Methodology

We have drawn on the book Walking Methodologies in a More than Human World by Stephanie Springgay and Sarah E. Truman (Routledge 2018) in addition to other resources from the anthropology, geography, global health and agroecology disciplines to develop our approach to mindful walking. The Springgay and Truman book in particular serves as an invaluable resource and offers links to their ongoing project. The authors elaborate eight broad concepts within which most walking methodologies find form. Our training for Walk Leaders will utilise their framework.

1. Place
2. Sensory Inquiry 
3. Embodiment
4. Rhythm
5. Settler Values 
6. Affect
7. Movement
8. Accountability