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You stepped away from the desk for a few minutes, and some part of you is quietly filing it under wasted time. This 9-minute guided walking meditation makes the case that attention runs in waves, then loosens the stiffness of sitting with a couple of clearing breaths and some easy movement. You head back in lighter and clearer, which is the entire point of stopping.
Safety note: Keep your eyes open and stay aware of your surroundings. Your safety always comes first. Follow the audio only as far as it's safe to do so.
What you'll explore:
- Why attention works in waves of focus and rest rather than in one long straight line.
- The practice of leaving the open tabs and the half-finished task back at your desk for a few minutes.
- How loosening the hands, the jaw and the shoulders drains the stiffness that sitting quietly builds up.
How to get the most out of this walk:
- Leave your phone behind, or at least in a pocket, so the break does not turn into more screen time.
- Let your arms swing properly as you walk instead of holding them still.
Step Into Calm is a daily walking meditation podcast where each episode is a short guided meditation to help you build mindfulness, ease stress, and find calm, clarity, and focus in just 10 to 15 minutes a day.
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