Mindfulness with Nathanael ROUX

Meditation in motion

Goal : Become aware of body in motion

Help:

Dichotomy systematic investigation of walking movement

Advice:

Walk very slowly and cut the movement in step by step phases

going up / going forward / going down

Each time we lose contact

Be aware of it

No complaint, no judgment

Gently come back to it

Benefit: develop mindfulness even when moving

Practical exercise: use walking to become aware of the body in movement, being mindful about the feet sensations when touching the ground

Additional benefit: capability to stay in touch with body sensations whatever the activity is

Commentary

Formal walking meditation practice should be back-up with informal practice on a regular basis:

For each travel (even very small), use it to develop mindfulness of feet sensations when touching the ground (even through shoes)

When going to the toilets

When going to your car

When going from one building to another

When going to school to get your children

When going to buy your bakery or newspaper

When making your dog pee outside

Of course, when going for a walk in the countryside, or when trekking in the mountains

But also when pushing cart in the supermarket

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