Calm Your Worries With Mindful Walking

When we’re anxious it can be hard to sit still and just breathe. Here’s a breathing exercise that helps us slow down our breathing and calm ourselves while incorporating walking in with our breaths. We begin walking at a slow-ish but comfortable pace, and then tie our breathing in with our footsteps. So we breathe in for three or four steps (or maybe more, or maybe just two steps, depending on how quickly we’re walking), and then breathe out for the same number of steps.

This breathing exercise can be very relaxing. And paying attention to our footsteps reconnects us with the present moment, and helps get us out of our heads, which reduces anxiety and worry. Paying attention to our footsteps can also shift our focus away from our worries and anxious thoughts.

Guided Walking and Breathing Meditation Instructions

Extended Guided Walking and Breathing Meditation

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