7 Grounding Mats And Earthing Mats For Overall Wellness
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When our bodies connect with the earth’s energy, whether that’s by walking the earth barefoot or having contact with a conductive grounding or earthing mat, we absorb electrons from the ground. These electrons work as a powerful agent to remove “bad electricity” from the body. Electrons are the source of antioxidant power, removing the positively charged free radicals that cause oxidation in the body. These free radicals, which can disrupt our body’s natural electrical balance, can cause inflammation and other problems. So grounding is a powerful way to provide many benefits to our overall health.
“Studies show that grounding is an effective and accessible health strategy to help with chronic inflammation, chronic pain, mood, reducing cortisol during sleep, and more.”
Studies show that grounding is an effective and accessible health strategy to help with chronic inflammation, chronic pain, mood, reducing cortisol during sleep, and more. Whether you ground using the earth — walking barefoot or lying in the grass, for example — or use a grounding/earthing mat, you are getting the benefits that grounding provides. One benefit of using a grounding/earthing mat, however, is that you can get these benefits throughout your day: while you work, sleep, relax, and in your wellness routine like doing yoga or meditating. Grounding mats help make this practice more accessible and allow us to have more contact with the earth throughout our days.
It should be noted that there is no way to ground too much (only too little!), so it’s safe to use your grounding mat as much and as often as you’d like. Many reviews of these grounding mats also noted that pets are big fans of grounding mats, too! Our furry friends seem to enjoy the constant connection with the Earth’s energy as well.
When you’re looking for a grounding mat, it’s important to consider what you hope to use it for. If you plan to incorporate it throughout every aspect of your day, consider a universal mat that can rest under your feet while you work, on your desk, in your bed, or under you while you meditate or relax on the couch. If you’re hoping to use a grounding mat while you sleep — which has shown to have great health benefits — you might consider purchasing a grounding sleep mat that straps onto your bed or grounding bedsheets. Some brands offer grounding mats specifically designed as yoga mats so you can incorporate them into your practice, and other brands offer mats specifically for your pets to enjoy, too.
Our criteria:
Our editors have tested, researched, and corresponded with the leading brands in wellness technology on the market today. For this guide, we’ve chosen our favorite grounding and earthing mats that are effective and easy for at-home use at a range of price points. We regularly update this list with new favorites that meet the following criteria.
- EFFECTIVE | The grounding and earthing mats on this list are backed by scientific research and medical experts to ensure you’re getting an effective product — plus, they’re all made with high quality materials for the best possible experience.
- EASY TO USE | All of the options on this list are easy to set up and tailored for at-home use.
- AFFORDABLE | Wellness gear can be a big investment. We’ve included options at a variety of price points so you can find the right fit for your budget.
If you’re looking to build out your at-home wellness routine, check out the best PEMF mats, heated blankets, and cold plunge tubs.
1. Earthing.com
Best For | Original Clint Ober-Designed Mats
Features | Outlet checker included, product tester included, varying cord lengths, free Earthing book
Sizes Available | Universal Mat (12.5” x 29”), Sleep Mat (27″ x 84″), Yoga Mat (26″ x 71″), Floor Mat (21″ x 31″), Car Seat Mat (12” x 12”)
Price | $80
Founded by Clint Ober in 2006, Earthing.com’s grounding mats are backed by over twenty years of research and experience. The mats, which are made from hypoallergenic carbon-based materials, plug into a grounded outlet via a coil cord, which snaps onto the mat. The most popular product on Earthing is their Universal Mat, which can be stood on, sat on, placed in your bed or on your couch, or however you want to use it. It’ll work as long as you make direct contact with your skin (or once your sweat creates channels for the Earth’s electrons to pass through your clothes/socks/sheets). Earthing also has a yoga mat size, if you want to incorporate grounding into your practice, and a sleep mat if you want to be grounded while you sleep at night. Earthing offers free, no-questions-asked returns (45-day window) and a one-year warranty.
Customer Review | “I have several earthing products, and I have loved all of them. One of these universal mats is for a friend, and the other one is for my cat, who seems to intuitively realize the benefits of earthing, and is often found curled up on one of my earthing products.” – Rebecca (Read more reviews.)
2. Grounding Well
Best For | International plug options
Features | U.S., U.K., Australia, and E.U. plug options, bundle and save
Sizes Available | 23.6” x 15.7”
Price | $70
The Grounding Well mat can be placed on the floor, your couch, your bed, or anywhere else where you can make contact with your skin. This mat definitely seems to lean more toward use with your feet, but you could get creative, too! The mat is backed by grounding research and has been shown to reduce insomnia, inflammation, anxiety, and more. The plug for this mat plugs directly into the grounding port of your outlet (did you know that’s what that third prong is for?) and snaps onto the mat, which is made from polymer foam, a polyurethane cushion, and nontoxic conductive carbon fiber.
Customer Review | “I bought two of the grounding mats. One for me and I gave one to a friend that’s recovering from knee surgery. I use mine daily after each work day. My cats enjoy it as well! My friend said she felt a difference in the first use. It helps so much with reducing inflammation and swelling! Incredible. It helps me relax as well.” – Rachel C. (Read more reviews.)
