Mindful Movement Practice
August 18, 2008 DOI: 10.4324/9780203882344-29 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual |
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| Key points | Describes that movement practices are introduced in week three of the MBCT programme and integrated throughout, including hatha yoga, qigong, tai chi, and walking meditation, all performed slowly with awareness of breathing and sensations. |
Abstract
Movement practices become part of the home practice schedule in week three of the MBCT programme and are integrated within the teaching process throughout. These are ``meditations in motion&s;&s;. The practices taught are commonly drawn from hatha yoga postures but may also be drawn from other disciplines such as qigong or tai chi, depending upon the practice experience of the teacher. The practice of walking meditation is also taughtÐbeing present with the sensations of each step, and walking for its own sake without any destination. Mindful movements are done slowly, with moment-to-moment awareness of breathing and of the sensations that arise.