How to Practice Walking Meditation

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Practice Walking Meditation

Best practiced as a counterpart to sitting meditation, walking meditation is a very relaxing way to reflect and observe yourself and nature

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Decide where to walk. In walking meditation, the first thing to do is to make a decision where to walk. The place can be inside around a fairly large room or outside around the block or backyard. It should be a place where you feel safe and are familiar with.
Step 2

Start walking. During the first few minutes focus on your breathing and allow yourself to become centered. Notice the sensations of your breath as you walk as you inhale and then exhale. Notice the patterns that occur.
Step 3

Notice your environment. After you have observed the inner sensations of your body, start to focus on and observe your environment. Do not become engaged in it, just notice it. Your mind may begin to wander down a trail of thoughts as you start observing elements outside of yourself. If it does, bring it back to center by observing your breathing again.
Step 4

Begin with 5 minutes and work up to thirty minutes daily. You will see great results in your ability to focus on different aspects of life. In addition walking meditation brings an appreciation of the simpler things that we often overlook.