Reflexologists think about feet all the time — well at least a lot of the time. My thoughts today are on the subject of bare feet. Bare feet and summertime just go together! That feeling of walking through the thick green grass — the grass coming up between your toes and under your feet — is a special one. And most love wiggling their toes in the sand, too. Wet sand is even better. Ever wonder why?
It’s a principle called “earthing.” It’s our connection to the earth’s energy and storehouse of free electrons. To quote from the book, Earthing, by Clinton Ober, Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., and Martin Zucker, (copyright 2010)
Earthing involves coupling your body to the Earth’s eternal and gentle surface energies. It means walking barefoot outside and/or sitting, working, or sleeping inside while connected to a conductive device that delivers the natural healing energy of the Earth into your body. For more than 10 years, thousands of people around the world — men, women, children, and athletes — have incorporated Earthing into their daily routines. The results have been documented and they are extraordinary.
I could probably write several paragraphs to summarize all the benefits. Instead I am sharing several links where you will learn more about this simple idea with big potential.
One of the Best Healing Tools on Earth is Earth – The Dirt on Earthing by Trish Fortune
Earthing: Go Barefoot for Better Health?
Every Body Must Get Grounded
My reflexology practice has an earthing mat, that conductive device mentioned in the quote above. I have used it in the past both working with my clients and for my personal benefit. I recall, personally, experiencing relief from aches and pains when placing it around a knee or hip or location where tenderness was present in my body. I believe it may also help me to be more grounded while giving a reflexology session, and that the grounding may benefit my client as well. This is a practice I did often in the past, but more recently has become only an occasional option. Perhaps it should be a regular habit. If this interests you, remind me during your session. The mat is always close by.
