Walking Meditation
Great for those that can’t sit still!
I have so many people tell me “I just can’t sit still long enough to meditate” so I wanted to offer you an alternative.
If you love to walk this is the meditation style for you.
Stand. Be upright but not rigid. Shoulders back. Head up – looking forward. Eyes relaxed.
Bring your attention to your whole body. How does it feel? Heavy? Light? Any aches or pains? Just be aware of your body for a few moments……
Next you can notice your breathing. Where can you feel it? The belly? The chest? The nose? Is it fast, slow, smooth or rough.
Stay with this for a few moments….
Next become aware of your feet. Just get an overall sense of how they feel. Notice the areas where you can feel the floor pushing up. Notice any heat or cold, discomfort or comfort.
Stay with this for a few moments…..
Next you’re going to take a step with your right foot …… slowly.
Each step you take is made up of lots of separate movements. How many you can spot? Watch which part of your foot moves first. Notice how the foot lifts and moves through the air and returns back to the floor. Notice which part of the foot touches the floor first…….
Now repeat the process with your left foot ……slowly.
Continue like this until you reach the end of the room. Then stand still, upright and relaxed for a few moments……better yet, try this meditation out in nature to get double the benefit.
Next turn and walk back to your starting position in the same way. Repeat this for 5 minutes.
Remember with easy meditation techniques there’s no rush. Take your time. Enjoy it.
And if you find that your mind drifts off just gently bring it back to your walking.
Go ahead and give it a try. Let me know what you think.
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