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Simply lying down on the floor can help calm you down if you’re getting overwhelmed. It sounds too good to be true that simply lying down can work, but the science is there and there’s hundreds of years of observation too. The act of lying down is a yoga pose (probably the easiest yoga pose too) that has been proven to change your physical and mental wellbeing almost instantly.
next time the weight of the world has got you down, let it push you to the floor. Then you can get back up again!
When you’re having a bad day, “floor time is the ultimate grounding technique,” Daryl Appleton, EdD, chief wellness consultant and Fortune 500 executive coach, told Business Insider. Research shows that grounding can reduce inflammation, pain, and stress, which may improve sleep and blood flow.
Compared to when you’re sitting or standing, lying on the floor maximizes your contact with the ground. You may notice your muscles releasing tension with your back and legs supported.
“Getting on the ground outdoors is even better because it allows your nervous system to recalibrate,” Appleton said. Physically connecting with the earth can boost your mood and help you relax and regulate your emotions.
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