Walk on earth…bare foot and closed eyes - Chose a diverse path for the walk, about 100 to 200 meters distance. walking slowly…. feeling every step and be mindful – feel the soil, grass, plants, pebbels, gravel, etc. do this for about 20 minutes.

Connect with the earth: Walking barefoot in the wilderness to connect to the earth. While walking one would feel the hardness and softness of the soil, texture of the soil, warm and coolness of the soil based on the sunlight falling on the ground through the leaves, feeling the dry leaves. Avoiding the thorns by the feel of every step, feeling the slope of the land, feeling the sheet rocks, etc. With this exercise one could be present continuously and nothing else. It gives lots of peace through mindfulness. This exercise is also good for concentration and as a meditation, especially in the morning. The blood circulation also improves. The acupressure of the feet improves the health too.

Observe the soil and litter- Closely watch and appreciate every thing in the soil..

Take a fist full of soil in hand, close your eyes, feel the texture by gently pressing in the fist..close your eyes and smell it.

Smell the environment - smell earth..just at the start of the rains...