Article: Regular practice of walking meditation reduces depression, anxiety, and worry. If you are already seeing a therapist for your anxiety and/or depression, walking meditation is a great supplement to your therapy. The awareness and focus that you practice when you meditate can give you greater insight into your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. This improved insight will make your therapy sessions more effective.Image:Do Walking Meditation Step 12.jpg|center]] Try doing 20 minutes of walking meditation, 3 times a week to get these benefits. You should see changes in 8-12 weeks. Walking meditation will also help you when you try to concentrate or focus throughout the day. If you practice walking meditation regularly, you can lower your blood pressure, decrease risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and decrease chronic pain symptoms. You can experience these benefits whether you are in good health or if you are managing other health conditions. You will usually experience some of these benefits after practicing walking meditation regularly for at least 8 weeks. You are also getting in some physical activity when you practice walking meditation. You may experience weight loss and improvement in your physical functioning as well. Life is very busy. You may be rushing to get from one place or always thinking about what is next on your to do list. Walking meditation gives you an opportunity to slow down and tune into your mind and your body. Walking meditation is based on Buddhist teachings that focus on the importance of living in the moment and being mindful. Mindfulness is achieved through by reflecting on your feeling, body, mind, and mental objects. If you have tried some form of meditation before, it may be easier for you to get in touch with your body by practicing walking meditation instead of other forms where you are sitting.

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