When one thinks of meditation, it more often than not conjures up up images of sitting on the floor of a temple, incense and the word “om.” But what about taking a walk in the park, watching a sunset or another outdoor action? These can be meditative in nature as well. Read on to learn how to turn a easy walk into an do something of meditation.

* Breathe deeply as you walk. There is no need to close your eyes. Clear your mind, paying attention only to your breath and the impact of your steps on the earth.

* Align your mouthful of air with your steps. You may want to take 3 steps for each inhale, and 4 for each exhale.

* Repeat the meditation as often as likely.

* Before walking meditation, be sure you have at least 15 minutes to perform this exercise in privacy. You may want to turn off your phone or put it on silent. Pick an area in a usual setting, without the normal distractions.

* Start walking, careful about your steps. Try to step in a way that is comfortable, but also causes the least amount of collision on the earth.

Instructions

* After doing this meditation, you may feel keyed up or calm, depending on your individual situation.

* Developing a meditation practice takes time. Try a short amount of time to start, then work your way up to longer.

* If you have trouble staying listening carefully, try a guided meditation. You can put in a walkman or iPod and play it back as you walk.