Tuesday, September 13th, 2016
Focus: A balance between sitting and walking contributes to good health.
The Buddha described five specific benefits of walking meditation. The first is that one who does walking meditation will have the stamina to go on long journeys. The second benefit is that walking meditation brings stamina for the practice of meditation itself.
Thirdly, according to the Buddha, a balance between sitting and walking contributes to good health. Too much sitting can cause many physical ailments. But the shift of posture and the movements of walking revive the muscles and stimulate circulation, helping prevent illness.
The fourth benefit is that walking meditation assists digestion. Walking keeps the bowels clear. After a meal, and before sitting, one should do a good walking meditation to forestall drowsiness. Walking as soon as one gets up in the morning is also a good way to establish mindfulness.
Last, but not least, of the benefits of walking is that it builds durable concentration. As the mind works to focus on each section of the movement during a walking session, concentration becomes continuous.
Excerpted from the article:
10-Minute Walking Meditations Can Change Your Life
Written by Sayadaw U. Pandita