Walk Towards Health – 20 Day Community Challenge! 🌿
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Hi my dears! Half hour morning walk done! This is near the San Mateo levy running a block away from home. Love and best wishes for the walk love!
Pasting some benefits about it per morning time benefits!
A morning walk feels so good because it works on your body, mind, and energy all at once:Physically:
• Overnight, your body is stiff and circulation is slower. Walking gets your blood moving, joints loosened, and oxygen flowing.
• It helps regulate cortisol (stress hormone), which naturally peaks in the morning — so the walk balances it out instead of letting it spike.
• Sunlight exposure boosts Vitamin D and sets your circadian rhythm, making you more alert during the day and sleep better at night.Mentally:
• Walking outdoors in the quiet morning reduces mental clutter and anxiety, almost like meditation in motion.
• Nature sounds, fresh air, and open space calm the nervous system.
• It gives you a gentle dopamine and serotonin lift — so mood improves without effort.Energetically/Emotionally:
• The morning air is usually fresher, with more oxygen and negative ions, which can literally make you feel lighter.
• It creates a sense of accomplishment early in the day, which sets a positive tone.
• Spiritually, many traditions view the early morning (Brahma Muhurta, dawn time) as the most sattvic — peaceful, clear, and uplifting.
That’s why a morning walk feels like you’ve pressed a “reset button” — your body wakes up, your mind clears, and your mood brightens. -
This is fantastic group!!! Thank you for moving with us.
I’m sharing a link on Chi walking and hope you enjoy exploring this style if you haven’t already!!! https://youtu.be/Z2La1wFOYvE?si=5ldTLKFHYTEgAer1
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Vaibhaw wow Vaibhaw!!! Did you do them in stages?
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annelise piers Yes. I walked in 4-5 sprints of 20-25 min.
Vaibhaw thanks! that’s a good strategy
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Suzana love this… keep the hits coming!!
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Hello everyone,
My goal is 10,000 steps and I surpassed it today, tomorrow it will be a busy day so I’ll try my best.Alessandra Rivera you’ve hit it out of the park! would you also share a bit about the nordic walking style if possible?
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Arjit so happy you’re moving with us.
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Greetings everyone!
Some tips that can help us in our walking challenge.
- Completing an upper and lower body warmup will help the body move more easily and stay injury free.
- Areas to focus on: ankles, calves, knees, hips, hamstrings, shoulders, neck, arms and the back
- Practicing pranayams regularly will help build stamina for brisk walking
- Cool downs after walking are essential too
- Lying down with legs up the wall incase of back pain post walking might help. Alternatively, you can attend the Yoga for back health class with us
My walking track filled with the sound of peacocks who lie cleverly hidden away …