Grounding

Grounding

 

Nowadays, we often hear the word “grounding”. What exactly is it and do we need it that much?

The history of grounding is an eternal history, dating back to the beginning of humanity. Humans have always had an intuitive sense that contact with Earth can bring benefits to health and well-being. This practice, known as “earthing” or “grounding,” has its roots in various cultures and traditions that have long appreciated the power of earthly energy.

However, the modern history of grounding dates back to the 1990s, when scientists began to explore the scientific basis of the practice. The research focused on the relationship between direct contact with the earth and reducing inflammation, improving sleep, reducing pain, and overall improving health.

From the moment humanity began to wear shoes, which is a relatively new phenomenon in the history of our species, the choice of footwear mainly comes down to rubber shoes or those made of plastic. This coincides with the period since the 1960s, when a significant increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies has been recorded in the United States. There is a hypothesis that one of the causes of this phenomenon may be the loss of contact with Earth, known as “detachment syndrome”.

The results of the study clearly showed that regular contact with the Earth can help stabilize the electrical balance of the body, regulate heart rhythm, reduce oxidative stress and improve sleep quality. People have started to implement grounding practices into their daily lives, either walking barefoot on the Earth, or spending time at the beach.

With growing interest and more and more scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of grounding, this healthy lifestyle practice has grown in popularity around the world. Today, grounding is widely used as a natural method to support physical, emotional and mental health, being an integral part of movement for a better quality of life.

 

The Earth’s surface is rich in electrons, which are constantly supplied by solar radiation and lightning strikes. When we walk barefoot on Earth, we absorb these electrons, which benefits our body. One of the main benefits of this process is its anti-inflammatory effect. The electrons have a negative charge that neutralizes the effects of free radicals, known to cause inflammation. Modern lifestyles often lead to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to various diseases such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes or the development of cancer.

In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, grounding also has a relaxing and stress-reducing effect. When walking barefoot, the heart rate decreases, and the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for stress reactions, is suppressed, while the parasympathetic system, which is responsible for regeneration, is stimulated. In addition, grounding leads to a reduction in stress hormones and improves the efficiency of the circulatory and respiratory systems. It can also provide relief from chronic pain.

One of the significant benefits of grounding practice is also the reduction of blood pressure and blood viscosity, which is important for heart health.

There is a variety of grounding methods, but the essence remains the same: focusing on reconnecting with the Earth. We can achieve this through direct contact with the natural substrate or its indirect form. It is worth starting right away, because you don’t need much to achieve a state of relaxation.

Walking barefoot – this is the easiest way to ground yourself. Have you ever felt the need to run barefoot on the grass while outside on a warm summer day? This means that your body has been demanding contact with the Earth.

 

Lying on the ground – by lying on the ground, we can increase the contact between the body and its surface. We can do it on the grass in the park or on the sand on the beach. It doesn’t matter where we do it, the important thing is that we feel at ease and safe.

 

Immersion in water – according to grounding advocates, contact with living water can have the same benefits as walking barefoot. Swimming or ice swimming also provides energy that has a positive effect on our health.

Grounding meditation – grounding meditation is one of the simpler methods that can be used to ground yourself. Most often these are short, guided meditations/relaxations. On my YouTube channel you can find a short grounding meditation that I heartily recommend to you.

Outdoor exercises such as Qi Gong or Tai chi – these types of exercises make us connected to the whole here and now, so they are perfect for grounding.

Remember, no matter which method we choose, we must be aware of what we are doing. That is, walking barefoot on the ground or lying down, let’s feel this connection with the Earth. Let’s stand for a moment and feel its temperature, let’s be with our feelings for a moment. Let’s not think about everything and nothing during this time. Let’s just be connected to Earth here and now.

 

 Grounding Meditation:

Qi Gong

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is a method of managing health that has been practised since ancient times in China. It has been known in Chinese martial arts for may years and millions of people all over the world practise it. In order to define the word Qi Gong, it is necessary to understand the concepts of “Qi” and “Gong”.

