How to do Walking Meditation with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Many of us think of meditation as something done in a seated position on the floor or in a chair. However, meditation is not limited only to that. Walking meditation is designed to bring our body and mind together as we walk through our daily life. In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche discusses why walking meditation is beneficial but also why it can be challenging.
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[@rdvgrd6]

"It helps to integrate meditation into everyday life". That’s it, right there.

[@gg2023]

I really like the "this is finish now" at the end :D feels nice

[@censura1210]

sounds like dropping the sword. Or like saying "this is KAPUT" 😂

[@gg2023]

@@censura1210 I haven't heard of either xD

[@SandeepKumar-hk1lv]

U gave me a new life from deep depression, stress to joyful. Transform from depressive mind to calm workable pliable.

[@Irish4746]

Hi, how are you doing? I hope you are doing well and are happy.

[@JagdeepSandhuSJC]

I have found that meditation and mindfulness don't help with my bipolar condition. I stay mindful during waking hours but when I feel that my depression is going to return it is usually too late. The depression cycle is unstoppable. I am able to better manage my highs since mindfulness stops me from acting too quickly. Before mindfulness I would become rash in my spending habits and sexual conquests.

[@Bonpu]

I often find walking meditation easier than sitting meditation. The rhythmic, repetitive action of walking provides the mind with something to rest on (much like the usual breath), there is a natural experience of stillness in motion, of flow, and of connectedness with the environment through tactile sensations. I also find it easier to attain a sense of stability and balance in walking than in sitting with an imperfect posture. It just works for me.

[@candcce]

I totally agree this is very clever !

[@monikavarma4]

Absolutely.. even I can’t sit and meditate

[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

I do it on my dog walk through the woods, it is a great way to be.

[@monikavarma4]

Walking in nature and chanting is my way …

[@millennialtitomonk]

Walking meditation works "better" for me, too! I love doing it in nature like in the mountains.

[@456inthemix]

Yesterday I had long walk in the forest and it felt like meditation 🌲🍂🍁🌲🌲🚶‍♂️🌲🌲🚶‍♀️.🌲🌲🌲🍁🍂 Thank you Rinpoche

[@koehean9043]

🙏🙏🙏Thank you Mingyur Rinpoche

[@mymeditationmarathon]

Thank you Rinpoche 🙏 I wish all of us can be safe, healthy, and happy 🙏🙏🙏 May the blessings of the Triple Gem always be with you

[@amitdahal1698]

For ppl with a bad back, this is a great alternative

[@DijaVlogsGames]

I try to meditate on my way to the train every morning. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. This may help me improve my technique. Thanks!

[@chuckebbs7541]

Not to sound weird but when you are feeling like it is not working, that is a deeper part of yourself, your subconscious, being stimulated to release deep pain and anxiety that you may not even be aware of. When that happens, "it is not working" just think that all it takes is time just wait patiently and see what happens.

[@patchi657]

Another point to note that may help is when you think "it's not working", realize that it is a very common experience and that it is ok. Do not beat yourself up, do not push yourself too hard, meditation is just like everyday life there is both good and bad days. Accepting that it's not working is also in essence, meditation, so you should view it as a good thing. May you be happy and continue this path to be free from suffering :)

[@kinnusai4432]

When meditation doesn't go as well, the intention to meditate is still there. I think that's very important. Sometimes I have the same experience, like my meditation didn't go as well as before. Sometimes I'm more easily distracted. But we're students and every time is a learning experience. Learning about our minds and how they work. Success is often preceded by many failures. Wishing you success and a good meditation experience :)

[@cheyennealvis8284]

On days when it's not working try your best not to be aware and try your best to be lost in thought.

[@GallumA]

everyone with their theories. It not working, is also it working. In fact, it is working even better when it doesn't work. When it does work, that is lovely and nice, when it doesn't work, you are actually doing much more with the meditation. This is mingyur rinpoche's teaching. You cannot 'do awareness' wrong, merely being aware of whatever it is you're aware of on purpose, that is meditation even when you can't do it.

[@SonamHoani]

Mingyur Rinpoche has changed my life so much. Now I share meditation on my channel too. He’s a true inspiration and my goal is to find a kind of meditation which is compatible with my daily life, so I never have to stop! :D

[@namo6529]

Thank you rinpochey for this precious message

[@rush2795]

I used to do this while walking my dog. Been slacking lately on the mindfulness, so I'm gonna be doing this tomorrow morning. Thank you Rinpoche!

[@jennybengtsson1223]

Something that might make it easier is remembering to breath during the walk or breathing in the same tempo as your steps.

