INTRODUCTION [FI]
Walking meditation is often part of silence retreats. It is a form of
meditation in action. In walking meditation we use the act of walking as our
focus. We will have a more complete experience of meditation when we are
walking, as we have to observe the surrondings at the same time, including the weather, the wind and the sun, the rain and the sounds of nature.
Eve, our walking meditation instructor has studied the ancient wisdom philosophy and practiced yoga and meditation daily for more than 15 years, and also attends annually 3 -5 days of silence retreats herself.
BACKGROUND
Eve, our walking meditation instructor has studied the ancient wisdom philosophy and practiced yoga and meditation daily for more than 15 years, and also attends annually 3 -5 days of silence retreats herself.
BACKGROUND
The origins of walking meditation is in the Buddhist meditation
tradition.
All meditation is not always so "Buddhist". Paying attention to how you breathe, or what you feel in your body when you walk, is not necessarily anything so religious. While meditating in one way or another, a person can pay attention to his/her own experience, and let it flourish by giving it greater awareness and love. When walking in nature, the experience is not disturbed by sounds of the surroundings.
All meditation is not always so "Buddhist". Paying attention to how you breathe, or what you feel in your body when you walk, is not necessarily anything so religious. While meditating in one way or another, a person can pay attention to his/her own experience, and let it flourish by giving it greater awareness and love. When walking in nature, the experience is not disturbed by sounds of the surroundings.
HOW IS IT DONE
Walking
meditation is done by walking in line in a slow, conscious manner in line paced by the
walker’s breathing. The walk takes about. 45 minutes. The distance covered
amounts to abt. 200 – 300 meters.
Walking is done in silence.
EFFECTS OF THE WALKING MEDITATION
Effects do not differ from the meditation in general.
- relaxing
- reducing the stress levels
- clarifying thinking
- improving concentration
- releasing the mind of feelings and thought occupying it
The aimis to be able to maintain a continuously calm and strongly
focused state of mind, and promote one’s wellness
and happiness at any stage of life, in any situation or activity.
VENUE
Elonjuuri cooperative operates in the Pakari building of Voipaala Manor,
in the historic village of Sääksmäki in Valkeakoski. The parks and the
rich nature of the milieu and the ancient Rapola ridge
walking paths are well suited for walking meditation.
FREQUENCY AND DURATION
Walking meditation can be arranged monthly or booked as a single
recreational event, e.g. for business customers.
TARGET CUSTOMERS
- Private people
- Companies, communities, congregations
- Group size: min 5 participants, max 18 - 20 people at the time
WHAT IS NEEDED
Participants should have weather- and hiking appropriate clothing
and footwear. If necessary, the organizer can arrange raincoats for those not
having their own.
AN EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM
at 9.00 hrs Arrival
Silence begins
Introduction
What is meditation?
How the mind works?
How the walking meditation is done?
at 10.00 hrs Walking
meditation (45 mins)
at 11.00 hrs Soup lunch
at 11.30 hrs Silence ends
Sharing experiences with group
at 12.00 hrs End of activity
PRICING
Participation fee 70€ (includes tax 24%)
Season ticket including 3 times,
180€, 5 times 300€.
Groups 300€ - 1100€
Participation fee is due in
advance. At the beginning of the walk no money is
handled.
BOOKING AND INFORMATION
+ 358 (0) 50 351 794 Eve Holopainen
holopaisen.eve@gmail.com
OSUUSKUNTA ELONJUURI
Sääksmäentie 772, 37700 SÄÄKSMÄKI
elonjuuri@gmail.com
+ 358 (0)46 - 8826980 Milja Ketomäki
Duration..................3h
Pax.........................1-5, groups: 6 - 20 persons
Price:......................70 € / person, groups 300€ - 1100€
What’s included......Warm beverage on arrival, lecture of walking meditation, guided walking, a vegetable soup lunch, salad buffet, bread, tee or coffee.
Availability...............Year-round
Booking and more info.....elonjuuri@gmail.com
+ 358 (0) 50 351 794 Eve Holopainen
OSUUSKUNTA ELONJUURI
Sääksmäentie 772, 37700 SÄÄKSMÄKI
elonjuuri@gmail.com
+ 358 (0)46 - 8826980 Milja Ketomäki
SUMMARY
Theme.....................Tranquility & WellbeingDuration..................3h
Pax.........................1-5, groups: 6 - 20 persons
Price:......................70 € / person, groups 300€ - 1100€
What’s included......Warm beverage on arrival, lecture of walking meditation, guided walking, a vegetable soup lunch, salad buffet, bread, tee or coffee.
Availability...............Year-round
Booking and more info.....elonjuuri@gmail.com
+ 358 (0) 50 351 794 Eve Holopainen