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Arubans native grounding Episode CLXVII- 167
Etnia Nativa through Island Insight facilitates cultural
awareness, education and safeguards Aruba’s heri-
tage by elevating each reader into an island keeper
state of mind. Be encouraged to discover in every epi-
sode the true native effect, live it, discover more rea-
sons to love Aruba behind our beaches and liven up
your stay in an incredibly wonderful way.
In this episode we want to highlight the importance of
walking barefoot on grass, sand, dirt, stones, etc. and
let these elements “massage” your feet, since walking
barefoot will give you multiple benefits: it activates your
circulatory system, improves your nervous system and
at the same time, if you walk barefoot on the beach,
the salt and sand will act as natural exfoliants . When
the waves break on our feet and legs, it will also help
us a lot to tone our muscles.
Actually in certain places the custom of walking and
exercising barefoot remains. Walking barefoot is
called Grounding or Earthing which means “to make
land”. Various scientific investigations have revealed
a surprisingly positive factor of nature and that is that
walking barefoot –whether on grass, sand, earth,
stones, etc. is especially beneficial not only promotes strength and stability within the muscles. transmute the energies that surround
a better perception of the space in which you are but But if you decide to start walking or ex- us and in one way or another we also
definitely “restores your natural’ walking pattern, also ercising barefoot, you need to consider have the ability to transmit them. There
known as our gait.” the surface you’re walking on. is something soothing about the sound
In addition to improving control of the position of your of the sea, the sound of waves gently
foot when it hits the ground, it also improves balance, So we suggest you enjoy earthing dur- lapping on the beach, the smell of salt
proprioception and body awareness, which can even ing your vacation and connect your water, and the sensation of stepping
help relieve certain joint pain. body to the special energies of our is- on warm sand. It is an environment that
land. Each person is able to tune in with can have a profound impact on our
Orthopedically walking barefoot leads to better foot the energies of the Earth, animals, plants brain and mental health, as it immedi-
mechanics, which leads to better movement of the and the sea. ately puts us at ease.
hips and knees in addition to maintaining adequate In addition, we all have the ability to
Additionally, the sound of waves can
help us achieve a meditative state,
which has been shown to “heal” and
strengthen us. Numerous studies help us
appreciate why the beach can be the
number one destination to relax and re-
charge our minds and transmit our best
energies to others!
If you love Aruba interested in its origins
and its cultural heritage, we invite you
to be part of an exclusive visit at Etnia
Nativa, an off the tourist grid, private
residential houses sharing collections of
native art, archaeological artifacts and
historic furniture, while the facility itself is
the result of the transforming and recy-
cling of materials.
Meet Anthony Croes, our columnist at
his museum/ home. The only and au-
thentic native Aruban cultural encoun-
ter! Live the experience. Whatsapp +
297 592 2702- or mail: etnianativa03@
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