A nice read that has a lot of really great tips. I enjoyed it and will tell my friends and followers about it.

While this book had beautiful artwork and included a good amount of information I wasn't that impressed by it. Maybe for someone new to the idea of grounding it would be better. While I liked finding out about the grounding places and foods, as well as a refresher on chakras I found the amount of "grounding" background information to be overpowering of the amount of grounding techniques. For a book with its title I just expected more.

I was really pleasantly surprised by this book. I thought I knew a fair bit about 'grounding' - and found the idea of it pretty simple and straightforward. However, this book has opened me up to thinking about the practice of grounding in a completely different way.

The book was very in-depth, but at no point did I find the information overwhelming. The illustrations, and the way the text was structured really helped in making the info more digestable.

Definitely much more to 'grounding' than I originally thought!

I didn't know much about grounding before this book so I appreciated the introduction. The illustrations were also very cool and blended well with the writing. I however think it lacks depth and research. You can tell the person who wrote it cares about holistic living but they're not an expert. If you're new to the subject like me and want an interesting introduction to grounding you should check out this book.

This was a nice overview for anyone interested in grounding from a beginners point of view. Beautifully illustrated, with a sprinkling of science throughout.

"The Grounding Companion" is about 'grounding oneself' in the sense of being aware of the moment you're in and your body, preferably while touching something from nature. It's not about what is popularly called earthing or grounding: putting your bare skin against the grass or dirt, walking barefoot along a seashore or in a creek, etc.

The first chapter described how the body is electrically-based and how man-made EMFs can be harmful. Despite being the chapter on the science behind grounding, only one scientific research article was briefly referred to on the benefits of grounding. The book's definition of a "free radical" doesn't match what I understood it to be nor what a subsequent search of medical websites described it as. Despite some 'science' terms, I felt like the author didn't really understand the topic.

Chapter 2 was on grounding techniques, like have live plants on your desk or touch a stone (while inside) or put your feet on the floor. The author stated that actual contact with the earth/ground is not necessary. In fact, one technique could be done while lying in bed. The techniques are short, breathing-and-movement based meditations 'grounding' you in the moment and in your body to help you deal with anxiety or panic attacks.

The author did mention grounding mats and erroneously stated that "...the mat conducts electricity to your feet through a grounding wire that you plug into an outlet. Some mats come with special adapters to ensure that the electricity is properly grounded." Actually, no electricity is involved and all grounding mats only attach to the ground in the outlet, thus are grounded. There were enough science-based errors up to this point that I just gave up on the book. I can't recommend it.

This is incredibly helpful. I’ve been having trouble grounding myself for years now, however it’s gotten a LOT worse in the recent months and weeks. I can’t wait to try these exercises and add them to my daily routine. A great way to start the New Year!!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Fair Winds for providing me with an eARC to review.

The book's title and cover drew me in. This book is beautifully illustrated, starting with the cover. I wasn't familiar with the author, but the title and illustration said, "Pick me" when I looked for books of interest.

I'm a longtime yoga practitioner and a 10-year yoga teacher. I often use a variation of the word ground when I teach.

Feeling grounded is also a concept that's often taught to people in therapy.

I didn't know what to expect from this book. I thought it might be a bunch of woo with a pretty book cover. However, it exceeded my expectations. It's more than a book with a pretty cover.

There are five chapters with sub-sections:

1. The Science Behind Grounding the Heart and Electricity
2. Simple Grounding Techniques
3. Health Issues that Respond to Grounding
4. Grounding Locations
5. Grounding Foods

I really love this book, and I recommend it as a resource to yoga and meditation teachers. I also recommend it to anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress overload, and general malaise.

I'm a fan of getting outside and into green spaces. I know how healing it is to be out on a dirt path, surrounded by birds, bunnies, butterflies, etc. This book added to my knowledge about some of my self-care practices.

I was surprised and intrigued to see the Grounding Foods chapter. I'd never thought of food being grounding, but it makes so much sense. I know that when I eat a more plant-based diet, I feel better, look better, sleep better, etc. This chapter expanded my view of what it means to be grounded.

While I don't know that I believe in the electromagnetism aspects of grounding, what I do know is that when I went barefoot as a child on grassy lawns, I felt free and happy. As an adult, when I pot plants and work in my container garden, I feel calm and connected.

I plan to look into other books by the author.

For someone who has always loved walking barefeet, and gotten scolded over it- reading this was such a comfort, not only for it's therapeutic information, but also for the research and insights on life, balance and harmony with nature.
Plus the book has beautiful illustrations which enhances the reading experience.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC, I would recommend this to anyone seeking for their first introduction to grounding.

This book has a ton of great information about the somatic presentations of anxiety and some tools to help manage these responses. However, I really wish that there were more books like this written by BIPOC folks, rather than having white authors continually writing about practices and sacred spaces that do not belong to them.

Beautiful illustrations in this easy to read book for everyone who wants an introduction into grounding and how it can improve health. There is a good combination of alternatives to the typical outdoor grounding techniques to make it accessible to more people. I love the use of yoga, Ayurveda, chakras, and even the recipes at the end.

I have been trying to find more information on grounding and this book really broke it down for me. There is so many useful techniques and they really work and help me. I'm more knowledgeable now as to the history of grounding and that makes connecting with the techniques more doable. I'm so glad I ran across this title!

I cannot wait to purchase a physical copy for both the library collection and my personal collection. The chapters are structured well and the illustrations match the overall vibe of the book. I like how there are explanations followed by the practice as well as the history of different poses. This is a great book for anyone wanting to explore techniques to lower stress or anxiety.

I loved the whole concept of the companion and it's format.
It was very helpful for my practice.
It has also a very beautiful cover.