[@gauravsinghbedi6536]

My Love and Gratitude to You Yongey Mingyur Rinponche...You are a Beautiful Soul.... Looking forward to meet you. Thank you

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[@གངསརིའིསྤུནཟླ]

Thank you so much Rinpoche la for teaching about walking 🚶 meditation 🧘‍♂️ ☸️🌸🙏🙏🙏🌸☸️

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[@nowornever07]

Many many thanks, dear Rinpoche Laa 🙏🌹♥️ May your wisdom n knowledge alwayz be shining towards us all 🌷🌎

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[@bhutanesebeatboxer]

Thank you Rinpoche for making us aware LA!!! Rinpoche is doing very great helping us and all the sentient beings!!! I am glad and really appreciate LA !!! Force be always with you La!!!! Stay healthy and Take a good care LA!!! 😊🤗

[@jamienaru]

Wonderful! I also find this very helpful: Meditator becomes aware of a number of stages in the process. 1. Lift 2. Bend 3. send 4. drop 5. put 6. press Then add,Intending to lift - lifting Intending to bend - bending This training will synthesize into awareness of what mind is attending to.

[@stevior]

I can only speak for myself here, but sitting meditation helped me to get in touch with myself. For many years I thought that a part of me had died, but it was ever present and tended to manifest itself in negative ways. Talk about the chaos of everyday life. What it really wanted was attention, and I describe it as a wounded part of myself. Now, when I engage with others there's a part that shows, but I can notice the same thing I noticed within me. A person I meet might not notice this, but it's almost as if I recognize that part of their-self that they don't. In doing so, it is as though I bring that part into a positive light, so they don't have to. At least, for me, this is now an intuitive way to connect with other people.

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[@buddhistsocietyofiowa]

This video is great! Walking meditation can be so powerful and meaningful, but does not always have to be very slow and methodical. We love YMR's teachings! He is such a blessing to us all! Sadhu x 3!

[@erinnfitzgerald6257]

Thank you 🙏 I'm a meditation teacher & have taught the walking meditation as one technique. I suggest going somewhere in nature where there's no noisy traffic nor lots of people, if possible of course. Also whenever possible to walk on natural surfaces with barefeet (which is also "earthing"). As we walk, breathe deep but not forced breaths into the abdomen & to walk with purpose, ie to set the intention of what we're doing & focus on putting one foot in front of the other. Then as we walk, feel the sensation of the air/wind on the body, to feel cool air enter the nostrils as we inhale & warmer air on the exhalation. Also when we walk with barefeet, have awareness of the sensations between the soles of our feet & whatever surface we're walking on. I suggest to do it alone but it's ok to do with a friend as long as we don't talk & don't be too close to each other's energetic field 👣🙌

[@jennybengtsson1223]

It can also be interesting to do it in a crowded area as it forces you to be aware if you judging anyone or yourself and to recenter your focus

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[@marlon1089]

Thank you so much Rinpoche🙏❤

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Life is a journey, find the right path.

[@luciagiolla8880]

Mingyur Rinpoche! Infnita Gratidão!!!

[@fretnesbutke3233]

So grateful for our dear Rinpoche !

[@eddycurb8164]

The best thing in 21century is walking meditation. If plus music its awesome. Healthy thing. I practice 3 hours everyday. Tell about it everyone

[@nicolashachfeld3770]

I am doing a long time walking meditation. But not just walk. It helps a lot to do walkingmeditation in the morning when Iam to tired to sit. First walking than sitting.

[@rastafella420]

I am very grateful for your teachings :)

[@edoardodardi57]

The Teachings seem so simple yet clear.That is the approach of a true Master in my humble opinion.🙏Thank you.🙏💖

[@M-M911]

Oooh my God… I didn’t think it was possible! This is what I do! I walk meditating and I kind feel like I am gone! It’s so good!

[@jalajamenon8664]

Thank you Master🙏🙏🙏

[@oAgL214]

Thank you! I'd really like for you to do more guided meditations! Something about you has literally helped with my chronic pain!

[@krusbaer11]

There's lot of practices for chronic pain that focus on mind-body nowadays. Hope you have looked into that as well. I'm almost pain free now after over 10 years with back pain.

[@feelbiophilic2085]

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[@willyh.r.1216]

Sleeping meditation is my favorite, 0-absolute thinking and 100% peaceful during a non-recollection of dream.

[@Awaken.01]

Thank you Rinpoche la🙏

[@miyakern]

Thank you very much for this beneficial advice, Rinpoche!

[@cinaraandrade8395]

Gratidão, Mestre.🙏💎❤️

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[@BishalGautam-bgf]

Thank you Rinpoche ! It really helped. Had been thinking about this long time.

[@minupuningkotin]

You are a life saviour Rimpoche. Following your advice brought so much difference in my life

[@MrEpicFlair]

The easiest way for me is watching my breath as I walk wherever I'm going. Just be aware of the air coming in and out from your body without controlling it.

