The Mood Is Chaotic Again? Try Meditating Is Running To Overcome It

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JAKARTA - Meditation is often done by sitting in a peaceful place, closing your eyes, and relaxing your body. However, it should be noted that meditation can also be done by walking.

Quoted from Healthshots, meditation promotes awareness in every movement. This meditation involves a slow walk, which is accompanied by regular movement, breath, and environment.

"Unlike sitting meditation which emphasizes silence, walking meditation encourages awareness in movement," said psychologist Jasmine Aora, quoted on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

In doing walking meditation, a person will observe every movement in his feet. The rhythm of breathing is adjusted to the walking step, which leads to relaxation and concentration, which is beneficial for reducing stress.

"Walking while meditation encourages attention at the time, reducing stress," he added.

Meditasi berjalan dapat mengatur respons stres tubuh, dengan berfokus pada gerasan yang lambat dan sengahan. Ketika berjalan dengan bermittur, olah beralan dari hyperaktif ke ke suatuan, menurunkan kortisol, yang merupakan Hormor stress.

In addition to helping to overcome stress, meditation can also improve mood or mood. Through walking meditation, which was focused on the moment, the impetus for emotional stability increased.

"It triggers the chemicals of happiness in the brain, dopamine and serotonin, which increase mood and ward off feelings of sadness," continued Jasmine Arora.