Walking for Mental Health

This session will look at the benefits of meditative walking and walking in nature. Participants will review ideas for getting started with both types of walks, as well as labyrinth walking. The possible benefits of walking barefoot in grass, known as “grounding,” will also be presented.

Workshop Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Understand ways in which walking can provide stress relief
• Know some first steps for walking as a meditative practice
• Review labyrinth walking as a way to quiet the mind and recover a balance in life
• Know how to maximize the benefits of walking in nature
• Discuss the concept of physical “grounding