[@namastesecretsofmeditation7910]

Thanks for this it realy relax me and make me feel good

[@Tora_74]

Thank You Rinpoche. When I walk (almost every day), or when I am running my mind is always empty and relaxed. Focused on breathing and the movement. Which hardly happens while I try to do meditating sitting. I guess I should do walking as my daily meditation.

[@ayeaye1363]

That's good. Some people prefer walking meditation to sitting meditation. However, our meditation teacher discouraged that. We should be able to meditate in any position. The most important thing is ability to maintain the awareness continuously. Sounds like you are doing fine anyway.

[@Tora_74]

@@ayeaye1363 thank you! I always try to meditate just sitting listening to my breathing, but my mind really switches off and focuses on one thing, when I do move. If I knit for example it is the same when I walk, my mind focuses on what I am doing, how I am doing it and can not think on anything else. Anyway thank you for your thoughts and help.

[@ayeaye1363]

@@Tora_74 It is still much better than not practsing at all. How about any other position e.g. lying down, standing up position etc. Awareness comes and goes but we must keep practising. Meditation is the most essential skill we all should learn and practise. I used to feel miserable most of the time and get angry easily. Now I feel much more relaxed and at peace.

[@Tora_74]

If I do meditate lying I tent to fall asleep. But standing works somethimes while I do the cooking or dishwashing. Funny as it is, when I use my hands or I move, it is easyer for me to switch my mind of. I agree that meditating is important both for our body and mind.

[@ayeaye1363]

@@Tora_74 It is better if you fall asleep, while you are meditating. Do you notice you are still meditating in your dream?

[@devika_25]

In 2018, you're the reason I got into the spirituality sphere .your video showed up on my feed , I was intrigued by it and started Meditation. I am speechless ,how it has transformed me 🙏 I'd only say you're the reason where I am, joyfully living ♥️🌸🙏 you're my teacher 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cctvmanbob]

Many video's of wlking meditation say it should be slow , this I find difficult , I walk a lot , but have not meditated for this reason. So, thank you for explaining that it can be at my natural pace and what to take notice of ..

[@gardensofthegods]

Years ago we learned a certain type of walking meditation where the hands are clasped over the navel in a certain way . And yes Barefoot and deliberate steps that were more on the slow side but our teacher did say they had also learned walking meditation where they go faster and they even had running meditation !

[@gardensofthegods]

I'm not saying to walk barefoot outside if the environment isn't right but when you do it indoors you're supposed to usually be barefoot and concentrate mostly on the feeling of your feet touching the floor .

[@Pulkitom]

Thank you !

[@Ansh-vajra]

Mindful walking 🙏🙏🙏

[@rafaelramos1485]

Thanks 🙏

[@piairawan]

I believe ,what ever you we as long as we are aware of what we do and enjoying the moment ,be at the present moment ,thats meditation .

[@G_S-pz8zd]

Thank you... my Buddha guide

[@tertia0011]

Simple technique & effective. Daily sitting & walking meditation is good for mind & body. Walking contemplation is similar but mind is mulling some sutra or scripture or technique - often inspiration or insight develops during course of walking contemplation.

[@Anna-qo2tr]

I truly like this format - with special effects and nature sounds! Please continue this! :)

[@manorueda1432]

Thank you 😌

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[@nima4719]

Every day I go to draw water from my neighbour's home it takes 2min to reach their, what I noticed that I don't even realized the weight of water that I carried ,I was so lost in my thoughts, it's happened several times. I couldn't able to appreciate the beauty of nature, I was in a autopilot mode. Most of the time, I am like that. I will try walking meditation to be more aware of my surroundings and myself.

[@florynmarta6856]

Meditate is the best thing in ower life!

[@spudinator1522]

I cant help but keep walking instead of taking a break and looking around and noticing the nature and the feeling

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[@hundekacke]

I will try that on my way to yoga class.

[@wisdomtoknowthedifference]

Very useful! I'd like to try it next time I go out or maybe just at home. 😃

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[@mayurmohod1111]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu❤

[@millennialtitomonk]

What a freeing invitation to walk naturally! I used to have a misconception that to meditate or contemplate while walking means I have to intentionally walk slowly. What this did to me was that I became more preoccupied with policing my pace rather than flowing with what was happening in and around me. I guess this applies to breathing as well? Breathe naturally instead of modifying one's breathing?

[@kamilkucharski3267]

Thank you for this lesson 🙏

[@AnnaIsokoski]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💎💎💎

[@GallumA]

I would love to hear a talk on changing wrong beliefs. I have recently been finally facing painful things I have carried, and I've discovered that the pain in them is held in beliefs that I adopted before I was old enough to choose what I believed. As I practice, it gets a little easier every day to overcome and experience life without them, but sometimes they come back as if they are an old habit that I forget I no longer do. I've discovered a lot about my mind is habitual, almost random, and that is ok. but I would like to bring about a true change in belief, to a correct one, one I know to be better for me and everyone around me. Achieving right belief.

