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Welcome back to our weekly edition of Friday Field Notes.

This week: how winter grounding stabilizes the biofield—and how it’s taught in our Doctor of Spiritual Medicine program.

Grounding is the foundation of regulation—physically, emotionally, and energetically. It connects the body to the Earth’s electromagnetic field, creating stability in the nervous system and a felt sense of safety.

At a physiological level, grounding works through direct electrical connection with the Earth. The Earth carries a natural supply of free electrons, and contact—traditionally barefoot on soil or grass, or through grounding mats connected to the grounded port of an outlet—allows the body to equilibrate electrically, mimicking natural contact with the Earth.

Research on earthing shows measurable benefits—improved sleep, balanced cortisol rhythms, reduced inflammation, and healthier heart rate variability. These changes reflect the nervous system shifting out of chronic fight-or-flight and into parasympathetic repair.

Watch this documentary to learn more.

From an energy-medicine perspective, grounding stabilizes the human biofield. When unanchored, the field can contribute to overwhelm or scattered energy; grounding helps discharge excess energy and restore coherence.

Rockwell’s Doctor of Spiritual Medicine program trains practitioners to work at the root of disease by addressing not only physiology and nervous system regulation, but also the subtle, often unseen dimensions of health—biofield integrity, emotional patterning, and spiritual coherence.

❄️ Want to stay grounded this winter? Learn more below. 👇

🌨️ Winter Grounding Tools (When Bare Feet on Earth Isn’t an Option)

In colder regions, grounding simply becomes more creative, not less effective.

• Grounding Sheets & Pillowcases — Designed to mimic direct earth contact while you sleep, these can support overnight nervous system regulation and deeper rest. You can find plenty of cheaper options on Amazon, but we recommend purchasing from this long-standing, tested, and reputable company. 🛏️
• Grounding Mats (Under Desk or Bed) — Ideal for workdays or meditation sessions—place feet or hands directly on the mat for consistent earth connection. We like to put the floor mat (from the company linked above) under our desks to ground while we work. 💫
• Leather-Soled or Natural Fiber Footwear — When conditions allow, natural materials maintain better energetic conductivity than synthetic soles. These shoes are even crafted with a copper grounding function.
  

✨ Sensory & Energetic Grounding for Winter Months

Grounding isn’t only physical, it’s also sensory and neurological.

• Five Senses Practice — Name what you see, feel, hear, smell, and taste to anchor consciousness in the body. 👁️
• Creating a Cozy Environment — Holding a warm mug, sitting near a fire, or listening to music by candlelight.
• Slow Breathing — Longer exhales stimulate parasympathetic calm and reinforce embodied presence. Heart-Focused Breathing Practice 🌬️

🌀 Other Ways to Stay Centered & Embodied

Especially during darker, quieter seasons, centering practices become essential.

• Slow, Intentional Movement — Walking, meditation, gentle squats, sway movements. 🚶
• Visual Grounding — Trees, soil, stones, beeswax candles and natural textures—even indoors. We love these simple, low-maintenance wall hangings that you can put plant cuttings in.
• Evening Release Rituals — Changing clothes mindfully, lying-down grounding meditations, or body scans. 🕯️
• Physical Anchors — Stones, weighted blankets, or tactile tools that remind the body it is supported.

🤍 In the Doctor of Spiritual Medicine program, students learn how to work with the unseen drivers of health—integrating daily grounding and regulation practices with energetic, emotional, and psycho-spiritual awareness to create coherence across the mind, body, and spirit.

🎧 Stay Tuned...

Next week, we’ll cover cell salts—promise. 😉

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