Mindful Walking Exercise
Learn: Learn how mindful walking can benefit you. This practice combines movement with mindfulness, helping you to become more present and relieve stress. These exercises can be easily integrated into a daily routine, promoting mental clarity and resilience in the face of daily pressures. If you have access to a labyrinth this is a great space to practice mindful walking as a spiritual exercise.
Change: Here’s an exercise to complete your mindful walking exercise.
Find a path or area to walk and identify the duration of time you will take your walk.
While walking, focus on the sensation of your feet hitting the ground, the rhythm of your steps, and the movement of your body.
Notice the sights, sounds, and smells around you without getting caught in your thoughts.
Grow: Mindful walking helps break the cycle of rumination and brings clarity, great for commuting between tasks, events, or breaks.