03/28/2026
Grounding is the practice of returning to the present moment. When the mind is racing or emotions feel intense, grounding helps the nervous system come back to a steadier place.
Here are a few yoga-centered grounding techniques you can use anytime:
1. Feet and floor
Stand or sit and press your feet gently into the ground. Feel the support beneath you. Take three slow breaths.
2. Longer exhales
Inhale gently through the nose. Exhale a little longer than you inhale. Repeat five times. Longer exhales help signal safety to the body.
3. Hand to heart, hand to belly
Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly. Breathe slowly, as you feel the movement under your hands also feel the pressure of your hands on your body.
4. Name what you feel
Silently name your emotion: Sad. Angry. Scared. Then, name how it feels: Tight. Restless. Heavy. Naming reduces overwhelm, lowers the activity in the emotional center in your brain, and can help increase clarity.
5. A simple yoga shape
Child’s pose, legs up the wall, or a supported seated fold can help the body feel contained and safe.