Or the more imaginative patients, they would often report that feeling of being open- as if there is energy movement. And that they can sense that the energy is flowing and moving from one of their organ to the next! And for many, they often report that they feel a host of reactions. Some of these reactions include perspiration on the feet and the hands, feeling of cold or chilled and sometimes crying. The internal organs are represented by the arch of the foot and the sole represents the lower back or spine and the intestines. It is believed that the area corresponding to the body part is directly connected by the veins that run through the body. Therefore, the application of pressure will enable better blood circulation and relaxation. Ayurvedic Reflexology: A Fusion Of Western And Indian Healing Methods Reflexology goes back thousands of years ago to no particular culture or continent. Historical accounts of the Egyptians, Chinese, Japanese and Indians show that they were practicing healing methods similar to the principle of reflexology. Reflexology In The Digestive System In reflexology, the feet represent several internal organs and glands that can be applied with manual pressure to help improve their condition and functionality. One of these is the urinary bladder, the pressure point is located on the arc just before it ends to the ball of the feet. It is here when the practitioner will explain that reflexology is just a complementary therapy and that this will not solve all medical and health woes. This is the point where the person or patient can ask questions as well. How do you know if the therapy session is already starting? You will know it if the practitioner starts working on the feet, the hands and sometimes on the ears. The best part is that you can easily get into that relaxation state, and you don't need to actually work on it. There are a number of massages and therapies that can be performed on you so that you can realize the relaxing stage. One such technique is through the adoption of reflexology. There is a science behind reflexology, and the relaxation stage that you will feel is just one of its many effects.