{"id":111730,"date":"2020-05-28T11:01:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T18:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=111730"},"modified":"2022-05-03T01:07:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T08:07:45","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-meditation-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-health-benefits-of-meditation-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits Of Meditation Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first thing that comes to mind about meditation is a tranquil, pillow-covered room with burning candles. In reality, you don\u2019t need a designated space, specific incense, or special clothes for a successful meditation session. You can practice mindful meditation at your desk, on a walk, in your bed, or while cleaning the kitchen. For this article, though, the focus is walking meditation, which is a great entry point for people who are new to meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Mindful Meditation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mindful meditation is similar to boiling water. If you want to boil water, you put water in a water kettle and flip the switch, or you boil it in a saucepan by turning on the stove. The water won\u2019t boil if the heat is off, or if you turn the heat on and off throughout the heating process. Similarly, you cannot practice mindful meditation if you are not fully committed to the process. Breaking concentration<\/a> can make it difficult to remain mindful. This is why many yogis retreat to secluded places. In seclusion, they can focus on mindfulness, often times achieving this through walking meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Walking Meditation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Walking meditation involves walking in a circle, a figure eight, back and forth, or in a specific pattern. The pace at which you walk is often slow and each step is made with intention. In addition to the slow pace, it is possible to incorporate a mantra or breath work to mindfully walk in a space. The three primary types of walking meditations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n