Put It Together - In Slow Motion

Throughout this series, we've been focusing on one aspect of our walking gait at a time. This is because so much happens in quick succession and at the same time. Focusing on too many things at once is just not possible, unless, we slow it way down. So in this exercise, we'll practice walking in slow motion. The slower the better. Try to pay attention to your stance, your hip list, pulling back from the standing leg, letting your floating leg swing forward and lowering that heel with control to the ground, keeping your back heel on the ground as long as you can, then pulling back with that new front leg, rising onto the ball of the back foot extending the toes, listing onto the front leg, experience a moment of balance, and begin the whole process again. Being mindful of each phase of your step and walking in slow motion is both great practice and a fantastic meditation.