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When we’re too “in our heads”, disconnected from the body and the earth itself, we may feel anxious, scattered, restless or ill at ease. Intentionally bringing our attention back to the body and our connection to the ground can help us feel more stable and calm. This is the idea behind grounding.
This guided meditation with Sean Fargo brings attention to the body and the present moment. We’re invited to sense into the breath and our connection to the earth at the same time. As mindfulness of our grounded presence develops, we may find it easier to carry that steadiness from our practice into the rest of the day.
Listen in a safe, quiet place where you are relatively free from distraction. Practice in a comfortable posture that allows for stillness, whether standing, seated, or lying down.
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During this meditation, we bring awareness to the consistency of our breath, the stability of our body, and the unwavering support of the earth. Doing so may invite feelings of calm and stability. Grounding in this way can help ease anxiety by rooting attention in the present.
Grounding practices can be as simple as standing and sensing into the connection between our feet and the ground. Our breath and our physical body are another great source of connection to this present moment, and to the earth. We may practice sensing into breath, or explore sensation throughout the body.
In general, mindfulness of the body and its presence on the earth can help keep the mind from wandering. As you practice this guided meditation, notice how body and earth awareness can help keep you from chasing distractions, or from getting “caught up in your head.”
To further explore the concept of grounding, download the following worksheets, meditation scripts and guided mindfulness meditations:
- Worksheet: Grounding through Body Awareness
- Worksheet: Grounding Meditation
- Meditation Script: Grounding Body Scan Meditation
- Meditation Script: Softening Anxiety by Grounding in the Present Moment Script
- Meditation Script: Feeling Your Feet Throughout the Day
- Guided Meditation: Finding Refuge in the Body, a Meditation with Sean Fargo
- Guided Meditation: Sensing into Safety, a Meditation with Sean Fargo
About Sean Fargo
Sean Fargo is a former Buddhist monk who founded Mindfulness Exercises and leads the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification.
