Meditation in Motion

Walking meditation is a great option for days you want to add some movement to your practice or if you haven’t had success (yet) with a seated meditation. You can do it anywhere, inside or outside!

Choose a path without obstacles and where you can walk slowly and mindfully, feeling the movement and sensations with each step. You may feel strange at first if you’re in public, but considering most other people are experiencing their own busy minds, no one is probably watching!

Take yourself off of autopilot. Bringing your attention into the present moment. Notice as much as you can about the movements of your body and the shifting of your weight.

Feel your surroundings. If you’re outside, notice the temperature of the air, the breeze or lack of.

Whenever your thoughts take over, use your senses to anchor your attention. What do you see? Smell? Hear? Taste? Feel?

You can take a moment of gratitude for nature and its beauty of for your ability to walk.

Afterwards, notice how your body and mind feels.

It’s all of the same principals of a seated meditation but in motion. Instead of using the breath as an anchor, you are using the sensations of your body moving and your senses. Each time your mind wanders, bringing your attention to your direct experience.

Happy Meditating!