Mindful Movement | The "Slow Down" Stroll: 12-Minute 1,200 Steps Walk at a Deliberate Pace

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy this, please explore our other shows: OLDPodcast.com And join our free weekly newsletter to get a 200+ page workbook PDF to optimize your life (and the opportunity to get a beautiful hardcover version shipped to you absolutely free!): OLDPodcast.com/newsletter Most of us walk at the speed of whatever we are late for. This 12-minute walking meditation asks you to cut that pace roughly in half and hold it there, which is harder and more interesting than it sounds. Slowing your feet turns out to be a reliable way to slow everything else down too. 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 your natural walking speed is usually set by habit rather than by need. How a deliberately slower stride changes your breathing and your shoulders within a few minutes. The pull to speed back up, and what it tells you about the rest of your day. How to get the most out of this walk: Pick a quiet route where nobody is behind you waiting to pass. If you catch yourself accelerating, do not correct it sharply; just ease back down. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices