The Science of Happiness

Happiness Break: How to Ground Yourself in Nature, with Yuria Celidwen (Encore)

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Connect to yourself and the land you stand on in under 10 minutes with this grounding practice led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen.

Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3at8hrsu

How to Do This Practice:
 

  1. If possible, go outside and find some natural ground, like grass or dirt. If you're wearing shoes or socks, take them off and place the soles of your feet directly on the ground. 
  2. Bring your attention to the earth beneath you. Allow it to hold you, paying attention to how it feels — soft, firm, reliable. Imagine you're starting to grow roots from the tip of your toes, digging deep into the earth.
  3. Visualize energy and wellness flowing through your roots to your toes, into the soles of your feet, your thighs and knees, then base of the spine and upwards into your chest, expanding the whole center of your chest. Take a full, deep breath and contemplate the  openness you feel in your chest.
  4. Look up towards the sky and open your eyes, allowing all of your senses to awaken to the sounds, smells, colors, and life around you. Feel their presence.

    5. Today’s Happiness Break host:
    Dr. Yuria Celidwen is an Indigenous studies, cultural psychology, and contemplative science scholar of Indigenous Nahua and Maya descent. She also works at the United Nations to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples and the Earth.
    Learn more about Dr. Celidwen’s work: https://www.yuriacelidwen.com/

    More resources from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center:

    • Listen to Dr. Yuria Celidwen on The Science of Happiness episode about listening to your elders: https://tinyurl.com/yr2ydk43
    • Does Nature Make You More Mindful? https://tinyurl.com/4wcreu9z
    • Why You Need More Nature in Your Life: ​​https://tinyurl.com/ye282e5d
    • Being Around Nature Helps You Love Your Body: https://tinyurl.com/57d5ntxm
    • How Modern Life Became Disconnected From Nature: https://tinyurl.com/yc6u73f9
    • Listen to The Science of Happiness episode featuring podcast host Krista Tippett, on Being Grounded in Your Body: https://tinyurl.com/8t7rr4yy

      • Tell us about your grounding practice experience! Direct message us or leave a comment on Instagram @scienceofhappinesspod. You can also e-mail us at [email protected] or use the hashtag #happinesspod.

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