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By Rob Nixon

• Dec. 7, 2012

In 1977, Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and Patrick Leigh Fermor’s “Time of Gifts” prompted a renaissance in British travel writing, which for 20 years would remain as pre-eminent in the United Kingdom as the memoir was in the United States. Jonathan Raban, Redmond O’Hanlon, Pico Iyer, Sara Wheeler and the Norfolk-based Iowan, Bill Bryson, all advanced that revival. Since the millennium, however, travel writing has become a dwindling force as digital access has eroded the exotic — while British natural history writing has soared, bringing commercial and critical success to writers like Robert Macfarlane, Kathleen Jamie, Richard Mabey and Roger Deakin.

The youngest of these figures, Macfarlane is the author of four works of nonfiction, most recently and triumphantly, “The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot,” an iconoclastic blend of natural history, travel writing and much more. “The Old Ways” takes us to some far-flung places — Buddhist trails in the eastern Himalayas, Spain’s Camino de Santiago, the occupied Palestinian territories — but mostly Macfarlane stays closer to home. Topographically and emotionally, his loosely assembled collection of walks is centered on two heartlands: southern England’s soft chalk downs and the unyielding Scottish north.

To describe Macfarlane as a philosopher of walking is to undersell the achievement of “The Old Ways”: his prose feels so firmly grounded, resistant to abstraction. He wears his polymath intelligence lightly as his mind roams across geology, archaeology, fauna, flora, architecture, art, literature and urban design, retrieving small surprises everywhere he walks. In one such passage, he notes the power of what urban planners call “desire lines,” in which one person’s impulsive shortcut encourages others to follow, creating informal, unmapped channels through a city. Macfarlane is likewise fascinated by what geologists have termed “preferential pathways,” grooves carved by the solvent action of water on limestone. Those pathways in turn pull in pedestrians, “all of whom etch the track of their passage with their feet as they go. In this way the path of a raindrop hundreds of thousands of years ago may determine the route of a modern-­day walker.”

Macfarlane upends the stereotype of the environmental writer as a surly, solitary misanthrope railing against human desecrations of the wild. His book positively teems with people. On most of his journeys he travels with a friend, but his wanderings are also informed by a deeper, historical sense of accompaniment. “The Old Ways” is a book of ghosts, a homage to those who have walked these routes before: “Paths are the habits of a landscape. They are acts of consensual making. It’s hard to create a footpath on your own. . . . Like sea channels that require regular dredging to stay open, paths need walking.”

Two ghosts stand out from the rest. Macfarlane’s grandfather, a diplomat and mountaineer, instilled in him a love of roaming. An especially tender chapter recounts a ritual walk Macfarlane took across Scotland’s Cairngorm massif to attend his grandfather’s funeral. Here he recalls how that peak-obsessed man was forced in his 80s to yield to age: first driven down from the summits to the passes, then from the passes to the valleys, he in turn forsakes the valleys “for the limestone land around the house.” “Stride shortened to shuffle, shuffle to dodder, dodder to step. . . . During the same years that my grandfather was losing the ability to walk, my children — his two first great-­grandchildren — were gaining it. Step lengthened to dodder, dodder to shuffle, shuffle to stride.”

The other great haunting figure in this book is the Edwardian poet-­naturalist Edward Thomas. “To Thomas,” Macfarlane writes, “paths connected real places but they also led outwards to metaphysics, backwards to history and inwards to the self.” Like many compulsive walkers, Thomas was dogged by depressions that he tried to slough off through punishing hill climbs, administered “to macerate and to forget himself.” But his sadness, in sending him out onto the road, also gave him the chance to become an astute observer of natural detail. Macfarlane is inspired by this poet for whom “the mind was a landscape of a kind and walking a means of crossing it.”

Macfarlane’s method recalls W. G. Sebald’s literary meander down England’s southeast coast in “The Rings of Saturn.” Like Sebald, Macfarlane loves side stories, chance encounters that become vital portals into historical feeling. But despite this shared passion, Macfarlane adds a singular physical awareness. He exudes curiosity about the physiology of motion, about the way moving legs move the brain. Recuperating on a ridge after an arduous day, he observes that “my legs preserved a ghost sense of stride, a muscle memory of repeated action, and twitched forwards even as I rested.”

If there’s a limitation to this lively, luminous book, it’s Macfarlane’s fundamental assumption about why people walk — and who gets to do so. In two brief pages, he offers us a shadow history of the wayfaring dispossessed, the “brigades of broken men” who, during the Great Depression, were exposed to the asperity of the open road. This treatment feels too glancing. On our embattled planet, most people walk not for romance or recreation or enlightenment; they walk because they’re too poor to do otherwise.

