Stay Grounded: How Earthing & Earth Mats Bring You Back to Nature
At Salty Woods, we’re passionate about natural wellness. We believe the best health practices often come from the simplest sources—fresh air, real food, and a strong connection to the natural world. One of the most overlooked, yet powerful, ways to connect is through earthing—also known as grounding—the practice of making direct contact with the Earth’s surface.
If you’ve ever walked barefoot on cool grass, warm sand, or soft soil and felt an instant sense of calm, you’ve experienced it. That’s earthing in its simplest form—and it’s something humans have done for thousands of years.
The Origins of Earthing
Earthing isn’t a wellness fad—it’s an ancient practice found across cultures. Early societies naturally lived in contact with the Earth: walking barefoot, sleeping on the ground, and tending fields without synthetic footwear. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, connection to Earth energy was believed to harmonize the body’s systems. In Europe during the 19th century, naturopaths promoted barefoot walking to restore health and vitality.
Modern life has pulled us away from that connection. We live in high-rises, walk on concrete, wear rubber-soled shoes, and spend most of our time indoors. While this shift has brought convenience, it’s also created a physical and energetic disconnect from the Earth beneath us.
The Science of Earthing
At its core, earthing is thought to work by allowing the body to absorb the Earth’s natural electric charge. Some studies suggest that this grounding process can:
Reduce inflammation
Improve sleep quality
Lower stress and anxiety
Support better circulation
Balance the body’s electrical systems
For example, research has shown grounding may reduce markers of inflammation, improve REM and deep sleep, and promote relaxation. Animal studies show decreases in stress hormones and better sleep quality when grounded. While the science is still developing, the early evidence—and countless personal experiences—point toward genuine benefits.
Why Walking Barefoot Matters
Walking barefoot outdoors is the simplest way to ground yourself. It’s free, instantly calming, and reconnects you to the rhythms of nature. Grass, sand, dirt, and even unsealed stone surfaces allow you to physically connect with the Earth’s surface and potentially benefit from its subtle electric charge.
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to safe outdoor spaces for barefoot walking—or weather that makes it possible year-round. That’s where Earth Mats come in.
Earth Mats: Bringing the Ground Indoors
Earth Mats allow you to tap into the benefits of grounding without leaving your home. Our mats combine:
20+ real gemstones like clear quartz and black tourmaline
40+ essential oils and flower essences
Minerals, amplifying liquid crystal, and thousands of pressure-activated quartz spheres producing over a million piezo-energy rays per second
Advanced formulas like Shungite for deep intensity, Double Stuff for extra potency, Puffy Crystal for better conductivity, and Super Shrunk for amplified energy output
Just like walking barefoot, Earth Mats are designed to help restore balance, raise your energetic vibration, and encourage your body’s natural ability to recharge.
Why We Offer Them at Salty Woods
Our mission has always been to help you feel your best naturally. We bring in products that we truly believe can enhance your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. We know how good it feels to walk barefoot—but we also know life doesn’t always make it possible.
Earth Mats are our way of making earthing accessible every day, regardless of season, location, or lifestyle.
Why Almost Everyone Could Benefit
Whether you use them at your desk, in bed, or during meditation, Earth Mats can:
Provide a consistent grounding experience indoors
Support stress relief and deeper relaxation
Complement sleep routines
Help restore balance after long periods indoors
Integrate naturally into wellness practices like yoga or breathwork
Your Next Step: Barefoot or Earth Mat?
If you can, we encourage you to take your shoes off and walk barefoot on the earth today—feel the texture, breathe in the fresh air, and notice how your body responds.
And for those times when going outside isn’t possible, bring the Earth to you with one of our Earth Mats. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply reconnect with nature, these mats make grounding a daily habit—no matter where you are.
At Salty Woods, we believe everyone deserves to feel more balanced, more energized, and more connected to the world around them. Sometimes, the path to wellness really is right under your feet.