Breath of fresh air,
Walking meditation.
This meditation has been designed as the ideal way to factor in some connection to your day.
You can use it as a tool at lunchtime to support you in resetting,
Or even after work to support you in transitioning from one space to the next.
This meditation is designed as a moving meditation,
And is best enjoyed with headphones and a walk.
The walk can be anywhere and at any pace.
There may be pockets of silence for you within this meditation just to be with.
And just walk as you travel.
Breath of fresh air.
Through this walking meditation,
We will connect consciously and unconsciously to our breath.
This magical yet invisible source of health.
Building our health mentally,
Emotionally and spiritually.
In the words of Eckhart Tolle,
Being aware of your breath forces you into the present moment.
The key to all inner transformation.
Whenever you are conscious of the breath,
You are absolutely present.
You may also notice that you cannot think and be aware of your breathing.
Conscious breathing stops your mind.
So commencing your walk,
Starting with a nice deep inhale and sighing with your exhale.
Placing the day with your breath dropping into a beautiful space for you.
A space where you can get back to you.
Firstly walking and acknowledging how are you feeling.
Connecting with thought and checking in.
Allowing all the thoughts and feelings to come to the surface to be processed.
Have that conversation in your mind as you walk.
Be your own best listener.
It may be the first initial chatters of fighting the urge to walk that you hear.
I should really be doing this.
I can't be bothered.
I'm too tired,
Etc.
Just allowing it all to come.
Then taking a deep breath in again.
Sighing releasing those shoulds or thoughts.
And again breathing deeply and sighing just starting to land in this moment.
Where are you walking?
Begin to take a look around.
What do you see?
Notice how when you were stuck in the thinking you missed the being.
Maybe when you first began your walk you walked a little in autopilot.
And that's okay.
Notice all awareness.
So repeating as you walk on each step.
All I have is here and now.
All I have is here and now.
Staying with each step.
All I have is here and now.
Repeat this as you walk for a moment.
Allowing each word to land with a step.
Using the repetition of the words to silence the overthinking or thoughts.
Simply building towards being comfortable with only our breath.
We can guide the brain and train it just like any other muscle.
Just building repetition and strength and positivity.
Just walking.
All I have is here and now.
Walking.
Repeating.
Are you aware of your breath as you repeated the words?
Probably not.
There are so many actions we do unconsciously and breathing is just one of the many incredible things our body does.
Connecting back with some long deep breaths in through the nose and out through the nose.
In through the nose and out through the nose.
This time just repeating.
Just in your mind.
My past does not define my future.
I can choose a different route or path at any time.
Use your walk as an analogy for life.
Are you truly present or walking in autopilot?
As you walk noticing your breath,
Noticing if it's sped up or slowed down.
Just checking in with your breathing.
And as you breathe,
Noticing the temperature of your breath.
Feeling the breath travel within your body.
As you walk and breathe,
Considering the season you're in.
Spring summer autumn or winter.
Noticing what signs can you see reflected around you of the season.
Definitely smile to yourself as you breathe,
Connecting with the world around you.
Recognizing that the whole world,
Yourself included,
Is a living,
Breathing,
Ever-changing environment.
Enjoying this reflection.
Teaching with the seasonality.
Beginning to bring balance to mind and body.
Breathing in for four and out for four.
Balancing the inhale and exhale.
Again,
Trying to breathe through the nose where possible.
And as you breathe and walk and count.
So many other magnificent changes are taking place within you.
Your immune system is building.
Your focus and clarity are improving.
Stress and anxiety are being released.
You're allowing stress hormones to be released.
And most importantly,
You're building a better relationship with you.
Continuing the walking and counting in for four and out for four.
Releasing the counting.
Becoming aware of your bodily movements,
Your feet.
Stepping on the ground,
Your arms gently swinging.
Hips moving.
Notice how this unconscious act changes as you do it mindfully.
Giving gratitude for the opportunity to connect with your body in this way.
As you finish your walk,
I wish you to inhale and then as you exhale,
Release through your mouth as if you're blowing a dandelion.
Gently smiling.
You visualize making a wish on that dandelion as you exhale.
Relaxing your jaw.
Breathing deeply,
You may choose to stop here or continue your walking journey.
Feeling calmer,
More connected and present.
Just the breath of fresh air you needed.
With so much love from my heart to yours.
Breathe deep.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
You you
