Grounding Stomp
Materials Needed
Feeling
Threatened
How to Do It
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin by stomping your feet firmly on the ground, alternating between left and right. As you stomp, focus on the sensation of your feet connecting with the ground and the power in your legs.
Why It Works
Stomping can help discharge the adrenaline and energy that build up when you feel threatened, grounding you and helping to reassert a sense of control and stability.
Guided Practice
Stand comfortably with your feet hip-width apart, feeling the ground beneath you. Close your eyes gently and take a moment to tune into your body, noticing the sensation of your weight pressing into the earth. Feel the firmness of the ground under your feet and allow yourself to connect with this sense of groundedness, sensing any feelings of stability or presence.
Remain standing tall and balanced, feeling your connection with the ground. Start to gently lift one foot and stomp it down firmly on the ground. Repeat with the other foot, alternating in a steady rhythm. Notice the sensations of the stomp—perhaps a firmness, a vibration through your body, or a sense of connection to the earth.
As you continue to stomp, imagine each step as a way to ground yourself more deeply. Visualize roots growing from your feet into the earth with each stomp, anchoring you firmly to the ground. You might notice familiar feelings of stability or new insights about your own connection to the earth. Allow yourself to explore these fully, staying present with each grounding step.
Consider how this grounding stomp might help you feel more connected to the earth and your own body. Perhaps you feel a sense of strength, stability, or a renewed awareness of your own physical presence. Notice any insights or realizations that come up as you continue with the stomping.
When you feel ready, let the stomping gradually come to a stop and take a few more deep breaths, feeling the ground beneath you. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of grounding, strength, or perhaps a deeper connection to the earth. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few more moments, enjoying the sensation of being grounded and strong. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of grounding and stability with you into your day.