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The Insider’s Guide to Walking Meditation Methods

April 19, 2015 by Meditator Leave a Comment

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Walking is something we do every day. But have you ever really paid much attention to the process? Walking meditation makes one become mindful and aware of walking. This can be a helpful meditation practice. Walking meditation helps you stay in the moment by focusing on the steps you take. By shifting the focus to the way your feet touch the ground, it keeps you aware and present.

Where Can You Do Walking Meditation?

You can try these techniques just about anywhere, in the park, on a hiking trail or on the beach. It’s all about your state of mind. You should set aside a few minutes to focus on this meditation.

The Insider's Guide to Walking Meditation Methods

How to Do a Walking Meditation

  1. The first step is to stand up. Stand tall and breathe. Take a few large in-breaths and out-breaths. Feel grounded to the earth. Allow your body to relax. Become aware of how your whole body feels. Notice any sensations throughout your body. Just try this for a few moments.
  2. Now start walking. Walk at a normal pace. Try to focus on the sensation of walking. Feel your feet touch the ground. Notice how your knees move between each step. Do you swing your arms when you walk? If you do, put some attention to that sensation. Become fully aware of walking.
  3. Thoughts may be tempted to come into your head. If they do, do not allow them to take over your mind. Bring your attention back to your walking. Become aware of each step. How your toes and ankles feel. Pay attention to the muscles in your legs. What kind of sensations are you feeling?
  4. Allow your whole body to relax and enjoy the process of walking. If you feel the tension in any part of your body let it go.
  5. Try walking like this for as long as you feel comfortable or until you are relaxed and present.

Other Walking Meditation Methods

Here are two other methods of walking meditations. Most are a variation on the first one I described.

Slow Walking

  1. Try and slow down your walk to the basics.
  2. Break down each element of the process. Being mindful of each step, lift, and sway.
  3. Pay close attention to the sensations of each movement. Almost like you are in slow motion. Become fully aware of all the sensations of the walking process. Allow the mind to be fully present and not stray away from your walking.

Awareness Walking

  1. Start by focusing on walking and then slowly become aware of your surroundings.
  2. Be fully present where you are walking. For example, if you are in the woods on a hiking trail, pay close attention to the sounds and sights around you. Listen to the birds, wind, water, or leaves.
  3. Become totally present in your walk and aware of the surroundings.
  4. Don’t let thoughts take you over.
  5. Notice how you feel at that moment.
  6. Stay in the present.

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Conclusion

Walking meditation is a great alternative to sitting meditation. It gets you moving and allows one to experience the sensation of walking. By using these walking meditation methods, you can relax the whole mind and body. With all of these methods, try and take that relaxed feeling with you throughout the day. I bet you will never look at walking the same way again!

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