In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, walking barefoot may seem an almost revolutionary gesture. Yet, it is one of the simplest and most powerful practices to reconnect with the Earth and with oneself. This direct contact with the ground is known as grounding or earthing, and in recent years it is also receiving increasing attention from the scientific community.
What is grounding?
Grounding is the direct physical contact between the human body and the earth's surface. The idea behind it is that the Earth has a natural electrical charge that, once absorbed through the skin - particularly through the feet - helps rebalance our internal electrical system. Grounding is an ancestral, forgotten but deeply regenerating practice: it is a return home, a silent embrace with the planet that sustains us.
Numerous studies suggest that grounding can:
- Reduce inflammation levels in the body
- Improve sleep quality
- Lower cortisol (the stress hormone)
- Improve mood and vitality
- Promote better regulation of the nervous system
Walking barefoot around the yurt
At Due Cuori e una Yurta, nature takes centre stage: our meadows, the forest paths, the soft, living earth surrounding the yurt are the ideal setting to take off your shoes and feel the ground beneath your feet. It is an invitation to slow down, to listen to one's own sensations, to become more present. Walking barefoot is not just a physical exercise, but a true meditation in movement, a return to the essential; each step becomes an opportunity to reconnect, to let go of tensions and recharge with authentic energy.
How to start grounding
Here are some tips on how to start practising grounding easily and safely:
- Choose natural surfaces: grass, earth, sand or rough wood are perfect.
- Start with just a few minutes: 10-15 minutes a day is enough.
- Breathe deeply while walking or standing still, concentrating on the sensations.
- Listen to your body: every experience is different, follow your own rhythm.
If you would like to experience this in a place where nature is still authentic and welcoming, visit us at Due Cuori e Una Yurta. Awaiting you is a soft meadow, birdsong, and all the beauty of walking simply, barefoot, in the heart of silence.