Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules:
- Walk with purpose!
- Be consistent!
- Remember everything count’s but not everything matters!
Meditation doesn’t seem to have a lot to do with Nordic walking, but the principles in a Yahoo News article provide some points that are applicable to Nordic walking.
Main point: “…people struggling with anxiety could be helped either by a daily pill (which could come with side effects) or a daily practice of mindfulness (which requires a substantial time commitment).”
More about it:
- “,,,there are alternative options that don’t involve medicine to help treat anxiety, that are just as effective.”
- “Side effects were more common among those who received the antidepressant.”
- “The mindfulness program, however, was time-consuming.”
- “…at a six-month follow-up, 58% of people in the Lexapro group were still taking the drug, while just 28% in the meditation group were still practicing mindfulness at least four days a week.”
Why it matters: “Mindfulness involves focusing on one single thing, usually breathing, or the sounds going on around you, and clearing the mind of other thoughts.”
Nordic walking can contribute to practicing mindfulness. Think about when you are fully engaged in a walk. There comes a point when your thoughts seem to clear up, and you begin focusing on the experience. Consider being intentional about it, and you may find you can meditate even when you’re moving.
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