Padabhyanga — Ayurvedic Foot Massage & Reflexology
In Ayurveda the soles hold marma points connected to the eyes, sleep and the nervous system. Padabhyanga combines a warm-oil foot and calf massage with kansa (bronze bowl) work and reflex point pressure. It is the shortest route to a calm nervous system we know — and after 200 kilometres of trail, an act of mercy.
NPR 2,000≈ USD 15· all-inclusive
Who it suits
Book Padabhyanga Foot Reflexology if…
- Tired, swollen feet after trekking or sightseeing
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Plantar fascia tightness
- A short treatment between meetings
What it does
Why it works
- Calms the whole system in under an hour
- Reduces swelling from long walking days
- Traditional kansa bowl draws heat from the soles
- Our most popular add-on to any package
Step by step
What happens during Padabhyanga Foot Reflexology
No surprises. This is the exact sequence, in order.
Step 01
Herbal foot soak
Warm water with rock salt, neem and tulsi for eight minutes.
Step 02
Oil and kansa
Ghee-based oil worked in with a bronze kansa bowl in slow circles.
Step 03
Reflex points
Sustained thumb pressure on the sleep, eye and digestive reflex zones.
Step 04
Calf drainage
Upward strokes to move fluid out of tired lower legs.
Oils we use
Ghee-based Ksheerabala for cooling, or sesame with rock salt in winter.
Aftercare
Wear socks afterwards and avoid walking on cold floors for an hour.
Also searched as
Same therapy, different names
Ayurvedic therapies travel under several names in Pokhara. If you were looking for any of these, you are in the right place.
- foot massage in Pokhara
- reflexology Lakeside
- Padabhyanga Ayurvedic foot therapy
- foot massage after trekking Nepal
Questions
Padabhyanga Foot Reflexology — what people ask
How long is a foot massage session?
30 minutes for the express version and 45 minutes for the full Padabhyanga with soak, kansa and reflexology.
Can I add it to another treatment?
Yes — it is our most common add-on, NPR 1,600 when booked alongside any 60-minute or longer therapy.
More on the general FAQ page, including hygiene protocols and when not to book.
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Book Padabhyanga Foot Reflexology
30 minutes or 45 minutes in Lakeside, Pokhara. Consultation, oils, steam, shower and tea included in the price.