The Mindful Walker: Rediscovering the Simple Path to a Healthier, Happier, More Peaceful Life

by Alex Strauss

Overview

Sometimes the simplest path is the best one.

We've all heard about the health benefits of exercise, fresh air, and mindfulness. But let's be real. Even with the best of intentions, most of us can barely manage to get to bed on time, let alone get to the gym, take up running, or learn to meditate. And guilt just adds to our stress!

But there is another way. Mindful Walking!

In this newly revised and expanded Edition of The Mindful Walker, science writer, coach, and certified Natural Mindfulness Guide Alex Strauss offers a simple, practical guide to harnessing the power of Nature connection to think more clearly and creatively, get in better shape, and feel more joy - in just minutes a day!

Leaning on her own experience as a business owner and working parent, and drawing from time-honored practices like forest bathing (shinrin yoku), walking meditation, and nature therapy, Strauss has helped hundreds of busy people find their center and reclaim their tranquility, right outside their door.

InThe Mindful Walker she offers her fresh perspective in down-to-Earth instructions, personal examples, and inspiring walking prompts, as well as downloadable resources, including an audio guided walk.

You'll discover:

• How to get up and moving, regardless of your mood or the weather
• Practical tips to carve an extra 15 minutes out of even the busiest day
• Simple techniques to quickly rise above worry and clear your thoughts
• How to tone your legs and backside with every step
• Breathing exercises to calm anxiety and increase energy
• Simple prompts to sharpen your senses and improve your focus - at work and at home
• Some of the amazing research on the mind-body benefits of walking, mindfulness, and exposure to green spaces
• Time saving tips, advice about shoes (it's not what you expect!) recommended books, and more!

If you have ever been moved by birdsong, inspired by trees, or soothed by a breeze - or you'd just like to be - you will be delighted by this simple but profound little book.

Buy The Mindful Walker today and see for yourself how a healthier, happier, and more peaceful life really can be a walk in the park!

Alex Strauss is a writer, speaker, and certified Natural Mindfulness Guide committed to helping busy people foster a deeper connection with the Earth. She lives, works, and walks on the edge of a forest in North Carolina's Piedmont region. Learn more about her work at TheMindfulWalker.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578724645
Publisher:	Alex Strauss Media
Publication date:	08/18/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	953 KB

About the Author

Alex Strauss is a writer, coach, and certified Natural Mindfulness guide whose work is accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and holds an MA in Journalism from American University. Alex lives on the edge of a forest in the beautiful Piedmont region of North Carolina with a handful of her favorite people, dogs, cats, reptiles, and fish. She is a proud member of most North Carolina museums, makes amazing marshmallows, plays the Celtic drum, and still uses her library card. To connect with Alex and find out more about working with her, visit AlexStraussOnline.com.

Table of Contents

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Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 ~ Talking to Trees

Chapter 2 ~ Stumbling Into Wellbeing

Chapter 3 ~ The Path of Least Resistance

Chapter 4 ~ The Making of a Mindful Walker

Chapter 5 ~ Is This the Path for You?

Chapter 6 ~ The Science Behind Mindful Walking

Chapter 7 ~ The Three Elements of Mindful Walking

Chapter 8 ~ The First Step: Get Outside

Chapter 9 ~ The Second Step: Get Moving

Chapter 10 ~ The Third Step: Get Present

Chapter 11 ~ Creating Space in Your Life for Mindful Walking

Chapter 12 ~ Lessons Learned from Mindful Walking

Chapter 13 ~ Mindful Walking in the Real World

Chapter 14 ~ Ten Mindful Walks

Bonus ~ Take Your Walking Journey a Step Further