Conscious Breathing - Part 2

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Conscious Breathing - Part 2

Last week, we discussed breathing as a focal point for creating balance in human experience. We also delineated a simple sitting technique designed to demonstrate the impact of conscious breathing. Today, we will expand upon last week’s experience and bring it into a more active context.

This is a walking meditation that utilizes a focus on breathing as a means of maintaining awareness along with physical activity. It is recommended that you choose an outdoor location where there is fresh air and natural surroundings, although your own neighborhood will serve very well even if it does not fit that description. The technique involves walking briskly with a focus on your breath as follows:

Beginning with your breath at equilibrium, begin walking and timing your in-breath to the count of seven along with seven walking steps. You can actually count one, two, three.....as you take one, two, three steps, etc. When you have reached seven, ideally your breath is fully in and then you begin to count down, seven, six, five....etc., as you slowly release the breath, also in time with your steps. You will walk like this, with a continuous focus on your breathing in relation to your walking steps for at least 7 - 10 minutes. You may go longer if you wish.

When you are complete with this walking meditation, come to a place where you can sit and make some written notes on your experience. How do you feel now in your "state of being"? Are you tired or energized? Are you emotionally contented and uplifted or down? Is your mind more clear and sharp or are you experiencing dullness or fatigue?

If you feel this experience was a beneficial one for you, you may incorporate it into your daily life. It will assist you in creating your life more consciously.

Mark McCoid
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