3. Higher Dose
Best For | Infrared PEMF Grounding Mat
Features | HSA-eligible, Infrared technology, PEMF technology,
Sizes Available | Original Mat (29″ x 73″), Go Mat (19.5″ x 39″)
Price | $700
Higher Dose is a woman-owned brand that creates nature-inspired technology to improve our wellness and help us get “high” naturally — AKA naturally releasing the feel-good chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. Higher Dose’s PEMF mat combines Infrared Therapy and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to promote relaxation, recovery, and natural energy. The PMEF mimics the healing frequencies found in nature, literally grounding you while you rest. Other potential benefits include improved muscle recovery, better sleep, reduced stress, and increased energy. Higher Dose offers free shipping, a 120-day money-back guarantee, and a one-year limited warranty.
Editor Review | “Like the brand promises, I leave my sauna blanket with a feeling of calm and — dare I say it — euphoria. I’ve found it’s helped me to not reach for the wine, or at least not pour a second glass thanks to how calm I’m already feeling. So on that level of “detoxing,” I say it’s a win!” – Emily McGowan (Read the full review.)
4. Hooga Health
Best For | HSA-eligible grounding mat
Features | Pay with HSA/FSA, 15-foot cord, vegan leather
Sizes Available | Original (24″x16″), Yoga Mat
Price | $30
The grounding mats from Hooga Health are made from soft, conductive carbon-infused vegan leather with a nonslip backing. The mat can be used as a desk, floor, or sleep mat, and they also have a yoga mat option, which can be used for your practice. Hooga’s grounding mats are HSA/FSA-eligible through Truemed, and the brand offers a 60-day trial and one-year warranty to make sure the product is really working for you.
Customer Review | “This is a good quality item, it looks good, feels good (soft surface) and of course grounding. It is also inexpensive” – Gillian P. (Read more reviews.)
5. Grooni
Best For | Grounding mat for pets
Features | Advanced conductive fibers, non-toxic and sustainable materials, 15-foot cord
Sizes Available | Bed Mat (all bed sizes available), Universal Mat (12”x40”), Pet Mat (23” x 35”), Foot Rest Pad
Price | $70
Grooni Earthing is dedicated to helping people live healthier, more balanced lives through earthing and grounding. Their mats are made from eco-friendly materials, including carbon-infused leatherette and silver-embedded organic cotton. The science-backed mats can help decrease stress markers like cortisol, improve sleep quality, and more. And our pets can benefit from grounding, too! Grooni has a mat specially designed for pets to help them sleep better, heal faster from injuries or operations, feel more relaxed, and more. Grooni offers a 30-day exchange window and a two-year manufacturing warranty.
Customer Review | “I bought an earthing mat for my home office. I love it, and my cat does too! It seems to have a calming effect on both of us.” – Tom (Read more reviews.)
6. Ultimate Longevity
Best For | Massage grounding mat
Features | 100% conductive carbon leatherette, 15-foot grounding cord, Earthing book included
Sizes Available | Universal Mat (12.5″ x 29″), Sleep Mat (all bed sizes), Massage Mat (12.5″ x 29″)
Price | $80
Ultimate Longevity’s grounding/earthing mats are designed by Clint Ober and backed by 26 years of peer-reviewed research, showing the mats’ positive impact on overall health and well-being. This includes reducing pain and inflammation, improving sleep, decreasing cortisol, and more. Ultimate Longevity offers a universal mat that you can use under your feet while you work at a desk, sit on the couch, or relax in bed. They also offer several sizes of bed mats to ground while you’re sleeping, and they have a massage mat that can lie atop a massage table — providing benefits for massage professionals and their clients alike! Ultimate Longevity has a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty.
Customer Review | “As soon as I laid down on the mat last night, an instant feeling of wellbeing surged over me. I felt as if I were lying on the earth itself, not on a high bed in the insulated room of a house. I slept deeply and woke up refreshed, better than I have felt in years. It did not occur to me that all my back pain had disappeared until I sat down to write this review!” (Read more reviews.)
7. BambuGround
Best For | Grounding bed mat
Features | Straps onto the bed
Sizes Available | Full, Queen, King, California King
Price | $160
BambuGround’s Earth Balance bed mat comes in four bed sizes — or a single sleeper size — and provides comfortable grounded sleep all night long. BambuGround focuses on research, awareness, and design for its products. Beyond the bed mat, they also offer a universal mat, pet mat, yoga mat, and bed sheet options, if those work better for your grounding practice. BambuGround offers 30-day returns, but it must be unused and in its original packaging, so if you’re looking to try it out before you commit, this might not be the option for you.
Customer Review | “I’ve been searching for a sleeping mat for a while and have to say that I’m very pleased with the product and the service provided !!” – Roger (Read more reviews.)
Brianna Schubert is a Contributing Editor at The Good Trade and the Digital Editor at Milwaukee Magazine. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Since 2023, Brianna has combined her expertise and investigative skills to deliver thoughtful reviews of sustainable products and home goods, helping readers make informed, eco-conscious choices. Brianna is also the writer behind The Mood Board, a Substack newsletter for creativity and inspiration. When she’s not writing, you can find her cooking up a new recipe, reading and recommending books, cuddling with her cat, or finding hidden gems at vintage and thrift stores. Say hi on Instagram!