“Qi” is a Chinese word that means “air”, “breath” or “steam”, describing the outer, external part of the body. When Qi is used to describe the internal part of the body, it refers to breath. The word “Qi” in martial arts means vitality, life-force or energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is understood that health results from the harmonious flow of Qi throughout the body. In performing Qi Gong exercises, the goal is to build up internal Qi. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, all disease is considered to be a lack of Qi, an imbalance of Qi, or an interruption of Qi flowing smoothly throughout the body along the 12 major meridians.

In martial arts, the term “Gong Fu” means the diligent practise of exercises. The word “Gong” means effort.

Putting them together, Qi Gong means the conscious and systematic development of vital energy. Qi Gong is composed of these two words, indicating that it is not only how long a person practices that matters, but also the quality of the practice.

Nine Qi Gong exercises to boost your energy:

  1. The Sky High stretch – Left hand and Right leg stretching by 9 times
  2. Tap the left arm from top to bottom: outside of arm to the little finger, top of arm to the middle finger and inner arm to the thumb. Tap the palm of your hand with opposite fingers nine times. Do the same with right arm.
  3. Thymus Tapping – tap thymus nine times then rub the lymph glands nine times and repeat the sequence six times.
  4. Kidney Tapping – Gently Tap the kidneys nine times and then sweep lower back nine times.
  5. Shake the same arm and leg nine times – do it for both sides.
  6. Beach balls – Knees bent, toes pointed in slightly, bum as if you will sit on a high stool, swing both arms towards one another as if you were rolling beach balls inwards towards you.
  7. Hands facing each other in front, swing arms up above your head bending the knees as you move.
  8. Yin Yang Breath – Arms rise with “in breath” and fall with “breath out”. Arms float up as if there are balloons tied to your wrists, palms facing down. Elbows drop into your body. Arms float down with palms facing out, allow hands to drop to the side and repeat.
  9. Figure Eight- Toes slightly inwards. Nose over navel. Feet slightly wider than hip width. Palms facing each other. Slight hip turn at left and again at right.
  10. Hold your hands below the navel and ground yourself…

Several thousand years ago, the famous Chinese philosophers Laozi, Confucius, and Zhuangzi were practicing “Neigong”, which is now being interpreted as “Qi Gong”. An historical relic, “Jade Pedant inscription on Qi flowing” (770-221BC) records the training method, the theory and the health-preserving principles of Qi Gong. “The Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine, the earliest extant general medicine collection in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-A D 200) in China, systematically describes the principles, the training methods and the effects of practising Qi Gong.

 

The theoretical basis of Qi gong.

Qi Gong is closely related to Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes the theories of Yin/Yang, channels and collaterals (the meridian system) and organ systems (Viscera/Zang-Fu). It is also closely tied to the practice of martial arts.

In most forms of Qi Gong:

Breath is slow, long, and deep. Breath patterns may switch from abdominal breathing to breathing combined with speech sounds.

Movements are typically gentle and smooth, aimed for relaxation.

Mind regulation includes focusing one’s attention and visualization.

Dynamic (active) qigong techniques primarily focus on body movements, especially movements of the whole body or arms and legs. Meditative (passive) qigong techniques can be practiced in any posture that can be maintained over time and involve breath and mind exercises, with almost no body movement.

The primary goal of Qi Gong is to balance and harmonize the flow of Qi within the body, mind, and spirit. This can be achieved through a variety of exercises and movements that are gentle, slow, and fluid. Qi Gong is known for its focus on deep, rhythmic breathing, which is synchronized with the movements to enhance the circulation of Qi.

 

Qi Gong and Yin/Yang theory.

Yin/Yang theory is a philosophy as well as the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this philosophy, everything has Yin and Yang properties. Breath includes exhalation and inhalation. Exhalation is Yang, while inhalation is Yin. Exhalation is sedation, while inhalation is tonification.

