Walking and Being Present

"Match your steps to your breath to pull yourself back to the present moment." Michele Stanten

In order to keep your mind from wandering when you are walking, Michele Stanten suggests that for 4-8 steps you inhale and then you exhale for the same number of steps.  This would be an easy way to stay present.  On my walk today I was present enjoying the beautiful colors of the fall foliage, and then I would notice that I was thinking of the many things I have to do.  Our human minds tend to return to tasks, planning or worry.  Anything we can do to keep our minds present and not in redundant thinking benefits us in our bodies.