Reduce Stress, Re-energize and Be Inspired with YouTube Video Walks
When you need a break from work, a bit of a respite from home, or need to be re-energized, take a few minutes and click on one of these specially selected YouTube videos to go on a virtual walk.
While the virtual walk is not the same as a real walk, your mind can still feel the relaxing benefits by taking a little mini vacation to walk in a forest and clear your thoughts and feel refreshed.
Remember that what Thomas Mann said:
Thoughts come clearly while one walks.
Once you have taken a virtual walk, you may be inspired to grab your shoes and take a real walk.
Created for my husband so he can get a walking fix while at work.
Photo Sources Combined Images:
Jerry Attrick. Hoh Trail. Royalty Free Use.
Craig Jewell. Isolated LCD Monitor. Royalty Free Use.
The Feel of Walking in the Country
- There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country.
A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken at the right tempo.
Paul Scott Mowrer
Table of Contents for Virtual Walks
Take a Walk in the Forest in Another Country
You may be inspired to take a real walk after going on a virtual walk. Two mini walk desk breaks from Leslie Sanson are included to motivate you to walk.
- The Feel of Walking in the Country
- A Walk in the Forest in Sweden
- A Walk on the Isle of Skye in Scotland
- A Walk in the Bedgebury Forest in Sussex, England
- A Walk in the Delamere Forest in Cheshire, England
- A Walking Meditation
- A Forest Walk in the Netherlands
- A Walk in Bute Park in Cardiff in South Wales
- A Walk through the Stupa Park, Maryland
- To live amid the streams
- A 2 Minute Re-energizing, Real Mini Desk-side Walk
- A 3 Minute Re-energizing, Real Mini Desk-side Walk
A Walk in the Forest in Sweden
On YouTube
Our walk in the forest
A walk orund a lake in the forest with my dog in Sweden
Runtime: 4:29
463 views
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Meditations of John Muir: Nature's Temple on Amazon
Meditations of John Muir: Nature's Temple
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 07/27/2008)
These Meditations of John Muir include long quotes from Muir's journals with short reflections drawn from sacred texts the world over.
With its small size and attractive format, this book makes the perfect addition to every naturalist's knapsack.
Walking to Preserve Health and Spirits
Words of Wisdom from Henry David Thoreau
- I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits,
unless I spend four hours a day at least
- and it is commonly more than that -
sauntering through the woods
and over the hills and fields,
absolutely free from all worldly engagements.
Henry David Thoreau
Photo Source: Danas Files, Man in the Mountains. Royalty Free Use.
Nature Walking - in the Wilderness
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Nature Therapy - Therapeutic Walking or Hiking - Green Therapy
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John Muir once wrote, In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. Walking in nature can have many therapeutic benefits for the person walking. Taking a walk or a hike to enjoy the scenery, the fresh air and the activity can help in...
A Walk on the Isle of Skye in Scotland
On YouTube
Listening to Nature on Amazon
Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature
Amazon Price: $11.86 (as of 07/27/2008)
Listening to Nature will help you experience more fully the serenity and mystery of the natural world.
Through inspiring quotations from famous naturalists, stunning photographs and nature awareness activities you will learn how to get the feel of nature.
Walking Trails on Flickr
Photographs of Trails to Walk
More Images of Walking Trails available on Flickr. Many of these were taken from trails in the United States.
A Walk in the Bedgebury Forest in Sussex, England
On YouTube
Walk in a Sussex Forest
Sounds and sights of Bedgebury Forest... ...a morning walk For blog "Words that Flow" at http://wordsthatflow.blogspot.com
Runtime: 9:58
3518 views
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Walking by Henry David Thoreau on Amazon
Walking (Little Books of Wisdom)
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/27/2008)
A meandering ode to the simple act and accomplished art of taking a walk.
Walking, by America's first nature writer, is your personal and portable guide to the activity that, like no other, awakens the senses and the soul to the "absolute freedom and wildness" of nature.
Walking for Inspiration
Seeking Creative Ideas
- If you are seeking creative ideas,
go out walking.
Angels whisper to a man
when he goes for a walk.
Raymond Inmonul
Photo Source: Miguel Ugalde. HiFi Texture Adventures 1. Royalty Free Use.
A Walk in the Delamere Forest in Cheshire, England
On YouTube
A Walk In Delamere Forest
A video I produced after I visited Delamere Forest just recently!
Runtime: 4:09
533 views
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Walking Meditation in the Amazon Spotlight
Walking Meditation w/DVD & CD-ROM
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/27/2008)
This unique format combines a book with a DVD and audio CD, Walking Meditation.
It features esteemed Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh along with one of his principle students, Anh-Huong Nguyen, as they together illuminate the central tenets of this powerful art.
