Grounding: A Simple Practice to Start the Day
What if just one barefoot minute outside could boost your mood, calm your mind, and set the tone for the whole day? Discover my grounding ritual with matcha.
Inesa Woods
9/23/20251 min skaitymo
Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of connecting your body directly to the earth — usually by walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil. At first it may sound almost too simple, but science and experience suggest otherwise. When your body touches the ground, it absorbs the earth’s natural electrical charge. This can help reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, and bring your body back into balance.
Why grounding helps
Reduces stress and anxiety – calming your nervous system and bringing you into the present moment.
Supports better sleep – by helping regulate circadian rhythm.
Boosts circulation and energy – the contrast of cold ground and fresh air wakes up the body naturally.
Balances mood – sunlight in the morning signals your body to produce hormones that stabilize energy and mood throughout the day.
My personal ritual
For me, grounding has become a gentle but powerful morning practice. Living in Iceland, it’s not always easy — the air is sharp, the ground is often freezing, and it rarely feels “comfortable.” But I still step outside barefoot every morning, even if just for one minute. That minute makes a difference.
This is also the time when I drink my matcha. No phone, no distractions — just me, my matcha, and Mother Earth. The combination of fresh air, daylight, grounding, and the calm focus that matcha provides sets a clear, balanced tone for the day ahead.
A note of care
Of course, grounding isn’t for everyone. If you have a sensitive bladder or urinary tract issues, I wouldn’t recommend standing barefoot on cold ground. I’m only sharing my own practice — one that feels deeply beneficial to me — but it’s always important to listen to your own body first.
Final thoughts
Grounding doesn’t require much: no equipment, no gym membership, no complicated routine. Just a moment to step outside, breathe, and connect. It’s a simple ritual, but one that reminds me daily of the power of slowing down, reconnecting, and finding balance in the most natural way.