Moreover, the freedom to sleep rough (as Macfarlane does, on cliff ledges and beneath hedgerows) is unevenly distributed. This is surely an observation worthy of reflection. The black British photographer Ingrid Pollard once traveled to the Lake District on a Wordsworth pilgrimage. In her self-portraits, she is seen wielding a baseball bat as she wanders, not lonely as a cloud but lonely as a black woman in a white rural area, Wordsworthian or not.

That said, Macfarlane has given us a gorgeous book about physical movement and the movement of memory, one that resounds with stories told to “the beat of the placed and lifted foot.” “The Old Ways” celebrates the civility of paths, thin lines of tenacious community threaded through an “aggressively privatized world.” There is something sustaining about that tenacity, and something humbling too. Thomas understood as much when he wrote of this “brief multitude.” We are, after all, just passers-­by.

THE OLD WAYS

A journey on foot.

By Robert Macfarlane

Illustrated. 433 pp. Viking. $27.95.

Rob Nixon is the Rachel Carson professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His most recent book is “Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor.”

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American circumnavigates the globe on foot

American Dave Kunst completes the first round-the-world journey on foot, taking four years and 21 pairs of shoes to complete the 14,500-mile journey across the land masses of four continents. He left his hometown of Waseca, Minnesota, on June 20, 1970. Near the end of his journey in 1974 he explained the reasons for his epic trek: “I was tired of Waseca, tired of my job, tired of a lot of little people who don’t want to think, and tired of my wife.” During the long journey, he took on sponsors and helped raise money for UNICEF.

He was accompanied by his brother, John, but in 1972 John Kunst was shot to death by bandits in Afghanistan and Dave was wounded. After returning to Minnesota to recuperate, Kunsk traveled back to Afghanistan and continued his global journey with another brother, Peter. Peter had to drop out later for health reasons, and Dave Kunst completed his trek alone, returning to Waseca on October 5, 1974.

American George Shilling boasted of a round-the-world journey nearly a hundred years before, but his feat was never verified. Another American, Arthur Blessitt, holds the record for the greatest distance walked and most countries visited, though he was propelled by a purpose other than record-book fame. Since 1969, Blessitt has walked more than 34,500 miles, visiting hundreds of countries on six continents, all the while carrying a collapsible 12-foot cross and preaching Christianity .

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The Camino Francés: Lessons from an Off-Season Pilgrimage

Footsteps crunch on the gravel country roads – a practical auditory and proprioceptive guide as the sun struggles to rise through November clouds.

When walking the Camino de Santiago , each pilgrim can set his or her rhythm. I like to push off early while the world is still asleep. Those first few miles, and perhaps the last few after a long day, are some of the most spiritual – if that sort of thing interests you about this medieval pilgrimage across Spain. 

The Camino Francés, like all Caminos, traces its roots to the 9th century, when the remains of the Apostle St. James were reportedly discovered in Galicia, near Finisterre ("The End of the World") . By the 11th century, thousands of Christians were making the long journey on foot, to reach the budding town of Santiago de Compostela , to pay their respects and purge their sins. Nowadays, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Cultural Route of the Council of Europe attracts a wide range of travelers – all of them seeking something. I turned to the Camino Francés in the off-season, in order to explore the most popular of the Camino de Santiago routes in the absence of its summer crowds. I also craved a physical challenge (I initially planned to run it, but more on that foolish decision in a minute). Lastly, I wanted to open myself to the religious tradition – having ignored this aspect last year on the Camino Portugués . 

Read More: History of the Camino de Santiago

Off-Season Struggles

Despite some modest research, I failed to comprehend how stark a shift occurs after November 1st. From early Spring up until this point, practically every small town operates albergues (i.e. hostels devoted specifically to pilgrims), cafes, taverns, and all the other bits of infrastructure that make for a social, easy-going hike. However, when that final X strikes across the October calendar, a great deal of those villages shut down entirely, and the larger towns only keep minimal services going. This means that some daily strategizing may be necessary.

Being allergic to planning myself, I relied on those early starts (and therefore extended walking hours) and endurance to keep me going town after town in search of accommodation. I always knew that I would find something (and I always did, for as older pilgrims will tell you: "The Camino provides"). And I found that the necessity to push onward delivered on that physical challenge I sought. But be forewarned, prospective off-season pilgrims, during this time of year, the Camino Francés is not the no-brainer adventure you may have read about. 

