Walk Your Way to Enlightenment

Walk Your Way to Enlightenment

In walking meditation, the primary object of attention is the process
of walking itself. In other words, to sharpen awareness and train the
mind to concentrate, you pay close attention to the physical act of
walking, the way you take one step after another.

Practicing walking meditation encourages the development of
mindfulness in ordinary daily life. If you can learn to establish
awareness during walking meditation—that is, while you are physically
moving with your eyes open—then it won't be difficult to arouse that
same wakeful quality during other activities, such as eating, washing
dishes, driving, or, of course, practicing yoga. Your meditation will
begin to permeate your entire life.

If, while walking, you become aware that your mind has wandered away,
clearly note the distraction and gently but firmly bring your
attention back to your steps. Experiencing the simplicity and peace of
being with one step at a time—with nothing else to do and nowhere to
go—can be liberating.

Mindful Nature Walking (One Step at a Time)
http://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/773_1.cfm?ctsrc=nldn

Meditation Finder
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/toc_9_static.cfm?ctsrc=nldn

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