When you think of mindfulness, what do you envision in your head? Do you think of a person sitting absolutely still with their legs-crossed and their eyes closed? This is how most people typically think of mindfulness, but this isn’t the only way to do it. For those who find sitting still excruciating rather than relaxing, practicing mindfulness while taking a walk is an excellent way of obtaining the same peaceful benefits. If you want to learn how to walk more mindfully—without looking like a weirdo—check out what this zen master has to say about mindfulness in motion.
Learn the art of walking mindfully from this zen master
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