Another unexpected and rather unfortunate twist in this off-season Camino plot was the fact that the Napoleon route through the Pyrenees is "closed" after November 1st. Given that there is no practical way to shut down a mountain trail, I put "closed" in quotations. But the word on the street (and in the pilgrim's office) was that Spanish authorities were issuing steep fines on the other side. 

This first stage out of St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France , is widely considered the most beautiful but also the most strenuous and exposed. The rest of the Camino, while challenging in different ways, is more in line with an introspective pilgrimage rather than an intense or technical hike. But heading up and over the Pyrenees can be an ordeal – especially considering that the Camino (ever-growing in popularity) attracts many non-experienced hikers. Because of the erratic weather and demanding elevation profile, many expensive rescue operations have had to be performed in recent years. Hence, the decision was made to steer winter pilgrims to an alternate path. I still found the Valcarlos variant to be challenging, beautiful, and all-around satisfying. However, starting just three days after this cut-off date (and in the pouring rain, mind you), was the first indication that this would not be the adventure I envisioned. The Camino, in all its wisdom, would decide what I needed. 

Basque Beginnings

Day one of the Camino Francés (if starting from SJPP, that is), gives pilgrims a peak at French Basque Country before delivering them to the Spanish autonomous community of Navarra (itself part of Spanish Basque Country), on the other side of Roncesvalles Pass. Even though this route is called the Camino Francés, only the first day of the typically month-long journey is spent in France. For this reason, I took an extra day in St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port (or Donibane Garazi , in Basque) before pushing off, and I was also grateful to have spent a half-day in Bayonne on my way over.

Read More: How Far is the Camino de Santiago?

Those who start their journey from elsewhere in France (some as far as Paris) are funneled into this historic mountain village where scores of fresh-faced pilgrims greet them. While most people start much closer to Santiago, SJPP remains a popular starting point for those wanting the whole Camino Francés experience at Sarria. The slender and lengthy cobblestone street (Rue de la Citadelle/Rue d'Espagne) that constitutes most of the old town has an infectious energy to it – as if it reflects the enthusiasm of soon-to-be pilgrims, as well as the spirit of all our peers that have come and gone over the last millennium. The old town is also partially encapsulated by a fortress wall (which you can walk along the top of). Something about the gloomy weather during my brief stay made me feel like I had stepped back in time – a pleasurable feeling that the Camino would deliver repeatedly. 

Toasting to Hemingway in Pamplona

Spain has a rather complex historical and political breakdown. There are autonomous communities (similar to states), smaller provinces within them, counties, cities/towns, etc. There are also historical kingdoms, cultural subregions, and a mix of intriguing, albeit disorienting, languages (ex. Basque, Catalan, Galician, etc.). Many citizens under the banner of Spain are proud of their heritage and even outright refute newer political categorizations. In fact, during the time of this pilgrimage, separatist protests were happening throughout the country. 

Geopolitics aside, the early stages of the Camino Francés brought forth several distinct transitions. Enjoy it while it lasts, for the exact opposite is true across the Castilla y Leon maseta (plateau). Day one sees the French Basque Country give way to its Spanish counterpart, and before you know it, the bull-running streets of Pamplona – the capital city of Navarra. 

Popularized by Ernest Hemingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises (or Fiesta , as it is titled in Spanish), Pamplona is a place to savor. Thankfully, it is a logical city from which to reach SJPP (it is also a popular starting point), so I could spend a night there before even starting the Camino. I then had lunch on my walk-through, and I even took the train back after my pilgrimage. There are some 50 pintxos bars (note: in this part of Spain, the small plates are called pintxos , not tapas ) in the streets surrounding the Plaza del Castillo. Pamplona is also partially enclosed by a medieval stone wall (a standard fixture of the major Camino hubs and a sign of the tumultuous history of the Iberian Peninsula). 

Read More:  The Classic Routes of the Camino de Santiago

Though the legs may be sore after a few days of walking, simply strolling the streets of Pamplona is one of the main highlights. My first experience with this feisty town was on Halloween night. As I walked into the old town, I saw everyone and their dog dressed up (either in costume or their best nightlife attire). The action was still flickering on the following day. It seems Pamplona likes to party year-round – not just during the world-famous San Fermin Festival (i.e., when the bulls chase brave volunteers through the streets). 

By this point in your sojourn, you will begin to realize why there is a saying: "No vino, no peregrino." Spain, after all, registers as number seven out of the Top 10 Alcohol Consuming Countries in the World . Both the beer and wine are cheap and of excellent quality. Red wine is also symbolic in the Catholic faith, further boosting its presence on this pious path. Peregrinos (pilgrims) pass bottles around the albergues to keep warm, hosts/restaurants pour it generously with each menu del Peregrino (set menus that are reasonably priced for hungry travelers), and shortly after leaving Estella, there is even a wine fountain. Bodegas Irache has been providing free wine to weary pilgrims since 1891. It comes out of a tap that looks just like a water fountain. Needless to say, this continues to be a big hit and makes the following miles that much more angelic. 

