Groundwork

The Relationship Between Rest and Sleep

At Ground, we believe that self care is mindfulness in action, it is about being present and learning to tune in to our body, and listening to what it is saying.  Self care is proactive, it is not...

Self Care Routines and Practices for Pregnancy

Pregnancy is miraculous and beautiful. But it is also one of the most intense physical experiences a woman will ever go through, making it essential to build in purposeful self care routines.  As...

Easing Discomfort Through PMS and Hormone Shifts

Women's monthly periods are uncomfortable, often with a variety of physical symptoms. PMS can cause fatigue, painful period cramps, acne, headaches, and muscle soreness that make it difficult to ma...

Bedtime Bathing Ritual: Encourage Deeper, More Restful Sleep

Take 20 minutes to improve your sleep and relax your body and mind. Timed roughly 90 minutes before bedtime, bathing increases your body's core temperature as you submerge yourself into warm water...

Bedtime Body Ritual: Prepare the Body and Mind for Rest

Practice this ritual nightly to improve sleep and build a healthy routine. The powerful scent paired with the relaxing motions work to release tension and prepare the body for rest.  For best resul...

The Power of Immersion

An age-old time-slowing ritual, a warm bath is something never to be underestimated. Weekly baths of up to 15 minutes have been proven to offer great physical and mental benefits, not only for the ...

The Benefits of Gua Sha

A deeply relaxing experience, Facial Gua Sha is one of our most favourite Grounding Rituals. A moment to yourself involving slow movements and gentle but firm pressure that sculpts and restores ski...

How to Build a Self Care Routine

Building a self care routine into your daily routine can help improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Learn how simple rituals can help you manage stress, boost energy and improve sleep.

How Breathwork can help with Stress and Anxiety

There are many breathwork techniques to choose from, including breath retention, rebirthing breathwork, the Wim Hof Method, and lots more. There is no right or wrong technique; the most important t...