| Treadmill meditation is a way to not only exercise | | | | a way to truly "exercise" the mind. You walk |
| your body, but also simultaneously relax your | | | | through life with words and actions flying at you |
| mind. It may sound a bit strange, but it is a | | | | at an unstoppable rate. The mind rants on and on |
| perfect combination to make your treadmill | | | | about paying bills, cooking dinner, picking the kids |
| workout timeless. | | | | up, meeting the work deadline and so on. But with |
| Before addressing the two together, it is | | | | mindful meditation, you are stopping the ranting |
| important to fully understand what meditation is. | | | | and focusing on one thing. |
| Meditation | | | | Mindful Walking |
| It is a discipline where the person strives to go | | | | You may hop on the treadmill and sigh. How are |
| beyond the "thinking" mind into a deeper state of | | | | you going to get through the next half an hour? |
| relaxation or awareness. Although, meditation has | | | | Treadmill meditation may be your answer. Instead |
| been a core for many religions, it can be done | | | | of drowning your session in TV watching, being |
| without any religious intent. Some practitioners | | | | aware of every step and help you enter deeply |
| believe that it is a way of life, and the word | | | | into the present. |
| "meditation" means "a cessation of the thought | | | | So many times, treadmill users miss a step or |
| process". Some may misunderstand that | | | | lose their balance because their mind is lost in a |
| meditation is some sort of spiritual practice where | | | | thought, or their attention is on a song or |
| the practitioner sits down with their eyes closed | | | | magazine. With treadmill meditation, you can enter |
| and empties the mind of thoughts to gain peace. | | | | a state of flow. You are taking it one step at a |
| This is a form of meditation, but being in the | | | | time. Think about how your foot touches the |
| moment and focusing on what you are doing | | | | treadmill belt and pushes off, or what sound is |
| without letting your mind wander is also | | | | made when it touches it. |
| meditation. While on a treadmill, being mindful can | | | | Once you've practiced treadmill meditation, you'll |
| really help you get the perfect workout. | | | | probably notice that your workout is less dreaded. |
| Mindful Meditation | | | | Also, keeping your mind focused will become |
| This is a form of meditation which focuses on | | | | easier. Treadmill meditation is an interesting twist |
| being fully present. This meditation may appeal to | | | | to any walk, and this type of mind discipline can |
| those who aren't looking for a spiritual focus, but | | | | assist you in other areas of your life. |