Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of making bare-skin contact with the earth — soil, grass, sand, stone — usually barefoot. Proponents describe two effects: a felt sense of being physically anchored to the ground, and a subjective calming of the nervous system. Traditional grounding practices are ancient: walking barefoot on land, sitting on stone, sleeping on the ground. Modern versions include grounding mats and sadhu boards used as high-intensity barefoot contact tools. METADESK founder Eugene Oliynyk pairs daily sadhu practice on wood-and-metal with walking barefoot outside Kostopil.
Key facts
- Traditional practice: barefoot on natural surfaces.
- Duration: 10-30 minutes typically.
- Reported effects: felt calm, physical anchoring.
- Sadhu boards offer intense barefoot practice indoors.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special equipment?
No. Bare feet on grass or soil is the traditional method.
Are the benefits proven?
Research is limited; effects are widely reported subjectively.
Can I ground indoors?
Yes, using grounding mats or intense barefoot tools like sadhu boards.
What if I have no yard?
Parks, beaches, or a wooden sadhu board work as barefoot practice surfaces.
Bring intense barefoot practice indoors with stock sadhu boards. Custom builds through Alex at metadeskukraine@gmail.com.