Mindful Movement Meditation Once you begin to feel more connected to your hunger and fullness signals,
It's a good idea to add some movement to your life.
Exercise is beneficial to everyone.
So I like to refer to exercise as mindful movement because it shifts the mindset from punishment to love.
Mindful movement can be practiced during any form of activity.
Though today I will guide you through a mindful walk.
So get your running shoes on and head out the door with your phone or iPod to listen along.
Begin your walk with me one step at a time.
Breathe in deeply through the nose and exhale completely.
Feeling the fresh air rejuvenating the body.
Feeling the body with prana,
The essential life force energy,
Noticing your surroundings,
The sights,
Smells,
Sounds and textures,
Maybe even removing your shoes and feeling the earth beneath your feet.
Release your full awareness into the body.
Awareness traveling into your legs and feet.
Feel your foot connected to the earth beneath you,
Rounding you with each step.
Notice each little movement.
Notice when the foot comes in contact with the ground beneath you.
Notice how the muscles,
Joints and bones move in the toes,
Foot,
Ankle,
Legs and through the body to accommodate each part of your step.
See how different surfaces cause different sensations and preparation through the legs and feet.
Let your body and breath move with ease.
Notice how much more you can sense the activity and movement through the body when you turn off autopilot and tune in to yourself.
That full movement can be a great transitional tool to ease any anxiety after mealtime.
Feel free to write this down later in your breakup with your diet,
Workbook and journal on page 43 as an exit strategy.
As we walk together,
Focus into your present moment awareness.
Remember that you can apply this to any other form of activity by continually checking into the body and the breath as you move.
Enjoy the sense of connection and groundedness with you into the rest of your day and enjoy the rest of your walk.
Namaste.