# 216. How to Use a Walk in Nature as a Meditation Practice with Brian Berneman

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Podcast: [Outdoor Minimalist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-minimalist-4358789)
Published: 2026-03-23T15:25:02+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/episodes/216--How-to-Use-a-Walk-in-Nature-as-a-Meditation-Practice-with-Brian-Berneman-e3gr4m9
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What do you think of when you think of meditation? Many people think of meditation as only sitting still and clearing your mind, but in reality, mindfulness can happen through movement, sound, and attention. And for a lot of people, the outdoors might be the most natural place to experience it. In episode 216 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we’re exploring the idea that hiking, walking, and spending time outside can become a form of meditation, and why nature often makes it easier for us to slow down. Today’s guest is Brian Berneman. With a background in neuroscience and more than 15 years of experience teaching and practicing yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and other healing modalities, Brian blends modern scientific understanding with ancient wisdom to help people cultivate healthier, more intentional lives. He has taught hundreds of workshops around the world, empowering people from all walks of life to realize their full potential and live more meaningful, less stressful lives. Brian also spent two years studying Tibetan Buddhism, yoga, and meditation through the teachings of Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center. He’s also the co-founder of Conscious Action, a global movement encouraging intentional living, and You Being You, a platform offering practical lifelong wellbeing pathways for heart-centered, conscious living. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yo…

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