Most of the meditation techniques from well known disciplines such as Chinese, Transcendental Meditation and Tibetan are already being practiced by millions of followers worldwideare performed while. Normally, common meditation is practiced while sitting comfortably in an upright manner. It may be new and peculiar but there is a form of meditation known as walking meditation.

Meditation by walking is also focusing one’s thoughts but instead of using images, one shifts the focus to the walking experience itself. One has to be very intuitive and aware in performing this type of meditation since it takes some effort to focus since our eyes are open while walking. As opposite to sitting, the eyes must be closed so the thoughts could be filled with calming images. Walking on the other hand is an activity that engages full awareness since we may trip or stumble if we are not mindful the path we are treading.

A walking meditation begins with selecting a path preferably one that is connected to nature such as a forest or park that can enhance the activity. Having too many people around is quite distracting so choosing a quiet path in a forest , clearing or beach can help enhance the experience. In typical meditation a person is seated ,while in walking meditation the person must have presence of mind since its possible to trip over a rock. According to people who practice walking meditation, this makes their sense heightened since they cannot fall asleep or make the thoughts wonder lest their feet make them stumble .The mind must direct the body where it should go yet the consciousness is focused on the feet.For additional information on how the actual landing and lifting of the foot matters in walking meditation, search for numerous publications online about walking meditation. Usually, some instructional materials have sample music which can be used for this meditation that can enhance focus .