awareness helps you understand your body better.

4. Eat light, nourishing food
If you’re hungry, choose something easy to digest rather than heavy or greasy meals.

5. Continue gentle self-care
Reading and Warm baths, light stretching, or quiet time can prolong the benefits.

After a reflexology session, the body continues to process and rebalance—so a few things you want to avoid can help extend the benefits.

Things to Avoid After Reflexology

🚫 Alcohol
It can interfere with the body’s natural detox and dull the calming effects you just received.

🚫 Caffeine (immediately after)
Stimulants may counteract the relaxed, balanced state of your nervous system.

🚫 Heavy or greasy meals
Give your body time to integrate the treatment—light, nourishing food is better.

🚫 Intense physical activity
Avoid heavy workouts right away; your body is in a restorative mode and benefits from rest.

🚫 Ignoring hydration
Try not to skip water—hydration helps flush out toxins and supports circulation.

🚫 Stressful or overstimulating activities
Jumping straight into busy environments or screens can disrupt the calm state you’ve achieved.

🚫 Another strong body treatment (right away)
Layering treatments (like deep tissue massage) immediately after can overwhelm the system.

The key is to listen to their body, and enjoy the calm—this is when the real integration happens.

The hip, thigh, and calf muscles, nerves are connected along the same movement and nerve pathways. When the hip is irritated or not moving well, the body may compensate, causing tension further down the leg.
When the hip becomes tight or painful, the body may compensate, which can create tension further down the leg, especially in the calves.
If you have a hip pain, you don't want to forget to get a massage on legs!

😫Sciatic Nerve Irritation
If the hip area (often around the glutes or deep hip muscles) irritates the Sciatic nerve, symptoms can travel down the leg.
This may cause:
-Tightness or cramping in the calf
-Tingling or numbness down the leg
-Pain that travels from the hip or buttock to the calf

😫Piriformis Syndrome
When the Piriformis muscle becomes tight or inflamed, it can compress the sciatic nerve.

This may lead to:
-Hip or buttock pain
-Tightness along the back of the leg
-Calf tightness or discomfort

😫Gluteus Medius Dysfunction
Weakness or tension in the Gluteus medius muscle can change walking mechanics.

This can cause:
-Hip pain on the side of the hip
-Overuse of lower leg muscles
-Calf tightness from compensation

😫 Altered Walking Pattern (Hip Mobility Restriction)
When the hip joint is stiff or painful, the body may adjust how it walks. This can overload the calf muscles such as the Gastrocnemius muscle and Soleus muscle, leading to tightness.

Massaging the legs can help with hip pain, it’s more effective than focusing only on the hip itself.