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    🌱 Practice

    Mindful Walking

    Stress illustration

    Walk slowly and deliberately, paying attention to each step, your breath, and the sensations of movement.

    Why it works

    Combines gentle exercise (which releases endorphins) with mindfulness (which calms the mind). Moving meditation is especially helpful when sitting still feels impossible.

    Feet

    Start walking slowly. Feel your heel make contact with the ground, then the ball of your foot, then your toes.

    Take about 1-2 minutes for this step.

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