Benefits of Earthing
In my last post on summer rituals, I talked about the importance of connecting with nature to show gratitude to the rhythms of the earth. The summer solstice brings a time of unity and luminosity, the feminine and masculine merge as one and expand our awareness into higher levels of consciousness…
“Woman is like the moon… She waxes and wanes. Man is like the sun- constant, stationary, shining from dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn. Everything grows because of the moon. Everything ripens because of the sun. And everything is conceived because of the combination of those two polarities of male and female, sun and moon. That is where the problem begins as well! Not understanding the basic nature of man and woman causes strife, pain and tremendous hardship.” – Shakta Kaur
We used to be in almost constant contact with the earth through the soles of our feet, but now we spend most of our time wearing shoes or indoors. Earthing is an Ayurvedic practice that can help you reestablish your bond with nature. Our feet are actually portals to health, and through them, we can take in the natural enzymes of the earth. Even if you can’t go barefoot, taking a walk in the woods will do wonders for your whole being. Enjoy the lighter, longer evenings and spend some time barefoot this summer.
Benefits of Earthing:
~ Helps to lower heart rate
~ Decrease inflammation
~ Lower stress and calm the nervous system
~ Stimulate pressure points that can improve circulation
~ Increase energy and vitality
~ Improve sleep and promote a deeper sleep
~ Normalize the body’s biological rhythms
Photos excerpted from Whole Beauty by Shiva Rose (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2018. Photographs by Ngoc Minh Ngo.
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