Walking Meditation As Moving Mindfulness

In today's episode, I'm talking about some different options for mindfulness practice, and how to choose among the variety of tools in your toolbox. Specifically, I'll be discussing Walking Meditation, which is a traditional form of practice in Buddhist Mindfulness - usually taught in combination with sitting meditation.

You'll hear me talk about:

• A few types of Walking Meditation
• How Walking Meditation can be helpful for "de-compartmentalizing" how we think of movement and mindfulness practices
• How this moving meditation contributes to balancing the qualities of alertness and calm in the body/mind
• Why Walking Meditation is sometimes a better option (or entry point) for people with anxiety, and how it might affect the nervous system differently than other meditations.

I also give some simple instructions for trying this style of Walking Meditation - you can try this at home! And, then the episode ends with a funny story about how I once (accidentally) freaked out the neighbors with my slow, mindful walking ways. 

To connect further with me (Addie), check out my main website movedtomeditate.yoga

Or the Moved To Meditate Class Library at movedtomeditate.com

(and look for the holiday gift cards page at movedtomeditate.yoga/giftcards!)

Lastly, I'm on Instagram at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, yoga, and pictures of PNW nature and my adorable kitten, Mustache).