Walking alone in a calm environment, listening to the sound of fresh air, birds chirping and the leaves moving in the air makes one feel relaxed. This is called Mindful Walk, which means mindful while on the move. It has an impact on many dimensions of life, from physical to mental.
Well-known Buddhist thinker 'Tik Nat Hanh' says that 'Walk as if you have been on this earth with every step. 'When we walk, only walk. Walking can be such a beautiful and peaceful experience, it can be felt through mindful walking. Let us know how to do a Mindful Walk and why it is necessary.
What is Mindful Walking: -
It is important to first understand the word Mindful, which means to be calmly aware of the activities going on inside and outside, which includes all thoughts, events, feelings. Mindful walking means being aware of your every step and breath and watching things happening around you, watching the nuances comfortably, paying attention to the sudden smells and looks. Usually, the person walking has a special purpose, is quick to reach somewhere.
But under Mindful Walking, the focus is on the coordination of breaths and footsteps, which develops the person's tendency to live in the present. And the matter of living in this present is mentioned in meditation and meditation. Although it may sound easy to listen to, that is, but its regular practice gives multifaceted results. In today's era, it is advisable to stay maximum in homes for the purpose of preventing infection and there is an atmosphere of stress, so it can be done by staying indoors. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this. Stand upright at home or the place where you have taken a walk. How are you feeling Now start walking? In general, walk a little slower than the speed at which you move. When taking steps, feel the weight of the body going from heel to claw. Feel breathing and giving up. Hear the surrounding sounds such as the movement of leaves from the air, smell the grass, and observe the activity of shadows. That is, every movement happening around you has to listen and feel careful. Take full care of your body and the surrounding environment. During this time keep the mobile away from yourself, as this will distract attention.
You can do it whenever you want: -
For this, you can schedule 5 to 10 minutes of the day or even more with continuous practice. A person's mind is a repository of brain thoughts and memories and every thought and memory has special experiences and reactions attached to it. It is natural that they cannot be forced to spontaneously grow and come back again and again. Being mindful helps a person to regularize these thoughts and memories.
Benefits of this Walking: -
There are many Mindful Walking helps the brain to avoid giving unwanted reactions to unwanted events and things, which keeps the brain light. Doing this develops a deeper understanding of things or the ability to think closely. Stagnation occurs in nature, as a result, anger, and stress begin to decrease. If you have been going through any sorrow or pain for a long time, then it helps in getting relief from that suffering. Increases concentration and patience and helps to be real to the surrounding environment, which helps in better emotional, physical, and mental health. Not only this - positive results are seen in professional and personal life. Mindful walking can be done at any time. Special postures, tools, a quiet environment, etc. are needed. It can be done at any time of the day in peace or even in normal noise. Along with being mindful, walking keeps the body moving which is also good for physical health.
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