[@insalubriousdithyramb1742]

Happy Diwali Rinpoche. Tashi Delek and lots of love. 🙏❤

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Thank you very much...🙏🙏🙏

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Thanks 🙏

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[@sumeetjoshi8020]

While on my way to office, I tried walking meditation, I ended up in the park😬

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[@julianp.2233]

Running😁

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Lmao

[@DevAnggraini]

😂 thanks for making me smile

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😂

[@h0ph1p13]

Thank you!

[@sanatanayogavidya2341]

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah ( May all beings be happy )

[@dreamsylvia]

Thank you 🙏

[@MakesPaintings]

Thanks very much for that.

[@davidvasiljevic4788]

Rinpoche makes it so simple : )

[@sumit6122]

Wow👌.

[@jennybengtsson1223]

I usually do sat down or laid down meditation or just breathing techniques. But I will definitely be giving this a try. Even though it seems a bit hard due to the inner focus and focus on one self

[@harisravani5519]

Thanks sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Laid2Sleep]

Thank you

[@ilovenycsomuch]

I’m just starting to try meditation & my family & I already go on night walks. So I just try really hard to force myself to focus on all the sounds around me. It’s easier considering there’s so many bugs chirping everywhere we go🦗

[@barunsiddhartha6581]

Very good

[@dsethi05]

Thank you .

[@arek6296]

Ultimately one should be in meditation all the time, no matter what activity is being performed - it actually shouldn't even matter. Start by watching your body if it becomes easy, start watching the mind. If you master those things, liberation is not far away - more or less, those are Osho's words.

[@g.s.manikandan7617]

Super master

[@mikeneidlinger8857]

I started practicing Silat and Escrima in 1993 and Taiji, Bagua and Xingyi in 2008. I am too disabled to train now. I just practice a little bit. I am reading The Tibetan Book Of The Dead. I have been learning Buddhist Meditation for 8 years. I learned Taoist techniques from books a long time ago. The teachings of The Buddha have aided me immensely. I lived in the forest for a year and fasted 45 days before I had studied meditation. I can't walk much I will focus when I walk!

[@MrBANGALOREBOYS]

Free your mind.. Thank you John Denver

[@quarinteen1]

This is essentially mindfulness.

[@bodhiyatra623]

🙏🙏🌷🌷buddha saranam

[@ICHBIN0000]

Wünsche euch frohe Weihnachten 🎄❤️ Heute ist ein guter Tag zum erwachen und wieder Dich selbst (und nicht diese Illusion bzw diesen Traum) wahrzunehmen. Du bist liebendes Bewusstsein (LIEBE❤️). Richte deine Wahrnehmung wieder auf dein wahres ICH und nicht auf diese Illusion. Kommt nach Hause ❤️ Genießt das Weihnachten und die besinnlichen Tage in dem ihr euch auf euch selbst besinnt. Frohe Weihnachten 🎄 ❤️😘❤️

[@incircleperformer]

Also moving meditation! All the forms... (I used to call it self-named free Qigong) one of meditations(another one half-prostration meditation(self-called) it has benefits like all body is relaxed and minimum energy consumption and just mind because meditation normally is so hard for me unless serious order of a teacher or situation) I'm developing.. Love and compassion, I understand why is needed to mention both, they are of same quality area and related closely, compassion maybe is the most important part of love, maybe.

[@ayeaye1363]

If you meditate regularly, you think less. Therefore, the wholesome mind grows. That's why you feel you are developing loving kindness and compassion because you yourself feel at peace. Do you notice that you can also forgive the people who treated you badly in the past?

[@krishnadaskmkrishnadask4630]

Good Idea for Meditation blisseme

[@tinamacdonald5832]

A good stuff

[@danear2]

Good idea

[@rafadydkiemmacha7543]

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[@LuisaTaua-Cassidy-lk7jb]

Oh my goodness if you do walking meditation correctly is my understanding being mindful from the standing position then say starting with your left foot mindful of your inhale and as your left foot comes down you are exhaling. This is actually a very slow process at first until you get the hang of training your yourself to be mindful of all that is going on. I’m only at ten paces 😅 or I will hyperventilate 🙈❤️💫🙏🏽

[@shaynebergwever6268]

I have severe sciatica, I need to walk to maintain weight etc. I have shooting pain, I basically, leave my body in auto-pilot and place myself somewhere without pain.

[@jSpirituS7]

The slower the energy In the mind the slower the energy in the body.

[@razak8528]

Meditate in everything you do. In other words, just pay attention to your actions.

[@rahamdilyousafzai4780]

❤❤

[@curtrod]

when do I graduate to walking and chewing gum at the same time?

[@kolithamendis2780]

🙏🏼

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🙏🙏🙏

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🙏🙏🙏

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🙏🙏🙏

[@maddox3369]

Nice