La Rioja: No Vino, No Peregrino 

Speaking of red wine, the small autonomous community of La Rioja is a "Qualified Destination of Origin" wine region (i.e., the highest standard in Spanish wine regulation). It is immediately recognizable by the reddish soil (which is said to give the grapes their unique flavor). Here, the landscape changes color and texture (there's a softness to the steady stream of vineyards) and its shape. As opposed to outright mountains, the rolling hills invite a more pleasant daily walking rhythm. Here I am speaking generally rather than from personal experience because I decided to take an unconventional approach to my pilgrimage that gloriously backfired. The capital city of Logroño offers another viable starting point for time-sensitive pilgrims and a place of respite for those with an abundance of it. 

Running the Camino? 

I attempted to jog the Camino because I had just finished a trail-running season with mixed results. I completed my first 50-miler (80km), but failed my second attempt at a 100km mountain race. This left me with a sense of unfinished business and with the nagging feeling that I had something to prove. I, therefore, looked at the 800-kilometer (give or take because of the various alternative routes along the way) Camino Francés as a chance to test my multi-day speed endurance. My conservative goal was to get to Santiago in 20 days (i.e., 40km/day). But in my heart, I figured I could do at least 50 km/day. So on day one, I blew right past Roncesvalles and knocked out 47 kilometers (and that included thousands of feet of elevation gain). Day two was a bit shorter because of how the towns were spaced, but on day three, I logged my first 50-kilometer session. I felt fantastic while doing so, but a storm was brewing beneath the surface. 

Fun Fact: The Fastest-Known-Time (FKT) for the Camino Francés is held by Óscar Pasarín. He completed a supported traverse in just 6 days, 14 hours, and 49 minutes. The fastest self-supported pilgrimage was done in a little over 10 days by Andrew Merkulov. The women's supported record belongs to Jennifer Anderson. She did it in 9 days, 5 hours, and 29 minutes.  

Injuries on the Camino

By far the most frequent sickness for pilgrims is blisters. Long days on a mix of paved and gravel roads, plus sections of rocky/muddy trails thrown in for good measure (with each day bringing different weather conditions), make selecting the proper footwear for the job challenging. No one shoe or boot is ideally suited to all scenarios, and so, at some point, the feet tend to suffer. Lack of specific training can also exacerbate matters. Many pilgrims do not train seriously before arriving for their month-long trek. And even the ones that do are rarely able to simulate the daily grind of being on the Camino. Doing a 20km hike is one thing. Doing it with a pack is another. And repeating this (or more) daily is quite another beast entirely. Add in lack of sleep (there is always someone snoring in the Albergue), irregular nutrition, overdrinking, and a lack of clean clothes, and the formula becomes even more unpredictable. Pilgrims usually doctor up their feet in the evening and limp around the kitchen come morning. 

Personally, I am very fortunate in the blister department. I think part of it is luck, part of it is my hiking and trail running experience, and part of it is my decision to prioritize lightweight/breathable footwear over more cushioned or stable options. I have never had success with a high-cut hiking boot. And I honestly haven't met many people who have. Seeing pilgrims with boots strapped onto their backpacks instead of wearing sneakers, sandals, or even Crocs is quite common. And yet, most people on the Camino and trails worldwide continue to spend exorbitant amounts of money on these chunky foot shredders. Another saving grace I've discovered in terms of not getting blisters is using a combination of Injinji socks (the kind with the individual toes) and lubing up with Vaseline or some other anti-friction rub. 

My issues on the Camino were classic overuse injuries shared by many pilgrims. My left knee buckled under the strain because I did too much, too soon, and because I hadn't practiced running enough with my fully loaded backpack. My best guess is that it was a mild tendonitis stemming from the iliotibial (IT) band. Then, because I was overcompensating with my right leg, the lower shin on that side swelled up like a clementine (most likely shin splints). This is another unpredictable challenge of the relentless Camino. In training, people may do a big weekend hike and feel understandably sore afterward, but then they rest during the work week – perhaps doing yoga or a spin class to round things out. A balanced lifestyle cannot prepare one for the steady stress the Camino puts on the body. Therefore, the only sensible solution is one that I've been told two years in a row and for two years have ignored: start small and build up as you go. 