When practicing Qi Gong, it is important to understand the Yin and Yang properties of the four seasons and to plan your training accordingly. Spring and summer are warm and hot respectively and so they nourish Yang. Autumn is considered cool and winter cold, and so they nourish Yin.

 

Techniques of Qi Gong:

  • Taoist Method.

The principal aim of the Taoist method is to strengthen both the body and mind. It is called the “dual cultivation of nature and life” because it stresses the relationship between the individual and the environment.

  • Buddhist Method.

The Buddhist system gives precedence to the cultivation of the mind to improve moral discipline. The secret of this method is to lower the Qi until it reached Dantian. From there it could be pushed through to completely open the body’s natural Qi-carrying channels. The Buddhist Qi Gong exercises greatly increase a person’s health and physical abilities.

  • Confucian Method

The Confucian exercises emphasize regulation of the mind to achieve a state of tranquillity that will promote moral character.

  • Medical Method

The Medical techniques of Qi Gong are designed to prevent disease, promote health and prolong life.

  • Martial Arts Method

The aim of Martial arts Qi Gong is to build up the student’s inner strength to the point that he or she is totally protected against both moral and physical attack.

Dantian is a very important concept that people take seriously in the world of Traditional Chenese Medicine and the martial arts. Those who practice the art and techniques of health preservation place their hopes on the Dantian.

We have three energy centers:

  1. Upper Dantian – Wisdom. It’s located in your head.
  2. Middle Dantian – emotions. It’s located in your chest area.
  3. Lower Dantian – vitality. In the lower torso.

In Qi Gong, the practice of focusing the mind on the Dantian usually refers to concentrating on lowering genuine Qi to the Dantian to accumulate Qi.

 

If you are practicing Qi Gong every day then, every day is a good day.

What is Bioenergy?

What is Bioenergy?

  • Bio Energy is a life energy which flows naturally within our body resulting in good health but when the flow is disrupted we may feel discomfort or fall ill.
  • Bio Energy is a complementary, non-medical, non-invasive therapy and absolutely safe.
  • Bio Energy fully recharges immune system helping the body to heal itself on all levels.
  • Bio Energy raises your vibration, the higher your vibration, the healthier you feel, the happier you are and more positive your life will be.
What is Bio Energy Therapy?

Bio Energy Therapy is a simple treatment rooted in ancient East (according to some sources) which taps into body’s energy system. The body will begin the process of returning to full health provided the energy is balanced.

History of Bio Energy

10,000 years ago Bio Energy was being practiced high up in the mountains by the Peruvian people in Machu Picchu they called the electro-magnetic field “The luminous energy field”. About 5,000 years ago the Chinese medical men mapped the meridians and found and marked the points of energy and developed acupuncture.
Bio Energy travelled from east to west and eventually came in to Europe.
Bio Energy was brought into Ireland about 30 years ago.

 

Treatment

What conditions can be treated?

Bio Energy can be used to successfully treat a wide range of ailments and conditions including:
• Asthma and other breathing problems
• Back, shoulder and neck pain
• Bowel problems
• Cancers
• Cardiac Problems
• Cold and flue
• Depression
• Digestive system problems
• Epilepsy
• Headaches, migraines
• Irritability in children
• Reflux
• Sciatica
• Speech difficulties
• Stress, tension, anxiety
• Vertigo
and many more.

What can client expect during treatment?

Some clients can experience tingling sensations, warmth, coolness, laughter or a pulling sensation, some may not fell anything on the first session. Treatment is very relaxing and comforting experience. Those who are more sensitive will feel energy flowing through their body and in the room. Some clients may even fall asleep. We are all unique, everybody has different conditions and blockages and will react individually.

What are the benefits of bio energy treatment?

Listed below are some of the benefits:
• Boosts the immune system
• Clears the mind and improves focus
• Eliminates negative emotions
• Eliminates pain
• Free from medication, non-invasive
• Helps to improve sleep
• Improve work of digestive system
• Promotes better health and wellbeing
• Releases stress
• Restore the body’s energy flow and many more.