The Way

"Meditation in Motion" is the expression I use to sum up the combination of mindfulness practices I share, namely mindful breathing and walking (learned from Master Thich Nhat Hanh of Plum Village) and various forms of Qi Gong (learned from Master Shi Heng Yi of Shaolin Temple Europe).

Learn more about mindfulness in the "Mindful Steps" tab.

As modern life and the whole world seems to spin ever faster than we can handle, meditation continues to rise in popularity as a powerful means to reach inner peace and self-mastery.

However, most people struggle to find the time to pause and try to center themselves in a quiet place that elicits a sense of ease. Others do manage to stop and sit for a few minutes but only to meet a hurricane of thoughts and emotions rushing through their brains.

So, what's the way out of this conundrum?

"The way out is in" said Thich Nhat Hanh, a renown Buddhist Master and activist for peace and environmental conservation.

"Meditation" is commonly coined to describe the act of sitting quietly on a cushion. Yet, this is only one way to cultivate a state of intentional awareness of the human experience.

Through alternative methods of contemplation, such as mindful breathing, walking, and martial art routines, we can meditate on the move, embodying enlightenment in motion.

The Practices

The Guide

The methods I share help people find their stride with meditative practice through slow, purposeful movement, which ease the transition from the rush of daily life to contemplative experiences.

Meditation, be it in motion or in stillness, may not end all of our "external" conflicts (in society) but it is a promising step towards comprehending the "internal" challenges we all must deal with.

I invite you to join me on the journey to cultivate inner peace and self-mastery, as we move kindly and lightly upon the Earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for me? Each session of meditation in motion is conducted in a safe space for people with all levels of experience with mindfulness and movement practices. Each session includes greetings, warm-up, breathing exercises, movement sequences, contemplative meditation, and final thoughts.

How much is it? First session = 60 minutes of your time. Subsequent sessions = 60 minutes + R$150 {meditation studio rent + transportation + learning resources (books + website fees)}. Bring a friend = 50% off your next session.

Where and when should I go? The Bl4ck Gym, Rua Antônio de Albuquerque 335, Savassi, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10am. Additional locations and times are in the works. Send me an e-mail if you are interested in practicing at a different location, time or online.

What should I bring? All you need to bring is yourself, a bit of patience and a reusable water bottle.