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Mindful walking
A slow walk where you notice your feet, breath and surroundings.
Eyes open the whole time. Walk somewhere safe: a hallway, a backyard or a quiet footpath. Stop any time.
Step by step
Stand (30 seconds)
stand still for a moment. Feel your weight in both feet.
Slow steps (60 seconds)
walk a little slower than usual. Notice each foot touch the ground.
Breath and steps (60 seconds)
let your steps and breathing find a rhythm. No counting needed.
Look around (45 seconds)
lift your eyes. Name a few things you can see.
Listen (45 seconds)
notice the sounds, near and far. Then stop and stand for a breath.
Where this comes from
Walking meditation is an old Buddhist practice. The Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and his Plum Village community made it widely known in the West: walking slowly, feeling each step on the ground, and letting the breath and steps move together.
Why it can help
It gives restless energy somewhere to go while you practise noticing. Healthdirect describes meditation as focusing your attention on the present moment and body sensations, and says it can help lower stress. It is a way to steady yourself, not a treatment.
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