Mindful running. In Chi Running it is referred to as a full body scan. In Chi Running and Tai Chiit's believed that pain and fatiuge (other than injury or over stressing our level conditioning)but a blockage of our flow of energy, To release the blockage and return to our flow state we must scan the body for tension and purposly relax in any given area of tension. It works. But it takes practice and more - it takes a commitment to remember the technique, especially during the run when we are used to letting the mind go it's own way, shut down or allow it other focus. A moment is all we need however - a quick scan, relax any tension mindfully and gently and return to the act of running. With practice it becomes a habit during our runs and one that you will look forward to as it helps increase speed and the ease in which we move. An excellent way to practive while at home is a Vipassna meditation method presented by S.N. Goenka of India. I practiced this a few years ago and it produced immediate benifits in all aplications that required mindfullness and a calm mind. There are many interesting articals on the web and author Jon Kabbot - Zinn offeres a CD with a body scan meditation that should prove useful.
Check iit out and happy running!
Eric
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