Kestrel the Druid

For someone just starting out, one of the more important aspects of meditation is grounding. What is it and how does one achieve it? These are some good questions with many answers.

First, what is grounding? Grounding is the act of connecting with the earth. Some studies have shown that grounding allows a flowing of negative ions out of the body. Some say it is realigning the electro-magnetic field surrounding your body. For me, it is simply about connecting. Connecting with earth, with each other, with my soul. Since I have started implementing grounding techniques into my daily life, I have seen huge improvements. My mood is better. My blood pressure is lower (by 20 points both systolic and diastolic). I have more energy. I think everyone can benefit from doing some simple grounding exercises.

How do I practice grounding? This is easy. I try to walk barefoot in the grass every day. This can be anywhere from a few steps to a mile if I’m feeling energetic and the ground is soft. It is probably the easiest and cheapest way to ground yourself. Another good grounding technique is eating grounding foods. Many foods, like dark chocolate, can also have a grounding effect. The best ones are root vegetables and pure cacao. I enjoy a cup of cacao every morning. I replaced my coffee with cacao as a way to help reduce my caffeine consumption. Ironically, I feel more energetic and clear-headed without the caffeine. As for root vegetables, carrots, potatoes and beets are all good choices. Even better if it’s organically grown and harvested.

Some practitioners will use magnets for grounding. Running a magnet over your head is said to help remove negative ions. Doing the same on the soles of your feet can also help. I use magnets about once a week and have had positive experiences from it.

There are also several companies out there that sell grounding products. Everything from sheets to mats to shoes. Most of these products work similar to the grounding of an outlet. It plugs into the outlet and uses the ground to essentially connect you with the ground. Grounding shoes work by putting copper or another electrical conductor in the sole of the shoe. This allows for a quicker exchange of ions through a smaller surface area. I have not tried any of these products out, so cannot comment on how well they work. I am interested in purchasing the shoes. I want to get the same benefits I experience in the summer during the northern winter days. Without getting frostbite in the process.

I am interested to know what others have used for grounding and how they felt about them. Let me know your favorite grounding techniques and products.

May you all have peace in your hearts, love in your life, and abundance overflowing.