Like most people, my mornings are usually rushed. I haven’t had the time I’d like to do the 5 minute moving meditation I usually do so I’ve come up with an alternative by taking advantage of my morning commute.
I work in New York City and once I get to the city, I walk about a mile and a half to work. Usually this was time spent dodging tourists and rattling off all the work I have to do when I get in the door. 
I’ve recently changed that by spending this time doing a walking meditation.
Here’s how it works. First I find the right tunes to help block out background noise. You don’t have to listen to music, but I find it helps me focus easier. Any music you like will do. This week I’ve been rotating between Depeche Mode’s Violator and R. Carlos Nakai’s Canyon Trilogy.
Next I start easing into a good pace. Once I get moving, I start reciting the protective symbols in my head, much as I would before beginning a Reiki session. Then I shift my intent to spreading the Reiki energy out from me and into the surrounding area. I change the symbols going by whatever direction my intuition takes me. At times I may stop reciting symbols and move on to focusing on the Reiki Ideals, or I may slip into a mantra “love, wisdom, and light.” Before I head into my office, I take a moment to say my thank yous for the Reiki energy.
What I like about it is that it allows me time to focus on some Reiki every day, even in my rushed schedule. My meditation goes as long as it does because of the distance I walk. But they can be short ones too…even just a minute or two! For example: when you are walking to your car in a parking lot. Oh, and if you don’t know Reiki symbols yet, you could just use the word “Reiki,” a mantra like I do with “love, wisdom, and light, ” or whatever words you find inspire you. And that’s that.
On my walk this morning, I wasn’t paying attention and turned right sooner than I should have. I didn’t notice until I was just about to step in front of the building where I learned Reiki. Funny how that happens. But it’s what inspired me to share this with you.
Have you ever tried a walking meditation for Reiki? If so, how did you like it? What do you do differently?
I love this xxx
I love this idea! I don’t know much about Reiki, but I often do chore-meditation (while washing dishes, folding laundry, etc.) Very neat how you ended up in front of the Reiki building!!
Thats a wonderful idea….Thnx for sharing
Thanks everyone!
Kiki! Chore meditation!?! Really? I’d never thought about but that’s an awesome idea. I’m going to have to try that when I wash the dishes tonight!
I am a newbie to Reiki. Sounds good, I like to walk. I just ordered a couple of books online to learn about Reiki. does anyone have a particular book they read and would recommend?
I feel so unbalanced lately physically and mentally. So much going on.
Thank you,
Jennifer
That’s very Good ! Nice Info !
this is so great, thanks for sharing. i walk to work too, a very short distance actually but it still takes about 7 minutes or so. i will start tomorrow
Yes this really works – I walk to my studio 2 -1/2 miles along a country route and I also practice the chore meditation and both add enormously to my day. I get lots of new ideas and insights to use the day too!
Reiki is also great when gardening, washing your dog or any time!
Mediation is preparing food for soul. We can try ,alter, as per our need and convenience , keeping basic principles in mind. I keep changing my recipe of Reiki meditation. Some time I chant , some time I let my guide do the work as i sit and watch ,some time I clean MY energy bodies thoroughly . I let the my inner self take over , i don’t bother for right or wrong. Only my intension is positive, trust in inner guidance is strong. i simply become hollow bone .and let the fluet play different music.
I like this I have 2 toddlers a house to clean etc etc and I haven’t practice my REIKE as much as I like to it was eitherr my. Walk or reike but now do both !!! Is just awesome thanks for the info