Remember how I said I got the Camino I needed rather than the one I wanted? By day four, I recognized that my arrogance/ego had led me astray. The Camino is about seeking, not rushing, boasting, or pretending like you have it all figured out. Besides, for as much ground as I had covered, the pilgrims who took a slow and steady approach caught up with me anyway after I was forced to take almost two complete rest days in Burgos . As it turns out, this is a fantastic city to spend extra time in. I recommend visiting the Museum of Human Evolution, and if you have any interest in Catholicism or the religious roots of the Camino, attend mass at the massive Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos (they even do special services for pilgrims). The Camino provides. 

Read More: The Camino Francés: The Plateau and the People

I would eventually get my mojo back and cover even longer distances than before, but it was all done by walking. Ultimately, I made it to Santiago in precisely 20 days – just as I had predicted. Still, the mission was accomplished with a much more sinusoidal trajectory than I could have possibly imagined. But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. Next, we must appease the relentlessly long, flat, sometimes monotonous, sometimes serene section across Castilla y Leon. 

Buen Camino!

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The Old Ways: a Journey on Foot by Robert Macfarlane – review

F inding a bad word to be said about Robert Macfarlane is no easy task. The inside front cover of the paperback lists 15 authors who made The Old Ways one of their books of the year last year; the next four pages contain quotations from 35 reviews, all saying, essentially, "Read this book." There comes a point when exhortation to do something proves counterproductive; and, further on from that point, it becomes perverse not to do it.

So I join, eventually, the end of a long line of Macfarlane fans. He is part of what we are being told these days is a new generation of travel writers who create personalised accounts of some form of extreme, or at least interesting, geographical tour. Of course anywhere is interesting if you bring enough attention to it, and this kind of thing has been going on since Marco Polo's stories were written up in the 13th century.

Macfarlane tends to prefer the wilder and woollier environments. His second book, The Wild Places, tried to get as close to wilderness as these islands can provide; I have not read his first, Mountains of the Mind, because of a review that said he describes whittling his frozen fingers with a penknife while crawling up, or down, some godforsaken peak.

We are spared that kind of scene here, I am pleased to report, and I must also add that "godforsaken" is pretty much the last word Macfarlane would use to describe a mountain. In his chapter on walking in the Himalayas, he quotes a companion on the concept of darshan , a Sanskrit word that "suggests a face-to-face encounter with the sacred on earth; with a physical manifestation of the holy", and we are reminded that the Sherpas who accompanied the first expeditions had no word to describe the summit of a mountain, as that was where the gods lived, so it would be blasphemous even to try to reach one.

But here, unlike in Mountains of the Mind , Macfarlane is more interested in passes and paths than in summits. He has managed, as far as I can see, to avoid repeating himself even as he revisits previous haunts. He describes this as "the third book in a loose trilogy about landscape and the human heart", and that "loose" means it doesn't matter which order you read them in, or if you only read one. This is really a book about walking – though there is a good deal, too, about the paths of the sea. It is illuminating to be told that before the Romans came, there was an extraordinary amount of sea traffic around the British Isles and Europe, which helps account for the remarkable genetic similarity of people from various coastal regions extending from Orkney to Spain. He helps us understand what it is to see the water as as criss-crossed by routes as the land, partly by describing what it feels like to sleep in an open boat where the only navigational aid is the Pole Star.

There are also paths that are not paths: xenotopic places. He coins the word "xenotopia" to describe an uncanny landscape, and for my money the part of the book that nails this concept best, and which will get you irrevocably hooked on his writing, is when he travels the Broomway , a contingent path along tidal sands between Wakering Stairs and Foulness in Essex, unearthly in both the literal and figurative senses, and said to be the most dangerous path in Britain. (This is contested, for the same reasons, by champions of the Morecambe Bay path.) Perhaps writing about such a place is like taking photographs of Venice – that is, impossible to do badly – but I doubt it. Reading the chapter will leave you with an impression of strangeness you will rarely, if ever, have encountered elsewhere. This is first-rate writing, as you might expect from someone who regularly praises the great Nan Shepherd , whose The Living Mountain is an enduring marvel of nature-writing. Writing and walking are great companions – think of Iain Sinclair , or Will Self , whose two walking books, Psychogeography and Psycho Too , are sorely underrated. Here is a first-rate addition to the genre.

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Here’s Why You Should Be Doing Toe Yoga

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Key Takeaways

• Toe yoga is focused on stretches and exercises that can make the muscles around your toes stronger and more flexible.
• Experts say performing toe yoga can help improve balance, flexibility, and posture, and prevent injuries like plantar fasciitis by keeping the foot flexible.
• Although performing toe yoga is appropriate for a wide range of people, those with injuries or a history of imbalance issues should consult with their podiatrist or healthcare provider first.

