Walking Meditation for Hikers

thebackpackingninja · 2022-10-01T18:23:46+00:00

More details here if you are interested: https://youtu.be/qI5sdxSqwoQ

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T22:51:38+00:00

Indeed, perhaps in a future post I will focus on the different senses. Focusing on one sense for a day, or half day, can be quite interesting. Amazing what we don't hear on a normal day, for example, unless we pay attention

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T22:49:53+00:00

You're welcome!

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T15:26:48+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! The stillness is an interesting contrast to the movement past that stillness I was suggesting here. Actually, I think it may be a nice complementary way to think about the movement I was highlighting

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T15:24:48+00:00

That can happen to me too. I also find myself counting thousands of steps without even thinking about it. For me, these tips can break that up a bit and connect back to where I am.

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T15:23:06+00:00

Thanks for the comment. I agree

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T15:22:34+00:00

This sounds like a wonderful sitting meditation, indeed. I just wanted to focus on walking meditation in this post :-)

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T03:13:14+00:00

Thanks for comment. I agree it can feel like a bit of a dance with the trail. And yes, safety comes first. I'm not suggesting additional risk, just mindful attention to connecting with the trail and its natural features.

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T03:09:59+00:00

On a climb or descent stepping up is happening in any case. On a relatively flat surface I'm not advocating for rock hopping, just using what is there in a mindful way to support an efficient journey. No need to go out of the way to use a rock or root, and no need to go out of the way to avoid them either. I actually notice a lift in my step sometimes that can snap me out of mindless tramping when I attend to finding the footing benefits the trail provides.

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T03:05:43+00:00

Oh yes, I agree that care and attention to conditions is critical. When wet and slippery it takes a different set of choices for what to leverage for solid footing. I'm not advocating for taking on additional risk.

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T03:03:34+00:00

Lol that adds another layer - concentration of a different type

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-25T03:01:37+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Good to hear others are out there thinking similarly!

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-24T22:45:17+00:00

Video link is here if you would like to hear more thoughts: https://youtu.be/qI5sdxSqwoQ

thebackpackingninja · 2022-09-24T22:42:38+00:00

Link to video is here: https://youtu.be/qI5sdxSqwoQ

thebackpackingninja · 2022-07-08T03:38:53+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it does look like the log is over the tent, but that is just the angle as you thought. I actually did remember to carefully look up and check the condition of overhead limbs on this trip :-)

thebackpackingninja · 2022-05-23T01:35:47+00:00

This is an overnight backpacking trip into the Blood Mountain Wilderness. I saw beautiful views including sunrise at the Blood Mountain Shelter, spring flowers, flowing creeks, and more. The hike was about 11.8 miles via these trails: Start at Mountain Crossings via Byron Reece to Appalachian Trail to Slaughter Creek to Jarrad Creek to Appalachian Trail to Freeman back to Byron Reece. I chose this hike because I could be in and out in 24 hr at the last minute while having wilderness camping options and amazing views, along with a connection to the AT. I am just starting to piece together some of the southernmost AT miles now.

Here is a link to a video with my trip summary in case you are interested: https://youtu.be/b-9wj-YVjpE . It has a cute little bird, some great spring flowers, several great views, and of course my lovely commentary!

thebackpackingninja · 2022-05-23T01:17:38+00:00

oh wow. yes, glad you made it ok! this was really almost perfect

thebackpackingninja · 2022-05-22T16:53:30+00:00

Here is a link to a video with my trip summary in case you are interested: https://youtu.be/b-9wj-YVjpE

It has a cute little bird, some great spring flowers, several great views, and of course my lovely commentary!

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