The chakras in the bottom of our feet help to connect us to the Earth's energy field. Shoes, concrete and the stresses of modern life can cause these energy centers to become congested and closed. When this happens, the energetic exchange betweeen us the Mother is curtailed, making it hard for us to release unwanted energies and receive nourishment for Gaia. This simple technique can help.

Benefits: opens minor chakras in the soles of the foot, stimulates energy flow through these chakras and enhances energetic connection with the Earth.

Do this exercise when you are feeling ungrounded, have excessive energy or nervousness, are scattered, flighty or unfocused.

Instructions:

1. This works best with your shoes off
2. Sitting or standing, rest your feet on the floor or ground
3. Curl your toes inward, like you are making fists with your feet. Hold tightly for several seconds
4. Relax your toes for a couple of seconds
5. Repeat at least 5-6x
6. Rest your feet on the ground again
7. Sense the enhanced energetic connection between your feet and the Earth