Walking Meditation: Slow Down, Wake Up [Novato]

Walking meditation is exactly what it sounds like: we walk slowly and deliberately, using the body in motion as the anchor for attention. It is one of the oldest meditation forms, and for many people it is easier than sitting still, because there is always something to come back to, the feel of each step.

Here is what we will actually do. We gather and I give a short, plain orientation (about 5 minutes). We walk a gentle, mostly flat route at a slow pace for roughly 40 minutes, with a few pauses to reset. I offer light guidance along the way and then leave stretches of silence so you can settle in. We close with a few minutes to share or simply stand together before heading off.

This is for everyone: total beginners, experienced sitters who want to try moving practice, hikers who want a slower gear. There is no chanting, no dogma, and no fitness requirement.
Bring water, comfortable shoes, and clothes for the weather.