Grounding Techniques & Resources

What is Grounding?

Grounding is a practice that helps you anchor into the present moment and reconnect with your body and surroundings. It can support a sense of stability and awareness, especially during times of overwhelm, emotional intensity, or disconnection.

Grounding is often associated with connecting to Mother Earth and recognising a sense of belonging within the present moment.

Self Realisation (Sahaja Yoga)

The chakra system and Self Realisation described here are drawn from Sahaja Yoga teachings, a meditation practice founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

Within Sahaja Yoga teachings, Self Realisation is understood as an awakening of inner awareness and connection to one’s spirit within. It is described as a natural state of awareness that can arise through meditation and inner connection.

This link offers an introduction to Self Realisation ↓
https://youtu.be/fwKd9hUtc4w?si=9Y2l7LYybbERSn1z

Grounding practices

Grounding practices

Barefoot in nature

If accessible, walking barefoot in natural environments such as grass, sand, or near water can support a sense of calm presence.

Sitting with the Earth

Place your attention toward the ground beneath you. You may gently offer stress, tension, or emotional heaviness to the Earth, allowing yourself to feel lighter and more settled. This can be done sitting on the floor or on a chair, or standing with both hands placed on or toward the Earth.

Accompanied practice ↓
https://youtu.be/Ns47xq0gXP8?si=L6qZC9WzaO5aoNez

Barefoot in water

Standing barefoot in the sea or a natural bodies of water can support a sense of calm and grounding through direct connection with natural elements.

🕉 Mooladhara Chakra (Root Chakra)

Within Sahaja Yoga teachings, the Mooladhara chakra is associated with stability, grounding, and connection to the Earth element.

There are 4 petals to the Mooladhara which, once opened, help us feel more stable, grounded, balanced, and connected to self and to all of creation. An image may be shared in future to support deeper connection and reflection.

In the meantime, here are the qualities held at each petal. The formation appears like a cross extending through the four directions ➕

1st petal (downward, toward Mother Earth)

This petal carries the blessings of:

• Joy
• Integration of harmony and balance
• Restoration of innocence

2nd petal (toward the left side)

This petal holds the blessings of:

• Confidence in the divinity within
• Integration of self-mastery
• Victory over distractions
• Victory over negativity

3rd petal (toward the right side)

This petal carries the blessings of:

• Divine truth
• Integration of humility
• Wisdom
• Divine knowledge

4th petal (upward, toward the sky)

This petal brings the blessings of:

• Righteousness
• Integration of fearlessness
• Collective consciousness
• Dharma
  

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🕉 Mantra practice (optional support)

If you are drawn to mantra practice:

Here is the Ganesha Atharvashirsha, used in Sahaja Yoga for grounding, removing obstacles, and supporting the Mooladhara (root) chakra ↓
https://youtu.be/YMbO9YYzvVw?si=kC4NL7mUHp1csaTq

For fear and anxiety, the Devi Kavach is traditionally used for protection, inner strengthening, and the invocation of courage ↓
https://youtu.be/5rxFdl2DsN0?si=4J3kYFYBOuEmDgxh

These practices may be used during meditation, quiet time, or daily life as and when desired.

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