The Art of Walking

The Art of Walking

by Emma Bastow
Publication Date: 07/05/2026

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Walk your way to less stress, better sleep and a happier outlook on life


Every day, the average person takes 6,000 steps, covering up to 5 kilometres. But how many of those steps are we truly aware of?


The way we walk – physically and mentally – can have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. From mood and sleep to stress and creativity, the act of walking holds untapped potential for our health and wellbeing. So what happens when we begin to walk with intention?


We’re often bombarded with conflicting advice: how long to walk, how many steps to hit, what pace to keep. The Art of Walking sidesteps cookie-cutter advice and instead offers something more personal, lasting and transformative. Blending scientific research with lived experience, the author shares practical tools, strategies and goals for making every step count.


Inside, you’ll uncover:



  • Simple practices to bring calm and clarity to your daily steps

  • Scientific insights into how walking affects your brain and mood

  • Mindful strategies to reduce anxiety and boost creativity

  • Beautiful illustrations to inspire presence and reflection

  • Ways to connect more deeply with your environment, body and thoughts


In a world that rushes us forward, this book invites you to pause, breathe and feel the ground beneath your feet. It's not just about moving – it’s about becoming deeply, joyfully present with every step.


Through small, achievable adjustments – to your focus, your rhythm, your environment – The Art of Walking helps you gently reframe a daily habit into a powerful ritual.

ISBN:
9780008794293
9780008794293
Category:
Mind
Publication Date:
07-05-2026
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Emma Bastow

Emma Bastow lives by the sunny south coast of England, where she is lucky enough to combine her passion for creative writing with a career as a freelance editor.

When she's not playing with words or lost in the pages of a book, she can be found skimming stones at the beach with her young son, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and wandering the lanes of Brighton.

Available for download after 07/05/2026

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