Walking as a Blessing
Words of Wisdom from Henry David Thoreau
- An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
Henry David Thoreau
A Walking Meditation
On YouTube
Walking Meditation
Walking Meditation - a meditation in action. Soundtrack courtesy of Ven. Pannyavaro at Buddhanet.net
Runtime: 3:12
759 views
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Meditations to Bring on Your Walk on Amazon
A Forest Walk in the Netherlands
On YouTube
A Forest Walk
Because my home is in the middle of a forest that is part of a national park here in NL, I spend a lot of time walking / running between the trees. I just love the view, smell, sounds etc. Many people don't have the luxery of a forest close by if at all. So this movie is for all those that mis the trees and for all the people on YT in need of some anger management - relax and enjoy xD
Runtime: 7:17
2584 views
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Walking is Good for Your Mental Health
Walk the Blues Away
- A vigorous five-mile walk
will do more good
for an unhappy
but otherwise healthy adult
than all the medicine and psychology
in the world.
Paul Dudley White
Photo Source: Sebas Pothe. El Camino. Royalty Free Use.
A Walk in Bute Park in Cardiff in South Wales
On YouTube
A Walk in the Woods
I went to Bute park (in Cardiff) on my bike and had a walk in the woods and took some video of the trees, flowers, and the river. I then mounted the camera to the handle bars and filmed part of my ride home :) There's lots of birds singing in this video, it was a very nice spring day.
Runtime: 8:16
393 views
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In Beauty May I Walk on Amazon
In Beauty May I Walk: Words of Peace and Wisdom by Native American (Inspirational Giftbooks)
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/27/2008)
A beautiful gift-sized book (5.8 in. x 4.2 in.) filled with quotes and words of widsom from Native Americans.
With beauty may I walk...
With beauty before me, may I walk.
With beauty behind me, may I walk.
With beauty above me, may I walk.
With beauty below me, may I walk.
With beauty all around me, may I walk.
In old age wandering on a trail of beauty, lively, may I walk.
In old age wandering on a trail of beauty, living again, may I walk.
It is finished in beauty.
It is finished in beauty.
A Navajo Indian Prayer
A Walk through the Stupa Park, Maryland
On YouTube
More information on Some of the Locations Walked
Where was I walking?
This list has links with site for more information on several of the walk locations.
- The Official Website for Skye, Lochalsh and Raasay
- The official website for Skye (Isle of Skye), Lochalsh and Raasay in the north west of Scotland.
- Forestry Commission - Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
- More on the Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest where you can create an 'adventure in a world of trees' and enjoy cycling, walking, riding, running and adventure play.
- Forestry Commission - Delamere Forest Park
- More on the Delamare Forest, Cheshire's largest area of woodland, a place to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.
- Bute Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- More on Bute Park in Cardiff, Wales from Wikipedia. This very popular park is an extensive area of mature parkland easily accessible from the city centre.
Recommended Books on Walking and Connecting with Nature
Available on Amazon
Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature
Amazon Price: $11.86 (as of 07/27/2008)
Reconnecting With Nature
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 07/27/2008)
Meditations of John Muir: Nature's Temple
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 07/27/2008)
Walking (Little Books of Wisdom)
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/27/2008)
Nature Guided Therapy: Brief Integrative Strategies For Health And Well Being
Amazon Price: $43.90 (as of 07/27/2008)
To live amid the streams
where the voice of the hidden torrent is heard by night,
where the eagle soars...
Margaret Fuller
More Books with Meditations for Walking on Amazon
Meditations of John Burroughs: Nature is Home
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/27/2008)
Meditations of Margaret Fuller: The Inner Stream
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/27/2008)
A 2 Minute Re-energizing, Real Mini Desk-side Walk
On YouTube
2 Minute Mini-Walk
Push back your computer chair, and join Leslie Sansone in some desk side fitness. Leslie takes you through a quick 2 minute mini-walk as a booster for your day.
Runtime: 2:25
8341 views
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A 3 Minute Re-energizing, Real Mini Desk-side Walk
On YouTube
3 Min-Mini
Leslie Sansone has the perfect mid day exercise break for you. It's called desk side fitness, and it only requires three minutes o Leslie Sansone has the perfect mid day exercise break for you. It's called desk side fitness, and it only requires three minutes of your time. Lose weight fast and easily. This walk is a great way to sweat and exercise during your busy day. With desk side fitness, there's always time to work out.
Runtime: 3:13
10975 views
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jeffwend
Hi, Posted May 26, 2008 |
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WordWhisperer
Hi! Great lens. I love walking in nature and am inspired to do a lot of my writing from the wonder I see all around. Posted May 21, 2008 |
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dtbs
very clever lens! Posted April 11, 2008 |
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