There is little doubt that meditation exercises are an effective method of bringing down stress and teaching your body and mind to relax. But it’s not solely that, these exercises could also assist in the building of self-confidence and self-esteem. And above all, similar to any other exercise, it can help you preserve your good health and maintain you in good condition.

 

There are numerous types of meditation exercises that you could do. Their effectiveness will depend on their power to make you feel more relaxed and relieve you from stress. You might like to try walking meditation.

 

It is a form of meditation that monastics practise in monasteries. They intersperse walking meditation with periods of sitting meditation, and it usually takes place in a quiet area while reflecting or meditating on something. It is simple enough exercise so if you want to start with a walking meditation, follow the directions below.

 

When practising walking meditation, you need to find yourself a set path, and it is probably best not to become a spectacle to others especially if you walking slowly. It could be your living room,a field, a circular track, or maybe a big garden.

 

Begin by walking the path slowly so that you get to know the route.  Once you have become accustomed to it, start breathing in a slow and deep manner and then allow your breath to come out slowly. Whilst you practise this, attempt to be aware of your body. Experience or sense your entire body and be mindful of all its parts.

 

As you are walking try to mentally be conscious of how your body is functioning while it moves. Do not try to analyse every function or movement. You should just endeavour to be mindful of how your body is moving as you walk. Your challenge is to be mindful of this step and this breath.

 

In the beginning it may seem silly to some people. But precisely like any other variants of meditation, it’s not something that you should rush. You need to become at ease with it. Occasionally distractions will come and this is normal, particularly in the beginning when a thought might come into your head like: “This is ridiculous” or, maybe, “I must do the dishes”.

 

When thoughts like this come to you, just attempt to push them softly away, and carry on with your walk. You should try to do this for 10 or 15 minutes, take a little rest, and then carry on with your regular routine.

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