Author: Rachel Jacobson

What is energy?

Energy is an unseen, moving, vital force, often referred to as Chi or Prana. The state of a person’s energies will determine much about their health and wellbeing.

In Eden Energy Medicine (EEM), created by Energy Medicine pioneer Donna Eden, the aim is to restore energies that have become blocked, disrupted or imbalanced in some way. Using simple Energy Medicine techniques, it is possible to activate our own healing energies and bring balance to nine energy systems, including the Meridians and Aura, or bio-field.

EEM is both a complement to a Western approach to health, addressing physical and emotional difficulties, as well as a complete system for self-help in it’s own right.

What does it mean to be grounded?

Grounding is something that impacts all of us, whether we realize it or not. In fact, many people often give the feedback, “I didn’t know I wasn’t grounded until I actually got grounded – and then I really knew the difference!”

If you think about an electrical device, in many countries it has a brown earth pin, which is there to send the excess electrical energy to the earth.

Human beings are exactly the same. We need to be grounded into the earth – except we don’t have that earth pin!

In energetic terms, being grounded means that we are able to both release excess energy into the earth as well as take up energy from the earth. If we aren’t energetically connected to the earth, a lack of grounding will result.

Thousands of years ago, it was easy for humans to ground because we all walked around barefoot. Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra explains about grounding,

“Grounding is literally putting your bare feet on the ground. When you do that, you’re in contact with the Earth, and mother Earth is endowed with electrons, and these electrons are literally absorbed through your feet. It’s like taking handfuls of antioxidants, but you’re getting it through your feet.”

What kinds of things might we experience when we are not grounded?

Feeling:

• anxious
• “spacey” or lightheaded
• a general discomfort
• disconnected or unable to relate to others or the environment
• “stuck”

Or you:

• are having trouble listening, learning or focusing
• are having trouble walking or balancing
• don’t feel emotionally supported
• are picking up too much energy from others

One of the simplest and most effective ways to get grounded is to walk barefoot in nature. It’s fun and nurturing, too!

There are a wide range of EEM techniques that support a person to ground energetically.

One effective technique is to make anti-clockwise circles below your feet. Imagine a clock facing outwards from the soles of your feet. Use one or both hands to make anti-clockwise circles, at least 18 inches from the bottom of each foot (as you look at the sole of your foot, from below your body, you move anti-clockwise). Each circle should take approximately one second, however you can experiment with speed and see what feels most comfortable for you. Continue to make circles for one-three minutes for each foot.

Rachel Jacobson is an Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner (EEM-CP) and has been teaching EEM since 2015. She will be teaching a year long EEM Foundations Course in Manchester, starting April 2019. This is suitable for anyone who wishes to add to their skill set, or gain excellent knowledge for self-care and working with friends and family. It is also a prerequisite for those who wish to go on to become an EEM Practitioner.

For more information, contact Rachel by email: contact@racheljacobson.co.uk

What previous students have said:

Rachel is very enthusiastic about energy medicine and this came across in her presentations. She described things very clearly and in a way that is memorable. The meeting facility had a good energy and it was pleasant to learn there. She was also very thoughtful in accommodating different dietary requirements in the lunch she provided. All in all it was very enjoyable and informative!

I would like to share what a pleasure it was to have Rachel facilitate this workshop. Her energy shines through and her wealth of personal and professional experience made for a stimulating experience. Having a sit down lunch provided by Rachel, which was delicious, allowed for a greater sharing between the other attendees. I don’t have a single negative comment to make and I look forward to the next course. Two days post course and the Daily Energy Routine is having a really noteable effect on my energy levels.

Gratitude to you Rachel, what an amazing day, at a beautiful peaceful location, facilitated by your wise and compassionate self, and with such beautiful people. So many positive feelings to assimilate. I look forward to sharing with you all again.