You’ve probably seen them pop up in podcasts or perched beside yoga mats on Instagram: grounding mats, or earthing mats, are marketed as a shortcut to reconnecting with nature in a world ruled by concrete and blue light.
The concept is simple: lie, sit or stand on a specially designed mat that connects (literally or metaphorically) to the Earth’s energy. Advocates claim it helps with everything from inflammation and sleep to mood and muscle recovery.
