Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Does anyone have trouble with the skin around your big toes? Mine gets macerated, then becomes as tough as, well, nails (toe nails), mostly from rolling over them from upward dog to downward. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 I am constantly tearing up the skin on my big toes due to mat friction. The cure that I have found is going to get a professional pedeicure... something they do by buffing off the old skin keeps my toes nice for a couple of months till I tear them up again. Plus, having nice manicured toes is a pleasent sight during practice when your dristi takes you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 I also find that pedicures (or, at the very least constantly filing) lets you fly through the jump backs without fear of shredding your wrists (I received a slight laceration yesterday - promptly brought out the nail filer after practice). I've also partially ripped off my big toenail (not too painful believe it or not) jumping through one morning without much grace- the pedicure helped that too for some reason. I've noticed yogis/ yoginis with bandaged toes to keep skin and nails from flying off. Athletic tape would be the best to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Bandawoman,<br><br>Unfortunately I have no advice for you but I can at least offer empathy. My big toes are hard as nails as well but mine I believe stem back to my martial art days. <br><br>ishogun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Look after your feet - pamper them - rub Palmers vitamin e and coco butter balm into them every night. And paint your toenails alternating pretty colours topped with holographic glitter. <br><br>Well, it works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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