Learn why this writer found the (free!)
“earthing” (aka grounding) exercise at wellness resort Banyan Tree Veya to have the biggest impact.
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Literally touching the Earththat is, by walking barefoot on itcan have grounding benefits all its own.
As a wellness editor, I try stress-relieving activities all the time.
How is it that something so simple could be so restorative?
Master of Yoga from International Sivannda Yoga Vedenta Centre, in India, and master practitioner at Banyan Tree Veya Phuket
I needed to understand.
When you cant see whats happening around you, the other senses also become heightened, he says.
There was also a certain feeling of groundedness that came from the quiet, meditative vibe of the experience.
Just walking more slowly, connecting with nature, and focusing on your surroundings can relax the nervous system.
You may raise your eyebrows at the idea of gettingallof these potential benefits just from touching the Earth.
And sure, more research needs to be done to further validate and understand these effects.
This will connect you to the Earths negative charge all the same.
Even so, theres still no replacing the overall effect of actual earthing in nature.
Call that grounding in every sense of the word.
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