Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Take Time for You: 18-Minute Walking Meditation [Encore]

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Show Notes

A quick note: It’s Thanksgiving week, and if you’re feeling the holiday pressure... you aren't alone. We all need a moment of calm right now, so I’m bringing back one of my most popular walking meditations to help you breathe through the stress. (Originally released as Episode 16 on December 26, 2021.) Consider this 15-minute walking meditation a virtual hug. You don't need to "push" or "achieve" anything today. Just get in touch with your body, free your mind, and breathe. Together we will...

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