New around here? New to grounding? Either way, welcome! You’re in the right place. We’re nature lovers who believe reconnecting with the Earth isn’t just lovely; it’s necessary. Grounding is the act of physically connecting your body to the Earth’s surface to support your health.
Here, we’re covering what grounding is, why it matters, how to begin, and how to keep it going—even when getting outside isn’t an option.
What Is Grounding?
Backed by emerging research, Grounding allows you to absorb Earth’s natural negative electric charge by walking barefoot in the grass, sitting on a rock, or swimming in the ocean.
The connection may help your body replenish free electrons lost during everyday processes like breathing, digestion, and stress response.
So why does this matter? Our bodies need to be in consistent connection with the Earth, but today, it’s hard to do with rubber-soled shoes, elevated beds and being cooped up in an office, all interrupting the natural flow. Grounding helps restore it. Think of it like filling up a tank: your body uses up electrons during daily metabolic activity, and grounding replenishes them.
Why People Ground
Grounding is so simple, yet its effects can be quite spectacular. When people have taken up grounding regularly, there are reports of:
- Improved Sleep: Many people note falling asleep faster and sleeping more soundly after grounding.
- Reduced Inflammation: Grounding may support the body’s ability to reduce inflammation by neutralizing free radicals.
- Less Stress + Anxiety: Connecting with the Earth has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping you feel more settled and less reactive.
- Pain Relief: Grounding can bring subtle relief to joint pain, sore muscles, and chronic tension.
- Faster Recovery: Athletes and active folks find that grounding speeds up recovery post-workout.
It’s important to note that everyone experiences grounding a little differently. Immediately, people often describe a wave of calm or a slowing of the breath, a gentle tingling in the legs or feet as electrons begin to flow, a sense of emotional balance or feeling more centred, and less stiffness or puffiness, especially in the joints and face.
For some, the effects are quick and obvious; for others, the benefits build over time. After a week of regular grounding, people often report more energy, improved focus, and even fewer mood swings.
How to Ground Outdoors
Nature is your best friend when it comes to grounding. Some of the easiest and most effective ways to ground outside include walking barefoot on grass, soil, sand, or unsealed concrete; sitting or lying down with your skin touching the Earth; swimming or wading in oceans, lakes, or streams; or even hugging a living tree.
What If You Can’t Get Outside?
We get it: not everyone can spend time barefoot outside every day, especially in urban areas, and not to mention, our everlasting Canadian winters. That’s where indoor grounding comes in.
This is exactly what inspired Clint Ober, the pioneer behind Earthing, to create a way for people to stay connected to the Earth even while living modern, mostly indoor lives. After decades working in the cable and telecommunications industry, Clint recognized a missing link between the Earth and our well-being. He realized that just as electrical systems need grounding for stability, so do our bodies. This led him to formulate safe, easy-to-use products that bring the benefits of grounding indoors, whether you’re sleeping, working, or relaxing at home.
We’re proud to offer Clint Ober’s official products in Canada, bringing his vision of accessible indoor grounding to life. These are the same trusted tools used in clinical research and wellness routines around the world, designed with safety, simplicity, and real-world practicality in mind.
If you’re new to grounding and want a convenient way to get started, our Starter Kit [https://earthingcanada.ca/products/earthing-starter-kit/] has everything you need. It’s designed to ground you day and night:
Night:
- Sleep Mat [https://earthingcanada.ca/products/earthing-elite-sleep-mat-kit/] – Place it on your mattress (horizontally or vertically) to ground your entire body while you sleep.
- Pillow Cover [https://earthingcanada.ca/products/earthing-elite-pillow-cover-kit/] – For grounding your head and neck.
Day:
- Universal Mat [https://earthingcanada.ca/products/universal-mat-kit-new-size/] – Use it under your feet while working, under your forearms while typing, or while watching TV.
- Grounding Patches [https://earthingcanada.ca/products/patch-kit-90-count/] – Use them to target areas of inflammation for more localized relief.
These tools will help you ground more often and more conveniently. The Earthing official grounding products are completely safe, and they connect to the grounded port of your wall outlet (not the electrical current) and each cord includes a 100k ohm resistor for extra protection in case of a power surge.
How to Begin Grounding: Easy Ways to Add It to Your Day
If you’re new to grounding, it’s good to know there’s no such thing as too much of it! In fact, in a perfect world, we’d be grounded 24/7, just like our ancestors who walked barefoot and slept close to the Earth. But now, even if we get in a bit each day, that’s great!
Starting with just 30 minutes a day can lead to noticeable changes like better sleep, calmer moods, or less inflammation. And the more time you spend grounded, the better.
Here’s a simple way to begin incorporating grounding into your daily routine:
- Wake up and step outside to stand or sit barefoot on grass, concrete, or stone for 10 to 20 minutes and take a few slow breaths.
- As your day unfolds, keep your Universal Mat under your feet while you work, read, or sip your morning tea.
- When it’s time for bed, lie down on your Earthing Sleep Mat to stay grounded while you sleep.
Combining short outdoor moments with consistent indoor grounding is one of the easiest ways to restore your body every day.
Start Your Grounding Journey
Grounding isn’t just a wellness trend; it’s a return to something essential. It invites you to slow down and feel the Earth’s energy supporting you. In a world of blue light and overstimulation, there’s no better time to reconnect with the Earth and yourself—it might just be the simplest health upgrade you make all year!
Along the way, we’ll be here to inspire you to embrace nature and bring the outdoors in when stepping outside isn’t an option.
