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Helpful Hints to Prepare for Mindful Walking
As you begin the formal practice of mindful walking it is helpful if you can clear yourself a path about 10 to 15 feet long. It is also helpful to do this in bare feet or with your socks on. The idea is to walk in one direction and when you get to the end, simply turn around, paying attention to how you do even this, and then walk in the other direction. You don’t have to walk at any particular speed, but if you are new to this practice you may find it easier to move slowly because this will give you greater contact with sensations as they arise.
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Mindful Walking Exercise
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Before You Begin
Clear yourself a path about 10 to 15 feet long.
Then listen to and follow the prompts in the audio.
This exercise will take about 10 minutes.
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Inquiry Into Mindful Walking
- What sensations did you notice in your body during the practice?
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- What thoughts or emotions did you notice during the practice?
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- In what ways did you respond when you noticed your mind wandering during the practice?
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- What parts of the practice did you find challenging?
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- What parts did you enjoy?
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Mindful Walking in an MBCT Group
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Slowing Down
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