What if walking isn't just movement from point A to point B? This episode is for anyone who finds it nearly impossible to sit still for a traditional meditation practice, but still wants the clarity and calm that comes with it.
Breanna Rae, creator of the Walking Meditation app, joins Avik to talk about why pairing movement with mindfulness works better for so many people, why men in particular face extra pressure to skip rest entirely, and why there's no wrong way to do this as long as you're safe and present in your body.
About the Guest:
Breanna Rae is the creator of the Walking Meditation app and founder of the Rebel Mindfulness movement. She built her walking meditation practice after going through grief, career uncertainty, and financial struggle, and now guides others through more than 30 free guided walking meditations.
Key Takeaways:
- There's no single right way to do walking meditation. The only real rule is staying safe while you practice.
- Pairing movement with mindfulness can settle the mind faster than sitting still, especially for people who find stillness overwhelming.
- Even one minute of mindful walking, like the walk from your car to a store, counts as a real practice.
- Men in particular often face extra pressure to skip rest and mindfulness because it isn't tied to visible productivity.
- If you fall out of the habit, that's normal. The practice is always there to come back to without judgment.
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Episode Chapters:
[00:00] More Than Movement: what if walking shapes how we think and feel
[05:00] (approx.) The Biggest Misconception: why stillness isn't required for mindfulness
[11:30] (approx.) No Wrong Way to Do It: letting go of the rules around meditation
[18:00] (approx.) The Pressure to Always Produce: why slowing down can feel unbearable
[24:30] (approx.) Men, Masculinity, and Rest: the extra weight men carry around self-care
[31:00] (approx.) Starting Small: fitting mindful walking into an already full day
[36:30] (approx.) Coming Back to the Practice: what to do when it stops feeling automatic
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