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- Find a quiet place where you can sit up straight and comfortably, such as the edge of your bed, the floor, or a chair.
- Close your eyes and focus on your breathing or another focal point to be fully present.
- Relax your body by loosening your shoulders, loosening your jaw, and softening your eyebrows.
Mindful meditation for a gentle walk
What comes to mind when you hear the word “meditation”? Is it someone sitting cross-legged on a mat with their eyes closed in an aesthetic yoga studio? Sure, that’s one approach, but it’s not the only one. One of the many reasons we love meditation is that there is no one way to meditate. In fact, you don’t even have to stay still to do so.
Meditation involves turning our attention inward, no matter where or how it looks to you. This kind of movement meditation helps you become aware of the sensations and patterns that appear in your body and mind as you go through movements that you would otherwise experience without thinking. In this meditation, you will practice walking mindfully, focusing your attention with the help of mental notes.
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