Our feet are our foundation, but most of us don’t give them much thought until something goes wrong. In this episode, I chat with physical therapist and movement educator Michelle Edmison about how reconnecting with your feet can transform not just your yoga practice, but your whole life. We explore foot anatomy, posture, brain-body connection, and why strong, mobile feet are key to balance and longevity.

Michelle also shares practical tips you can start right away to restore strength, sensitivity, and awareness in your feet. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, mover, or simply curious about how to support your foundation, this conversation will have you looking at your feet in a whole new way.

Episode Highlights:

• Why the feet are considered the true foundation of the body
• How modern footwear has weakened natural foot function
• Common ways our feet change as we age, and why it’s not just about aging
• The powerful brain-foot connection and how movement shapes neuroplasticity
• The nervous system’s relationship with the feet and sensory input
• Emotional sensitivity, trauma, and how they can manifest in the feet
• The real purpose of the toes: stability and propulsion, not gripping
• What dancers, athletes, and yogis can teach us about foot function
• Understanding bunions and common foot issues: what causes them, how alignment affects them, and how yoga can help
• The truth about arches, pronation, and flat feet
• How women’s feet change during perimenopause and menopause
• Michelle’s top three non-negotiable practices for foot health
• Why a “foot problem” is never just about the foot

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