The Practice & Benefits of Grounding (aka Earthing)

10 to 30 Minutes per Day for Healing Results

Earthing (also known as grounding) is the practice of walking barefoot on natural surfaces like grass, soil, sand, or stone to reconnect with the earth's electrical energy. While it may sound simple, this ancient practice is supported by emerging research and long-standing traditional wisdom.

I invite you to get barefoot in the garden, and give it a try! We’d love to hear what you noticed for yourself @ bookingsteppingstones@gmail.com

Only 10 to 30 minutes a day can make a noticeable difference!

Here are the key benefits of grounding barefoot with the Earth:

1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

• Direct contact with the Earth helps calm the nervous system.

• May reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

• Many people report a sense of peace, clarity, and emotional balance.

  
  

2.  Lowers Inflammation

• The Earth provides free electrons, which act as antioxidants.

• These electrons may help neutralize free radicals and reduce systemic inflammation.

  
  

3. Improves Sleep

• Grounding helps regulate circadian rhythms and melatonin production.

• People often report falling asleep faster and waking more refreshed.

  
  

4. Supports Heart Health

• May improve blood viscosity (how easily blood flows).

• Healthier blood flow = less strain on the cardiovascular system.

5. Boosts Immunity

• Reducing inflammation and stress supports immune function.

• Grounding may help the body respond more effectively to illness or injury.

  
  

6. Balances the Body’s Electrical System

• The human body runs on bioelectrical signals.

• Contact with the Earth's surface can help stabilize internal electrical activity (especially helpful in our EMF-saturated modern world).

  
  

7. Improves Posture and Foot Strength

• Walking barefoot activates foot muscles and encourages natural movement patterns.

• Strengthens arches, ankles, and balance.

  
  

8. Speeds Recovery from Injury or Exercise

• Athletes use grounding to reduce muscle soreness and speed up healing.

• Reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

Best Ways to Ground Yourself Naturally

• Walk barefoot on grass, soil, sand, or untreated concrete (not asphalt or sealed surfaces).

• Lie down on the Earth—grass, beach, or forest floor.

• Gardening with bare hands or knees in the soil.

• Swim in natural bodies of water—lakes, oceans, rivers.