How to ground and why its important 🌲

Published: Fri, 11/05/21

Hi ,

Can you imagine yourself smiling like this old tree, happily grounded in the moment, at every season of your life?

I'm going to share a short video to ground you with 5 simple yoga postures.

Feeling a sense of grounding is so important because:

It orients us to our body and the present
Provides access to our full intelligence (not just cognitive)
Promotes a sense of safety, stability and security
Allows us to notice what we truly feel (physically and emotionally)
Attunes us to what we need

I didn’t always know how to ground or why I would want to. I did not pay much attention to how I truly felt or what I needed. I thought "I should feel this way" and attempted to conjure up that feeling. I was not authentic because I was not grounded. It was difficult for me to know what I needed for my well-being without knowing how I truly felt. Grounding quickly helped me notice how I truly felt which allowed me to make good decisions about what I needed in my life.

My life transformed when I practiced simple grounding techniques consistently. I began to notice sensations and emotions and describe how I was feeling. My relationships changed because I was getting real and expressing my thoughts, opinions and preferences. I was able to take effective action and get what I needed. Now, I have more self-compassion and confidence in my body. I no longer feel depleted and depressed. I can share what has helped me with others and that truly lights me up.

Watch the short, 9 minute video and notice what you feel, on the inside, when you are done.

Show me how to ground

Thanks, Margaret Kirschner

See the rest of Margaret's story of reclaiming confidence