Guided Meditation Wake up 02: Meditating outdoors

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Guided Meditation Wake up 02: Outdoor Meditation

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Meditating outdoors:

Meditation has become an increasingly popular practice for finding calm and inner peace in our hectic daily lives. While meditation is traditionally done indoors, today more people are discovering the benefits of practicing meditation outdoors. In this article, we will explore the practice of outdoor meditation and how paying attention to different sounds can enrich our experience. We will talk to Alejandro Guerra, founder of Wake Up, to learn more about this fascinating form of meditation.

1. The benefits of outdoor meditation: Connecting with nature has been shown to have a positive impact on our health and well-being. Outdoor meditation allows us to combine the benefits of meditation with the healing influence of nature. Breathing fresh air, feeling the breeze on our skin and listening to natural sounds helps us to relax and be in the present. Outdoor meditation can reduce stress, increase concentration and improve our overall mood.
2. The importance of paying attention to sounds: In outdoor meditation, one of the key aspects is to focus our attention on the different sounds around us. Alejandro Guerra, founder of Wake Up, emphasizes the importance of this practice: “When we immerse ourselves in nature and open our ears to the sounds around us, we become aware of the richness and diversity of the acoustic world”. The sounds of birds singing, the wind rustling through the trees and the flowing water can be sources of inspiration and relaxation.
3. How to practice meditation outdoors: To begin, find a quiet place in nature, whether it is a park, a beach or a forest. Sit comfortably in a relaxed posture and close your eyes. Start by paying attention to your breathing, inhaling and exhaling deeply. Then, direct your attention to the sounds around you. Don’t judge or try to identify the sounds, just allow them to be part of your experience. Keep your focus on the sounds for several minutes, letting them envelop you and bring you to a state of calm and tranquility.
4. Challenges and how to overcome them: Outdoor meditation can present some challenges, such as distractions or unwanted noises. However, Alejandro Guerra gives us some advice to overcome these obstacles: “Instead of resisting or judging unwanted sounds, integrate them into your practice. Observe how they arise and disappear, allowing them to be part of the soundscape instead of fighting against them”. Learning to accept and let disturbing sounds pass helps us cultivate the ability to be resilient and keep our attention on natural sounds.
5. The connection between outdoor meditation and environmental awareness: Practicing outdoor meditation also gives us the opportunity to connect with nature in a deeper way and develop greater environmental awareness. By paying attention to natural sounds, we become more aware of the importance of preserving our natural environment. This can lead us to take more responsible actions in our daily lives to protect the environment and appreciate the beauty and fragility of our planet.

Outdoor meditation offers a unique experience to find inner peace and connect with nature. By paying attention to the different sounds around us, we can expand our awareness and enjoy the benefits of meditation in a natural environment. As Alejandro Guerra, founder of Wake Up, reminds us, “outdoor meditation is an invitation to discover the serenity and beauty that surrounds us, while cultivating a greater connection with ourselves and the world that sustains us.”