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Jonathan L.

Running and Meditation

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I read an article last week on combining running and meditation. Looking for any DM'rs who have tried this and could share their experiences and/or any resource where I could find more information. Thanks in advance.

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  Brian W.

  Not into it myself but check out Chi running that has close links with Tai Chi & meditation

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  Jonathan L.

  Thanks Brian

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  Shaindel B.

  I'm interested in looking into this, too. I often use Buddhist mantras, like ones from Thich Nhat Hahn when I'm running, "Breathing in, I calm myself; breathing out, I smile," etc... I would love to get more info on this, too.

  I tend to think of my running as a meditation. I live in a rural town, and I try to appreciate nature when I'm running. I have lots of runs where the only other beings I see are deer, pelicans, horses, cattle, etc. So I don't really understand the runners who run with music, earbuds, etc.

  Thanks for bringing this up! I look forward to more responses!

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  Jonathan L.

  @ Shaindel,

  I've always listened to music when I run but I seem to be more in tune (no pun intended) to my mind and body when the music is not a distraction, either jazz (without lyrics) or softer music. I think I'm going to take your cue and leave my head phones at home on my next run to see if I can achieve a more meditative state.

  You may want to check out the following web pages that I found in my limited research on the subject:

  http://runningmind.org/
  http://runningmeditation.com/
  http://zenhabits.net/the-zen-of-running-and-10-ways-to-make-it-work-for-you/

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  Shaindel B.

  in reply to what Jonathan L. said:@ Shaindel, I've always listened to music when I run but I seem to be more in tune (no pun intended) to my mind and body when the music is not a distraction, either jazz (without lyrics) or softer music. I think I'm going to take your ...cue and leave my head phones at home on my next run to see if I can achieve a more meditative state. You may want to check out the following web pages that I found in my limited research on the subject: http://runningmind.org/ http://runningmeditation.com/ http://zenhabits.net/the-zen-of-running-and-10-ways-to-make-it-work-for-you/ read more

  Thanks so much! I'm checking these out now! :-)

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