The glow of my monitor is often the last thing I see before leaving the office in Taramani. As an IT professional, my weekdays are a blur of meetings, coding sprints, and deadlines that never seem to end. By the time I weave through traffic toward Velachery, my mind is heavy and my body feels like it’s carrying the weight of the week—every single day.
That was my life until I stumbled upon a ritual that changed everything: evening foot massages at Foot Mantra Velachery.
Why Evenings Matter
There’s something about the transition from work to personal time that feels fragile. If I go straight home, I often end up carrying the day’s stress into my living room—snapping at family or staring blankly at my phone. But if I carve out even 45 minutes for myself, the entire evening feels different.
The first time I stopped by Foot Mantra after work, I was just looking for “a foot massage near me.” It was close, tucked conveniently between Guindy and Pallikaranai, and on the way home. I wasn’t expecting much beyond relaxation, but what I found was a game-changer.
The Experience That Hooked Me
Walking into the space after a long day felt like entering another world. The noise of traffic disappeared as I sank into a reclining chair, the scent of calming oils wrapping around me. The therapist began with gentle pressure on my feet, and I could almost feel my thoughts slowing down with each movement.
When she pressed into specific points along my arch, I noticed something surprising—my back tension began to ease. Later, she explained that this was part of reflexology, where areas of the feet connect to different parts of the body. For me, it wasn’t just science—it was relief I could actually feel.
By the time I stepped out into the Velachery night, the chaos of the office was a distant memory. I felt light, clear-headed, and ready to enjoy my evening instead of just recovering from work.
Why I Made It a Routine
Now, stopping by Foot Mantra twice a week has become part of my rhythm. Instead of dreading the crawl through Guindy traffic or losing myself in after-work fatigue, I look forward to those sessions as the highlight of my weekday evenings.
Here’s what I’ve noticed since making it a habit:
- Deeper sleep: I no longer toss and turn after late-night coding.
- More patience at home: Stress doesn’t spill over into family time.
- Sharper mornings: I start my workdays more focused and less sluggish.
It’s like pressing a reset button between the professional and personal parts of my life.
Velachery’s Hidden Escape
What makes this ritual special is that it doesn’t require travel or planning. Velachery is already the crossroads of so many professionals coming from Taramani, Guindy, and Pallikaranai. Having a place like Foot Mantra here feels like a small but essential gift to ourselves—the kind of wellness practice that doesn’t just relax you but keeps you functioning at your best.
Final Thought
For years, I thought stress was just part of the job. But now I know it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes the simplest choices—like a quiet chair, a skilled therapist, and an hour to yourself—make the biggest difference.
If you’re in Velachery or passing through after work, I’d say give it a try. For me, evening foot massages at Foot Mantra have turned weeknights into something I look forward to, instead of just something to survive.