Let's begin to explore walking meditation.
Great potential lies in the activity of meditation in action. Walking meditation is a great way to begin this.
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh writes…
“I like to walk alone on country paths, rice plants and wild grasses on both sides, putting each foot down on the earth in mindfulness, knowing that I walk on the wondrous earth. In such moments, existence is a miraculous and mysterious reality.
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth.
Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child-our own two eyes.
All is a miracle.”
The practice is very simple, just clasp your hands in front of your body. Have your body upright and yet relaxed. Walk slowly, maintaining your awareness of your breath, continuing to count your breath.
It's a very simple practice, one you can do every day.