Your feet really have your back—and the rest of your body. Your feet are your foundation as you walk, run, jump, and maintain your balance throughout your daily life.

Given all the pressure they’re under, it’s not unusual for the feet to get tight. You may even notice pain and tension. If you don’t regularly stretch and strengthen your feet, you could even be more prone to injury.

Luckily, there are some things that you can do to help improve foot flexibility and range of motion. One popular option is toe yoga. Here’s everything you need to know about doing these gentle movements for the health of your feet.

What Is Toe Yoga? 

Toe yoga refers to various stretches and exercises that are designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of your toes, feet, and the muscles around them, Nam Tran, DPM , podiatrist and foot surgeon at Dallas Direct Podiatry in Dallas, Texas, told Verywell.

This form of yoga also consists of stretching routines that enhance foot strength and the circulation—or blood flow—to your feet. Tran said that toe yoga is “used to promote overall foot health and wellness” through movements like raising the toes or just the big toe, curling or scrunching the toes, and heel raises.

Toe yoga emphasizes the intrinsic muscles of the foot, which are very small muscles that begin and end in the foot, Elizabeth Reilly, DPM , a podiatrist at Stanford Medicine and a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Stanford University, told Verywell.

What Are the Benefits of Toe Yoga?

According to Tran and Reilly, performing toe yoga exercises and stretches can potentially help with foot strength, flexibility, and posture, as well as preventing common foot problems.

Some health benefits of toe yoga include:

• Improved foot balance and flexibility: By targeting the intrinsic muscles of the feet, toe yoga can improve balance , stability, and overall foot strength, Reilly said. Doing toe yoga regularly can also increase toe flexibility, which can help improve range of motion and decrease stiffness.
• Better posture: Having strong, flexible feet can contribute to better overall posture by providing a stable foundation for the rest of the body, Reilly said.
• Prevention of foot problems/injuries: Toe yoga can be very effective in preventing common foot injuries like plantar fasciitis because it helps keep the foot flexible. Tran said the practice can also help avoid muscle strains, ligament tears, tendon tears, and tendonitis .
• Improved circulation: Toe yoga exercises can promote blood flow to the feet. Better circulation helps heal injuries and reduces the risk of circulation-related issues.
• Alleviation of foot pain: For people with foot pain or discomfort, performing toe yoga stretches and exercises can provide relief—especially if they have tight muscles and tension in their feet.

How to Do Toe Yoga

Since toe yoga includes a series of exercises and stretches, there really isn’t one “right” way to do it. In fact, toe yoga exercises can be done in many different ways, including while standing or sitting in a chair, according to Tran. Here are just a few examples of how you can do toe yoga:

• Toe crunches/scrunches: Begin with your feet flat on the floor, then try to curl your toes under your feet (as if you’re trying to grip the floor). You can also put a towel under your toes and feet to scrunch up the towel. Hold this position anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds, then release. Repeat as needed. 
• Big toe extension: Start by sitting or standing comfortably with your feet flat on the floor. Lift only your big toe off the ground while pushing your other toes into the ground. Then, place your big toe back on the floor and repeat the movement several times. 
• Toe point and flex: For this exercise, you’ll want to sit in a comfortable position on the floor with your back straight and legs extended in front of you. Next, spread all of your toes apart (either on just one foot or both feet). Then, point your feet toward your head while keeping your toes spread apart. Hold for a few seconds, release, and repeat as needed.
• Foot ankle rocker mobility: Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly rise onto the balls of your feet, lifting your heels off the ground. Then, lower the foot again and lift your toes and forefoot off the ground so you’re only standing on two heels. Repeat the exercise in a rocking motion which can help mobilize the ankle and entire foot. 

If you need more guidance or modifications to toe yoga exercises, Reilly said it’s best to talk to a qualified expert, such as a yoga teacher and or a physical therapist . They may prescribe variations of toe yoga exercises that incorporate props and equipment like foot rollers or exercise bands.

Who Should Be Doing Toe Yoga? 

Toe yoga can help people who are prone to common foot injuries (heel pain, arch pain, or shin splints ), athletes at risk for overuse injuries, and very active people (such as runners and dancers).

Older adults can also benefit from the practice, as strengthening the feet can help with increasing mobility and decreasing fall risk , according to Reilly.

But it’s not right for everyone. If you have a new tendon or ligament tear, you should avoid doing toe yoga exercises, as they could make the injury worse.

“In these cases, a doctor should be consulted before starting toe yoga,” said Tran.

If you have a documented injury or history of gait imbalance or neurologic conditions, toe yoga may not be the best fit for you.

“I think you should seek the advice of an expert before starting,” said Reilly, noting these professionals could include a podiatrist, physical therapist, or yoga instructor.

How to Add Toe Yoga to Your Routine 

If you want to try toe yoga exercises and stretches, here are some expert tips for getting started:

• Have dedicated time for sessions. Set aside specific times during the week or day to focus on your toe yoga exercises and stretches. This could be a few minutes each day or longer sessions a few times a week.
• Perform toe yoga exercises during daily activities. If you find yourself struggling to set and stick to a dedicated time to do toe yoga, try making the exercises part of your daily activities. For example, practice toe crunches or big toe extension movements while you’re sitting at your desk, watching TV, brushing your teeth, or even waiting in line at the store.
• Integrate toe yoga into your existing workouts or yoga practice. If you already practice yoga or exercise regularly, consider adding a few toe yoga exercises and stretches into your routine. They’re easy to incorporate into your usual warm-up or cool-down.

When you decide to add toe yoga into your routine, it’s important to start slowly to allow your feet to adapt to the exercises and prevent overexertion or injury.

“Toe yoga can be a healthy addition to anyone’s routine. Older people might also greatly benefit from this to increase strength and stability to avoid falls,” said Tran, adding that “starting slow is always the best way to prevent overstretching and injuring your foot. Start with one exercise at first and add on others as time goes on.”

What This Means For You

Toe yoga can offer many health benefits, including improved food strength and flexibility, and may help prevent common foot problems/injuries. If you want to try toe yoga, experts recommend s starting with a few simple exercises and slowly adding movements to your routine as you get more comfortable.

You should always talk to your healthcare provider before starting a new physical activity routine, and professionals like podiatrists, physical therapists, and yoga instructors can help if you have questions about how to do the yoga exercises.

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Seton Hall basketball adds Assane Mbaye, 7-foot-3 center from Patrick School

Shaheen Holloway has gone back to his alma mater to help fill out Seton Hall basketball’s frontcourt for the 2024-25 season.

Assane Mbaye, a senior center from The Patrick School who stands 7-foot-3, committed to the Pirates late Thursday.

Here are three things to know about him.

1. He’s a shot-blocker

The Patrick School’s national team went 27-4 this past winter. Mbaye appeared in about half the games, averaging 2.2 points, 6.4 boards and 3.4 blocks. New Jersey’s top talent evaluator Jay Gomes, publisher of the authoritative NJHoops.com, ranked Mbaye as the state’s No. 18 senior in the Class of 2024.

“He’s very intriguing," Gomes said by phone Friday. "He’s definitely raw, but you don’t find many 7-foot-3 kids who are that long and that agile walking around. He’s long as can be and he runs the floor pretty well. So I was a little surprised he wasn’t getting that much recruiting interest."

Gomes said Mbaye was part of the Patrick School's rotation this past season and got noticeably better from his junior year, which was his first at the school.

"I like his upside a lot," Gomes said. "He’s not a finished product by any means, but there’s something there to work with for sure. Seton Hall’s had luck with (finding and developing) rim protectors before – big guys who don’t have to score much, so I think he’s got a chance to help them out.”

2. He’s had a multinational journey

Mbaye, who is 19 and will turn 20 in December, hails from the Canary Islands. He played on the under-18 club circuit in Spain in 2021-22, winning a title with the City of Badajoz Academy. He arrived in the U.S. two years ago after a stop in Senegal.

"His dedication and work ethic are throwbacks, and it's clear that he has a bright future ahead in basketball," Patrick School coach Chris Chavannes said. "It's wonderful to see how far he has come since arrival from the Canary Islands." 

3. The Patrick School pipeline continues

In addition to Holloway, the long list of St. Pat’s/Patrick School alums to play for the Hall include Sam Dalembert, Grant Billmeier, Jeff Robinson, Angel Delgado, Jordan Walker, Bryce Aiken, Jamir Harris, and Al-Amir Dawes. Holloway remains close Chavannes, a longtime mentor.

Chavannes said Mbaye's recent workout with Holloway, his assistants, and outgoing postgrads Dawes and Jaden Bediako left a strong impression as they went over skill development, team strategies and offensive and defensive concepts.

"Assane and I discussed the potential for him to further his game at Seton Hall, emphasizing the importance of ongoing skill enhancement and physical strength in determining his contribution timeline," Chavannes said. "Overall, the pro-level workout showcased Assane's capabilities and highlighted his potential for growth and success at Seton Hall."

