Do your own reflexology massage to improve sleep with these simple steps below. See the images beneath the steps for reference.

1. Get your lotion or oil. I use jojoba or oat oil mixed with lavender essential oil (lavender is amazing of relaxation).

2. Gently rub the oil into all parts of the foot, notice areas that are tender or sore, spend extra time there.

3. Massage the big toe to induce relaxation. This area is connected to many parts of the brain and head (image 1).

4. Spend time in the soft area on the top and bottom of the foot between the big toe and second toe. This spot specifically targets insomnia related to anxiety (image 2).

5. Massage underneath the ball of the foot where it begins to meet the arch. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might be sore here. This area is called the “bubbling spring,” and massaging here helps with grounding your energy before bed (image 3).

6. I finish by putting socks on the seal the energy and hold in the oil, but if socks to bed aren’t your thing, skip it!

Check out this article which explains why and how to do this for yourself.

Points on the big toe referenced in step 3:

The point referenced in step 4:

The point referenced in step 5: