OK, let’s set the scene. About 3 years back, I first heard about this completely unique stone called Shugnite.
From the moment I heard about shungite, I have this feeling that 'it just makes sense' and that it was 'calling out to me'. Fast forward about 90 days, and my special wee parcel arrives at my home in New Plymouth, all the way from Karliea, Russia. I’m holding this small, glossy black stone that looks like it could’ve been chipped off a meteor. This is Shungite, and if you haven’t heard about it yet, trust me, it’s about to become your new obsession.
I was sceptical at first—another wellness trend in EMF protection? But after diving into this ancient mineral and its supposed powers, it's another tool in my toolbox, just like Earthing is, that I will never go without. Let me take you on my Shungite journey, from curious newbie to full-on fan, and why this “miracle stone” fits right in with our Grounded Kiwi earthing mats and is another natural health tool we can use in the world, especially for EMF protection.
How Shungite Caught My Eye
About three years ago. I was scrolling through posts on X, when I stumbled across someone raving about a natural stone called Shungite. They called it a “natural game-changer” for protection against EMFs—those invisible electromagnetic frequencies from our phones, Wi-Fi, and laptops and anything electric basically!. Living in our tech-obsessed world, I felt this nagging sense of overload on the system before, and I often wondered if all the devices around me were part of the problem. Could a stone really help? I was hopeful but not quite sold on it. The seed was planted.
Diving In: What’s So Special About Shungite?
Alright, let’s get into it. Shungite isn’t just any rock. It’s a 2-billion-year-old mineral, with really high levels of carbon, found only in Karelia, Russia. What makes it unique? Fullerenes. These are hollow carbon molecules that scientists geek out over—Buckminster Fuller even won a Nobel Prize for discovering them in 1996! Fullerenes are like tiny superheroes, supposedly neutralising harmful stuff like toxins, bacteria, and—here’s the big one—EMFs.
I’m no scientist, but I love how nature provides for us for our modern lives We just need to be open to letting these gifts to our world into our lives. Shungite comes in different types, based on carbon content. Elite Shungite (90-98% carbon) is the rarest and most potent, with a silvery sheen that’s just scream 'I'm special'. Black Shungite (50-70% carbon) is more common, often polished and is what you'll find our jewellery or pyramids are made from on Grounded Kiwi. Then there’s Gray Shungite, with less carbon, but still useful.
I started with Elite Shungite for its supposed EMF-blocking powers, but I’ve since added a Black Shungite pyramid to my desk. It’s like my tech guardian, sitting there quietly while I work. Shungite phone/device sticker to all my electronic devices and wear a rectangular beaded bracelet so that I have protection on the go. I am never going to go without now! Ill even take a chunk of Elite Shungite with me in the car or whenever I fly. Those tin cans just are terrible for EMFS and frequencies bouncing off the metal frames.
The wellness world’s buzzing about Shungite because it’s a natural, holistic tool a real gift from nature. People are placing it in their water to purify it (yep, it’s been used for that forever), wearing it as jewellery, or placing it near devices to help “neutralise” EMFS. 1000's of anecdotal evidence reviews swear that shugnite helps with headaches, sleep, stress and help provide a sense of being grounded or otherwise described as a sense of calmness.
There are now even Shugnite sanctuaries being built in France and Germany. These are rooms fully lined with Shungite stone plates, eliminating all EMFS completely. You can go here to give your body time to get back to normal without the constant and ever-increasing exposure to man-made EMF. I would love to visit these places one day, I’m all about trying things that feel right for my body and soul.
My Shungite Experiment: A Month of Grounding
So, how do you actually use Shungite? I started small. I popped a few Elite Shungite stones in my water jug, letting them sit for a couple of days to purify it, like the Russians have done for ages. The water tasted crisper, cleaner—placebo or not, I was into it. Next, I placed a Shungite phone plate on my phone, as every time I picked up my phone, I could feel this weird tingling or a feeling of weakness in my fingers.
The first week, I didn’t notice much. I was still pretty frazzled, juggling work and 'Dad life'. But by week two, something shifted. My sleep got deeper (I know because I track it), definitely calmer. But the biggest noticeable change was in my fingers! The shungite phone plate had seemed to completely reverse the feeling of weakness. I had got to the point that I was barely able to shoot a basketball, and that was my sport, one that I participated in every week. With this shungite stone on my phone, my hands and fingers must have been protected, as I have my strength back!
Here’s the thing: the science on Shungite’s EMF protection is mixed. Some studies suggest that fullerenes can reduce oxidative stress or absorb EMFS, like in a 2017 study on mice with UVB damage. Regina Martino, a French researcher, did a series of really interesting studies showing the effect of EMFS on our bodies with and without the presence of Shungite and other minerals and crystals. She found that Shungite had the highest ability to protect our body's vital energy field by diminishing the effect of EMF. Her conclusion is that having Shungite in our presence makes man-made EMF more biocompatible with our body's natural vibration.
I fully believe that everything in this world is energy and vibration, whether good or bad. Shungite doesn’t fully block radiation—you’d need a Faraday cage or a room fully lined with shungite to do that. I’m not here to sell you a miracle cure. For me, it’s about feeling empowered in a world that’s constantly buzzing. Shungite’s like a little act of rebellion against the digital overload, a way to reconnect with nature’s wisdom.
Why Shungite’s Taking Over the Wellness Scene
Shungite’s popularity is skyrocketing, and it’s not hard to see why. We’re all craving ways to balance our tech-heavy lives. In New Zealand, where we’re surrounded by raw, healing landscapes, natural tools like Shungite resonate deeply with who we identify as a people and caring for our environment, which in turn cares for us.
It’s also super versatile. You can wear it, carry it, and place it around the home to make your home and work a safer area to spend time. I highly recommend at least starting by placing Shungite phone plates to reduce radiation on all small devices. Shungite can be an interesting tool to meditate with it, feeling the energy activate and flow if you are extra dedicated and open to feeling its energy.
At Grounded Kiwi, we’re seeing more people curious about Shungite’s role in holistic wellness, alongside things like Earthing mats (check out our Earthing blog for more on that!). It’s like Shungite’s a bridge between ancient wisdom and our modern chaos.
Lessons from Shungite: Trusting Nature’s Gifts
This journey with Shungite has been a reminder: sometimes, the simplest things—like a stone formed billions of years ago—can teach us the most. It’s not about chasing a quick fix or believing every claim. It’s about listening to your body, experimenting with what feels right, and honouring the earth’s gifts. I’ve learned to carve out tech-free moments, to sit with my Shungite and breathe, to feel the pulse of the land beneath me. It’s been a circuit breaker in the best way.
I’m not saying Shungite will solve all your problems or block every EMF. But it’s a tool, a talisman, a way to reclaim some calm in the storm. If you’re curious, I’d love for you to try it. Pop over to our Shungite section on Grounded Kiwi and check out our range—everything from pendants to pyramids, sourced with care. Pair it with an Earthing mat for the ultimate grounding combo. Or just hold a stone and see what the universe whispers back.
What’s Your Shungite Story?
I’m still on this Shungite adventure, and I’d love to hear from you. Have you tried Shungite? Felt any shifts? Or maybe you’re just curious about EMF protection or natural wellness. Let’s keep the convo going!