Workplace Meditations - I

This series of posts will focus on meditations that you can doing during your work break.  Since so many of us work in jobs that are sedentary in nature, the first meditation we will discuss is a walking meditation.


Walking Meditation

This is one form of meditation I used regularly when I worked a cubicle job. The repetitive motion of your arms and legs aid in entering a meditative state.  So set your timer and start walking.  The object of this meditation is to focus your attention on each step that you take, concentrating on your movement and feeling your feet connect with the earth. 

Begin by walking at a brisk pace and then every 5 minutes slow it down until your steps are slow and deliberate. What makes this so great is you can do this at work, while walking the dog, anytime you have the time really. Just remember when your mind wanders, bring it back to the moment and focus on the movement of your arms or your feet.