A Mindful Walking Practice to Celebrate Earth Day

By Angelique Eberwein | Breakthrough BodyMind

There’s a certain kind of stillness that only happens outside.

You can’t hear it when you’re rushing or scrolling or trying to cross ten things off your to-do list. But the moment your feet touch the earth and your breath slows down…

you feel it.

And it feels like coming home.

As we head into Earth Day next week, I’ve been craving that feeling. Not just to honor the planet—but to reconnect with the part of me that feels most alive, most present, and most grateful when I’m in nature.

Which, honestly, is most of the time… once I get myself out the door. (Because yes, even a nature lover like me has days where the couch wins.)

But when I do choose to get outside, something always shifts.

So this week, I want to offer you a practice—something simple, grounding, and beautiful.

A Mindful Walking Practice to celebrate Earth Day, and more importantly, to celebrate your connection with the earth beneath your feet.

Mindful Walking for Earth Day

A Gentle Practice

You don’t need a trail. You don’t need fancy gear.

All you need is a bit of quiet, an open heart, and a willingness to slow down.

Here’s how to begin:

1. Step Outside Intentionally

Leave your phone behind, or on airplane mode if you’re using it for photos. Before you take your first step, pause. Feel the air on your skin. Notice the temperature. Hear the sounds. Let your body land in the moment.

2. Walk Slowly + Breathe Deeply

Let go of pace or destination. This is not a power walk—it’s a presence walk. Inhale deeply through your nose, then exhale slowly through your mouth. Let your breath sync with your steps.

3. Engage Your Senses One by One

Ask yourself:

•   What do I hear? (Birdsong? Wind through trees?)
•   What do I see? (New blossoms? Sunlight dancing through leaves?)
•   What do I smell? (Fresh earth? Spring blossoms?)
•   What do I feel? (Breeze on your skin? Feet touching the earth?)

4. Practice Gratitude

With every step, silently thank the Earth for something she offers you:

•   Thank you for holding me.
•   Thank you for beauty.
•   Thank you for breath.
•   Thank you for rhythm, color, stillness.

Let it become a walking meditation of appreciation.

Reflection Questions After Your Walk

If you journal, these prompts can deepen the experience:

•   What did I notice that I usually overlook?
•   How did slowing down shift my mood or energy?
•   What am I grateful for in this season of my life?

Earth Day Isn’t Just One Day

It’s a mindset. A practice. A relationship.

And like any meaningful relationship, it thrives on presence, appreciation, and attention.

So whether you spend five minutes outside or take a winding trail into the woods this week, I hope you walk grounded in the knowing that you belong to this Earth. You are not separate from nature—you are nature.

And this world is better with you in it.

P.S.  If you take a mindful walk this week, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @Angelique and share what you noticed, what you felt, or simply a photo from your walk. Let’s honor this Earth—and our place within it—together.