Rooting Posture
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Threatened
How to Do It
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent. Imagine roots growing from the soles of your feet deep into the earth. Feel the connection with the ground and the strength it gives you. Hold this posture for a few minutes while taking slow, deep breaths.
Why It Works
The rooting posture helps to ground you in the present moment and reinforce your connection to the earth, which can increase feelings of stability and reduce the sense of being threatened.
Guided Practice
Stand in a position that feels strong and balanced, feet firmly planted on the ground. Close your eyes softly, if it feels comfortable, and bring your awareness to your feet, noticing the sensation of connection to the earth. Sense the stability and strength in your legs, allowing yourself to feel rooted and secure in this space.
Imagine that with each inhale, you are drawing strength and stability up from the earth through your feet and into your body. Visualize roots growing from your feet, deep into the ground, anchoring you firmly. Feel the solidity and strength of these roots, grounding you in place. As you continue to breathe, imagine these roots spreading wider and deeper, connecting you more firmly to the earth. You might see images of a strong, sturdy tree, feel a familiar sense of stability, or notice new insights about your own grounding. Allow yourself to explore these sensations fully, staying present with the rooting. Allow yourself to feel what it’s like to be so deeply connected to the earth. Perhaps you feel a sense of calm, strength, or a renewed connection to your own inner stability. Notice any beliefs or patterns about grounding that arise, allowing them to deepen your awareness. When you feel ready, gently bring your awareness back to your breath and the feeling of your feet on the ground. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of calm, stability, or perhaps a deeper connection to the earth beneath you. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few moments, enjoying the sensation of being deeply rooted. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of grounding and connection with you into your day.