I am Nature
A Ritual Bath for Grounding and Remembering
When we talk about grounding, we are really speaking about returning home—home to the earth, home to ourselves, and home to the truth of who we are. This ritual bath is an invitation to remember your connection to the natural world, to reclaim your sense of belonging, and to awaken the elements within you.
Following this bath with a mindful walk outdoors will help you integrate the grounding energy you've cultivated. And remember—if you don’t have all the ingredients, that’s okay. Your intention is the most powerful element of all.
Ingredients:
Red clay (mixed with bentonite clay and graviola powder, nettle leaf powder, or matcha)
1 cup black lava salt
1 cup dried pink rose petals
1 bunch of fresh rosemary
10 drops each of rose and rosemary essential oils
A selection of non-water-soluble crystals (such as black tourmaline, carnelian, or quartz)
The Ritual:
Prepare the Clay Mixture: Mix your clay and plant powders with spring water until you form a thick paste.
Anoint Your Body: Cover your entire body in this earthy blend. If possible, step outside, bathed in clay, and stand beneath the sky. Let the warmth of the sun kiss your skin as the paste begins to dry. As it dries, gently rub the paste off your body, allowing the dust to carry away stagnant energy, revealing the radiant presence beneath. Feel the earth drawing you home.
If stepping outside isn’t practical, simply allow the paste to dry indoors while you prepare your bath.
Create Your Bath: While the clay dries, draw a warm bath at a temperature that feels right for you. Add the black lava salt, rose petals, and fresh rosemary to the water. Drop in the essential oils, filling the air with their grounding aroma.
Prepare the Space: Light a candle to invoke warmth and presence. If you feel called, create a smudge by placing white sage in a fireproof dish and allowing the smoke to wash over your body. Use a feather, branch, or your hand to guide the smoke.
Immerse and Connect: Step into the bath, allowing the water to embrace you. Dunk your head fully underwater, symbolizing a return to the womb of the earth.
Crystal Placement: Gently place your chosen crystals on your body wherever your intuition guides you. Allow their energetic support to deepen your connection to the elements.
Chant and Breathe: As you soak, softly sing this invocation:
Earth my body. Water my blood. Wind my breath. And fire my spirit.
Take ten deep, grounding breaths, inviting your whole being to soften and settle. Feel your spirit anchoring into your body, supported by the wisdom of the elements.
After Your Ritual: When you emerge from your bath, wrap yourself in a warm robe or blanket. If possible, step outside barefoot, even for just a moment, and feel your connection to the earth beneath you. Nourish yourself with a warm cup of tea to support grounding this experience in even deeper. One of my favorite blends for grounding is the Be Rooted Herbal Drink Mix, a rich and earthy blend designed to nourish and center your body and mind.
Bonus: While you are outside, you can deepen your connection by dancing and chanting to this song: Earth My Body.
Carry this grounded presence with you as you move through your day, remembering that you are nature, and nature is you.
