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Friday, July 13, 2012



walking meditation hint:

When you think of meditation, you may think of something very serious and focused, something performed on the floor without support, or something that's physically challenging to do. But in fact, the practice of meditation includes a wide range of techniques you can practice anytime, in any way, including many that are appropriate for a mid-day yoga break at home or in the office.

Best of all, meditation doesn't have to be practiced sitting still. To do a walking meditation, simply keep your mind in the present as you take a mindful walk around the office or the block. The idea is not to walk to get somewhere, but simply to enjoy the walk. If you want, repeat a meaningful phrase to yourself in a rhythmic cadence that fits comfortably with your movement and your breath.
For example, as you breathe in, take four steps in time with a phrase such as "Gratefully I walk and say." As you breath out, take four steps in time with another phrase, such as "Thank you for this lovely day." (You can also do this kind of moving meditation with other rhythmic forms of exercise—such as swimming laps or jogging.)

Spend five to ten minutes in walking meditation and you'll return to your day with a new sense of focus.

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NOCALORIES 7/15/2012 1:11AM

    You are a generous giver. Thank you for helping me to be better while I walk. I love this team and always grateful to walk with better success.

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CATLADY52 7/13/2012 6:03PM

    I will try this on my next walk.

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BUTEAFULL 7/13/2012 1:53PM

    I do the walking meditation emoticon

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ERIECANALGAL 7/13/2012 9:32AM

    Thanks for sharing. I will have to try that.
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AUNTB63 7/13/2012 8:55AM

    Thanks for sharing this....will try it today. emoticon

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KITT52 7/13/2012 7:48AM

    thanks ...good blog

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BRANDI828 7/13/2012 6:13AM

    Wonderful blog post. I will try this on my walk today.

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GHOSTFLAMES 7/13/2012 5:10AM

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