What is Grounding (a.k.a. Earthing)?
The Trendy (but Timeless) Wellness Practice Your Body Actually Needs
Hey Young Living Family!
Have you heard of grounding (also known as earthing) popping up all over your wellness feed lately? From crunchy granola folks to high-performance biohackers—everyone’s talking about it. And you know what? We’re totally here for it.
Why? Because grounding isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a natural wellness practice that’s simple, free, and surprisingly powerful. And when you add Young Living essential oils to the mix? Well, let’s just say… your feet, your mood, and your nervous system will thank you.
What Is Grounding (a.k.a. Earthing)?
Grounding is the practice of physically connecting your body to the Earth. Literally. That means walking barefoot on grass, sand, soil, or even unsealed concrete—anything that connects you directly to the planet’s surface.
It’s based on the idea that the Earth carries a subtle electric charge—and when our skin touches it, we absorb some of that charge and it helps balance us out.
Sounds a little woo-woo? Science is catching up! And our bodies are totally into it.
Why Grounding Is Actually Good for You
Grounding isn’t just “good vibes” (though it is that too!). Research and experience show that it can help:
🧠 Reduce stress and calm the nervous system
💤 Improve sleep quality
⚡ Lower inflammation and pain
❤️ Support circulation and heart health
🌙 Balance circadian rhythms
😌 Ease anxiety and emotional overwhelm
How to Start Grounding (It’s Easy, Promise!)
Here’s the beauty of grounding: anyone can do it, anywhere.
Start with these simple tips:
- Walk barefoot on grass, sand, or soil for 10–20 minutes a day
- Sit against a tree trunk while you read or sip NingXia Red®
- Garden with bare hands in the dirt
- Stretch outside in the morning sun, barefoot
- Let your kids run barefoot in the backyard
Amplify Your Grounding Practice with Young Living Essential Oils
Essential oils and grounding go together like sunshine and bare feet. Here are our favorite essential oils for grounding—each one known for its centering, balancing, and calming properties.
Grounding™ Blend
This earthy blend of White Fir, Black Spruce, Frankincense, and more helps connect you emotionally and spiritually to the present moment.
Try this: Apply to the wrists and bottoms of your feet or diffuse just before heading outside to do some grounding.
Sacred Mountain™
Inspired by the stillness and strength of nature. This blend is amazing for inner peace, emotional strength, and clarity.
Try this: Rub a drop into your palms and inhale deeply while sitting under a tree.
Frankincense
A sacred oil with a long history of spiritual connection and meditation.
Try this: Place a drop on your heart or crown of the head while praying or journaling outdoors.
Cedarwood
Supports emotional balance and can be very calming to our body systems.
Try this: Diffuse in your living room with Orange for a grounding + uplifting combo.
Final Thoughts: The Earth Is Literally There for You
Whether you’re feeling anxious, distracted, or just need a mental reset, grounding is one of the easiest, most powerful ways to support your emotional and physical health—naturally.
So let’s make space for it. Let’s kick off our shoes, step into nature, and pair it with oils that remind us who we are and where we come from.
Also, make sure to ditch your phone or at least turn it on Do Not Disturb! Another fun tip, ditch those bulky shoes that hurt your back for some "barefoot" shoes to remain more connected throughout the day while supporting your body's natural structure and movement. Ashley and I made the switch not too longagoe and LOVE it!
To rooted hearts and barefoot mornings,
🌿 The Opfer Family
