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Return to the Body, Reclaim Your Calm

Ground & Breathe: Return to the Body, Reclaim Your Calm. In a world moving at digital speed, many of us have become ghosts in our own lives — floating from task to task, mind racing, heart closed, breath forgotten.

Mo Gafoor

12/6/20252 min read

The Lost Art of Grounding: How Breath Anchors You to the Earth

In a world that constantly pulls us into screens, notifications, and fast-forward living, we’ve forgotten something ancient — the medicine of stillness and breath. At Padma Breathwork, we believe grounding isn’t just a wellness trend; it’s a biological and spiritual necessity.

What Is Grounding, Really?

Grounding, or "earthing," refers to the practice of reconnecting your body — and awareness — with the Earth’s natural energies. This can be physical (like walking barefoot on grass) or energetic (through breath, presence, and somatic awareness).

When you're grounded, you're not just calm — you're centered, stable, and here.

“The root of anxiety is disconnection. The root of healing is presence.”

The Science of Grounding & Breath

Ancient practices now meet modern science:

  • Earthing reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, and helps regulate circadian rhythms.
    (Chevalier et al., Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012)

  • Diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s natural calm mode.
    (Jerath et al., Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 2006)

  • Breath is more than oxygen. It’s rhythm. And rhythm is what restores a scattered mind.

Try This: 3-Minute Grounding Breath

Used across all Padma Level 1 programs, this ritual is like a nervous system reset:

  1. Sit or stand with feet flat on the floor.

  2. Inhale slowly through the nose — 4 counts

  3. Exhale gently through the mouth — 6 counts

  4. Repeat x6 rounds.

  5. Imagine sinking into the Earth's calm with every breath.

Optional: Place one hand on your belly, one on your heart. Feel how alive and grounded you truly are.

Why Grounding Matters

Today’s culture rewards speed, distraction, and detachment — but the cost is high:

  • Chronic stress

  • Burnout

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Sleep issues

The antidote isn’t just “rest.” It’s intentional grounding, using breath as the anchor.

Go Deeper with the Calm & Clarity Course

If you're ready to truly reset — not just once — but with a lasting rhythm:

✨ Padma Breathwork Level 1: Calm & Clarity includes:

  • 3 expert audio-guided breath practices

  • Printable PDF visuals + a 14-day ritual roadmap

  • Soothing Spotify playlist for nervous system healing

  • Journal prompts to integrate calm into your days

This beginner-friendly course helps you return to clarity, balance, and sovereignty.

👉 Enroll now in Calm & Clarity – Padma Level 1

“When the breath is steady, the mind is steady. When the body is grounded, the spirit can rise.”

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