Mbaye is the third high-school senior headed to the Hall in the fall, joining guard Jahseem Felton and forward/center Godswill Erheriene.

Seton Hall’s projected 2024-25 depth chart

Guards (4):  Chaunce Jenkins, Dylan Addae-Wusu, Scotty Middleton, Jahseem Felton.

Wings (1):  Isaiah Coleman.

Bigs (5):  Prince Aligbe, Gus Yalden, David Tubek, Godswill Erheriene, Assane Mbaye.

Jerry Carino has covered the New Jersey sports scene since 1996 and the college basketball beat since 2003. He is an Associated Press Top 25 voter. Contact him at  [email protected] .

‘Journey To Hope’ To Explore Immigration Through Dance

“Journey to Hope,” a story of immigration through modern dance, will be performed by Dance Science students on May 4 in the courtyard and inside the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building.

Choreographed by  Carisa Armstrong , program director and associate professor, and  Christine Bergeron , associate dean for academic affairs and clinical professor for the program, “Journey to Hope” will have free showings at 6 and 8 p.m. Free tickets can be reserved in advance at the  ticketing website .

It will be presented in nine sections with original music by composer Richard Hall of Texas State University, with a question-and-answer portion to follow. Seventeen students are featured in the production.

Armstrong and Bergeron said their work will share the perspective of immigrants on their way to their future home. It begins with having to say goodbye to family and their home country, getting proper papers in order, and going where their new future leads them .  They wanted to showcase what that process is like and how difficult it can be, Bergeron said.

“The purpose of the piece is to really allow people a moment to contemplate what all that means,” Armstrong said, “and how that might feel for someone who is moving to a new place and embarking on a new journey.”

The idea was inspired by “ But Where There’s Hope There’s Life ,” a project choreographed by Armstrong and Bergeron that addresses stories of the Holocaust. As part of the research process, Bergeron said they learned more about the displacement of people, and they started to question the immigration process.

“When someone is immigrating to the U.S., there are a lot of ways they might get there,” Bergeron said. “They might get there overseas, they might get there through a truck, they might just get there traveling over desert. And they don’t ever get to stay in one place. This piece is about shifting from one place to the other.”

To showcase the constant motion, the “Journey to Hope” audience will see sections of the work in multiple locations: across the courtyard and inside classrooms and the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building. Guests will meet at the Black Box Theater to check in. Blankets will be available for guests to sit on in the courtyard, and chairs will be available for anyone who needs them, Armstrong said.

At the courtyard, the dancers will perform in a pool that represents a large body of water that immigrants would have crossed during their travels, Armstrong said. The pool was built by  Jam Martinez , the school’s production manager, and  Jeff Watson , the school’s theatre facility coordinator. It is 16 feet by 30 feet and will hold about 4 inches of water, Armstrong said.

A section titled “Necessary Goodbyes” explores leaving family behind, Bergeron said. The music accompaniment will also help demonstrate immigrating by water, she said.

“For this section we took gestures of different ways different countries say hello and goodbye,” she said. “And in the music, we asked our composer to incorporate saying ‘goodbye’ in different languages. ‘Conquering the Sea’ incorporates music akin to the children’s rhyme ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat, to show traveling by water.”

Another section looks at the process of completing paperwork and how long the process can take. To showcase frustration about “drowning in bureaucracy,” Bergeron said students were asked to think about a time they were stressed and in a place that was overstimulating, so they could connect to those moments to help bring that frustration to the surface.

The section also examines “What is freedom?” she said.

“Because once you get that paperwork and you get to be here, what does that actually mean? Because you have probably made these huge sacrifices to be here, and people might have been lost along the way, or you might have to leave large parts of your family behind.

“So, freedom has this double-edge sword in a way — a sense of ‘We got through it, but at the same time we lost people along the way.’ Or, ‘We had to leave people behind, so my freedom is a sacrifice of those other people’s lives.’”

Many of the dancers have not been directly impacted by immigration, so during the creative process they worked on ways the dancers could “connect to the emotional aspect of the work,” Bergeron said.

“We spoke with the dancers about the feelings that come from the loss of a loved one,” she said. “Or how they feel when they are frustrated by something they don’t understand, or leaving someone they wouldn’t see in a long time.”

Armstrong said what makes all art accessible is a concept of universal understanding of each other as humans. With this piece, she said they hope to tell a story through dance in a way that brings people together.

“The human element of this storyline is what we really want people to connect with, because we know what that inner emotion is like. That is what connects us to pieces that don’t have words, or we don’t necessarily know the exact story of what is going on, but we can pick up on the emotion and the connection between people.”

Media contact: Rob Clark, [email protected]

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