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PRACTICE

Mindful walking

A short, slow walk where attention rests on physical sensation rather than thoughts.

Wooden bridge over a tranquil stream in a lush forest, Victoria, Canada
Photo by Ali Kazal on Unsplash

HOW TO PRACTICE

  1. Choose a short path, indoors or outside, where you can walk slowly for a few minutes.
  2. Begin walking slower than usual, noticing your feet touching the ground.
  3. Notice the shift of weight from one foot to the other with each step.
  4. When your mind wanders to thoughts, gently bring attention back to your feet and legs.
  5. Notice the air on your skin and any sounds around you without needing to react to them.
  6. End by standing still for a moment before continuing your day.
Considerations

Works indoors or outdoors and needs no equipment or special time - even 5 minutes counts.

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