Why Mindful Walking? Mindful walking is a meditative practice that teaches us to experience each step consciously. It fosters the connection between body and mind, helping us enjoy the present moment while also being physically active.
Instructions for Mindful Walking
- Upright Posture: Stand upright with a straight back and relaxed shoulders. Let your arms hang loosely at your sides.
- Foot Contact: Focus your attention on your feet. Feel the pressure and sensations as they make contact with the ground.
- Begin to walk slowly, focusing on each step. (30 to 60 seconds)
- Walking Sensation: Concentrate on the sensation of walking—the shifting weight and the lifting and placing of your feet. (30 to 60 seconds)
- Slow Walking: Walk slowly and mindfully, without haste. Consciously take in your surroundings—the sounds, colors, and scents. (30 to 60 seconds)
- Silence and Presence: Pause for a moment in silence and reflect on the experience of mindful walking. Be fully present in the here and now. (30 seconds)
Conclude the exercise by coming to a gradual stop and appreciating the time spent in mindful walking. Now proceed to the fifth and final station.
"Peace begins with a smile."
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Erlebnisnaturpfad
This project was supported and implemented by the Erlebnisnaturpfad-Verein at Cottbuser Ostsee. If you want to learn more about the association and the nature experience path, please click on the logo:
