Why not try mindful walking meditation? Mindfulness walking meditation is often times done much slower than regular daily walks and usually requires you to concentrate on your body sensations and either remain focused or fix your mind on something else. This exercise is a bit difficult at first, since it requires you to really be as mindful as you can with both your eyes wide open and not let yourself get distracted. It is very important that your mind is completely still so that it can experience the benefits of the exercise without it straying. If your mind wanders then this exercise is not for you.
The benefits of mindful walking meditation are amazing. You can get more done in less time, have more fun, feel healthier and have more control over your life. This exercise has even been proven to aid in weight loss. The great thing about walking meditation is that it is so easy to do. In fact, most people only need to walk a few minutes each day for these great benefits.
When you first begin practicing mindful walking meditation, it will likely just be a few minutes each day but as you continue to practice you can slowly increase the amount of time that you spend walking. However, you should never become bored with this form of exercise. Boredom is one of the biggest deterrents from people starting any form of exercise so make sure that you never get bored with your walking mindful meditation sessions. If you do become bored then stop for a bit and start up a new meditation session.
The benefits of mindful walking meditation can be directly experienced through being able to control your bodily sensations. Many people have difficulty sitting still long enough to feel their entire body or sometimes even their mind. By using your breathing and relaxing techniques as you move forward on your daily stroll you will soon begin to notice that all of your sensations will become more centered and you will become more easily aware of them.
If you want to experience what it feels like to have your entire body centered and your mind becomes more easily aware of your sensations, then you should try some of the different mindfulness exercises that are designed for people who are experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. Mindfulness exercises for anxiety and panic attacks can help you release unwanted feelings and emotions through simply focusing your attention in on the sensations that you experience. In fact, one of the most popular exercises for treating anxiety disorders is called the mindfulness walk. When you take a walk while practicing mindful walking meditation, you will begin to develop an even stronger awareness of your bodily sensations as you walk.
Your heightened sense of awareness alone will allow you to start noticing all of the different sensations that you are feeling. This is when you will begin to take notice of how all of these different sensations are affecting your experience of life. As you practice your mindful walking meditation, you will soon realize that you will have developed a stronger and deeper awareness of your body and the world around you. Once you develop this new level of awareness, you will then be able to use your newfound skill to overcome your current level of anxiety. Through this exercise you will be able to control your breathing and your sensations so that you can live a much happier and fuller life.