Mindful Walking | by Madisyn Taylor Many of us take the benefits of walking for granted. Each day we limit the steps we take by driving or sitting for long periods of time. But walking even a few blocks a day has unlimited benefits  not only for our health, but our spirit as well, for as we walk, we connect with the earth. Even when walking on concrete, the earth is still beneath us, supporting us. Walking lets our body remember simpler times, when life was less complicated. This helps us slow down to the speed of our body and take the time to integrate the natural flow of life into our cellular tissue. Instead of running from place to place or thinking about how much more we can fit into our day, walking allows us to exist in the moment. Each step we take can lead us to becoming more mindful of ourselves and our feelings. Walking slows us down enough not only to pay attention to where we are in our body, but also to our breath. Taking time to simply notice our breath while we walk, through the length of our inhales and exhales, and becoming attuned to the way in which we breathe is taking a step towards mindfulness. When we become more mindful, we gradually increase our awareness of the environment around us and start to recognize that the normal flow of our thoughts and feelings are not always related to where we are in the present moment. Gradually we realize that the connection we have with the earth and the ground beneath our feet is all that is. By walking and practicing breathing mindfully we gain a sense of calm and tranquility -- the problems and troubles of the day slowly fade away because we are in the 'now'. The simplicity and ease of a walking practice allows us to create time, space and awareness of our surroundings and of the wonders that lie within. Taking a few moments to walk each day and become more aware of our breath will in turn open the door for the beauty of the world around us to filter in. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Joan Ranquet Many people say, "if only my dog could talk" or "my cat is acting funny" or they simply can't understand why their sweet loving horse is suddenly bucking. Everyone secretly wishes they could communicate with animals. What if you could hear what they had to say? What if they truly understood what you wanted them to hear? What if you had a simple and effective system for connecting and communicating with your animals? Animal communication is demystified when you realize how much you are already doing it. If you come home from work, after a stressful day, they are aware of it. If you are not on your "game" because of your physical health, they are aware of it. This is where animal communication begins. In this 8 week course you will learn easy to use tools, proven effective to reveal and enhance your communication with animals. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. HIIT Yoga Fusion 2. 14 Day Spinal Reset 3. Contact Your Angels for Empowerment 4. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 5. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 6. Fit and Fierce Over 40 7. 21 Day Yoga Body! 8. Find True Love in 27 Days 9. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 10. 21 Day Booty Core
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