Mindful Walking

Mindful Walking Walking meditation is a simple way to connect with your spirit and mother earth in a very grounded way. Many of us take the benefits of walking for granted. Each day we limit the steps we take by driving or sitting for long periods of time. But walking even a few blocks a day has unlimited benefits -- not only for our health, but our spirit as well, for as we walk, we connect with the earth. Even when walking on concrete, the earth is still beneath us, supporting us. Walking lets our body remember simpler times, when life was less complicated. This helps us slow down to the speed of our body and take the time to integrate the natural flow of life into our cellular tissue. Instead of running from place to place or thinking about how much more we can fit into our day, walking allows us to exist in the moment.   Each step we take can lead us to becoming more mindful of ourselves and our feelings. Walking slows us down enough not only to pay attention to where we are in our body, but also to our breath. Taking time to simply notice our breath while we walk, through the length of our inhales and exhales, and becoming attuned to the way in which we breathe is taking a step towards mindfulness. When we become more mindful, we gradually increase our awareness of the environment around us and start to recognize that the normal flow of our thoughts and feelings are not always related to where we are in the present moment. Gradually we realize that the connection we have with the earth and the ground beneath our feet is all that is. By walking and practicing breathing mindfully we gain a sense of calm and tranquility -- the problems and troubles of the day slowly fade away because we are in the 'now'. The simplicity and ease of a walking practice allows us to create time, space and awareness of our surroundings and of the wonders that lie within. Taking a few moments to walk each day and become more aware of our breath will in turn open the door for the beauty of the world around us to filter in. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Non-Surgical Facelift]( by Danielle Collins Have you wondered what you can do to lift your face that doesn't involve more invasive techniques like injections or surgery? In this DailyOM course, Danielle Collins, a leading face-yoga expert will guide you with a daily five-minute lesson to teach you how to exercise, massage, and relax the muscles above the collarbone in a natural and safe way. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 4. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 5. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 6. [Narcissistic Relationships - From Surviving to Thriving]( 7. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 8. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 9. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 10. [5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras]( New Courses • [The Ultimate 7 Day Body Mind Spirit Connection]( • [Speaking Your Truth in Relationships]( • [7 Day Yoga Sculpt Challenge]( • [7 Day Beginner Yoga Challenge]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]