Meditation Walk

[]

[{"address":"Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG","location":{"latitude":-33.87561036066132,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.2228544,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891},"placeId":"ChIJC09YBZWvEmsRP4UhRlCiKoI","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJC09YBZWvEmsRP4UhRlCiKoI"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Before we step out into the Sydney sun, we need to ground your physical body. Head over to The X Café. I want you to order the Coconut Bircher Muesli.\n\nAs you eat, try a 'monotasking' exercise. No phone, no emails. Just notice the crunch of the seeds and the coldness of the yogurt. Food is information for your body, tell it that it's safe and it's time to wake up. Before you stand up to leave, choose one word for your walk. Is it Clarity? Peace? Energy? Hold that word in your mind as we walk toward Victoria Street.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_0.mp3?alt=media&token=bb7e87c1-4519-4842-88a8-d51d546bc221"},{"address":"123 Victoria St","location":{"longitude":151.22274560000002,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.87167371065974},"placeId":"ChIJ5QEssHKuEmsRecitupSDHRo","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJ5QEssHKuEmsRecitupSDHRo"},"type":"place"},{"content":"We’re standing at a bit of a crossroads here. Look out at the skyline. You can see the city’s ambition from here, but look at how still the water is below.\n\nTake a deep breath in through your nose for four counts... hold it... and let it out through your mouth like you’re blowing through a straw. You aren't just a visitor; for today, this is your backyard. Feel the space around you. Now, let’s head toward the stairs.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_1.mp3?alt=media&token=14041c1f-0904-4181-8ca9-b98d88c62dac"},{"address":"McElhone Stairs","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":151.22284445,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitude":-33.86898056065861},"placeId":"ChIJse47MgCvEmsR41fm33aLFps","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJse47MgCvEmsR41fm33aLFps"},"type":"place"},{"content":"There are 113 steps between the 'high' of Potts Point and the 'low' of the wharf. Most people rush these. We aren't going to.\n\nAs you descend, I want you to count every single step. One... two... three... If your mind jumps to what you're doing for dinner or a work email, that's okay—just start back at one. This is 'moving meditation.' Your only job is to get to the bottom, one step at a time.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_2.mp3?alt=media&token=c62c0a36-6c32-4ea9-af5c-29c1aade979e"},{"address":"Finger Wharf","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.22011715,"latitude":-33.8691417606587},"placeId":"ChIJG_XjmW2uEmsRQFRYqzt9KYs","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJG_XjmW2uEmsRQFRYqzt9KYs"},"type":"place"},{"content":"The energy changes here. The ground is flat, and the air is saltier. As you walk along the wharf, look at the water.\n\nWater doesn't try to go anywhere; it just flows. Imagine your thoughts are like the little ripples on the surface. They come, they go, but the deep water underneath, that’s you, stays still. Walk at a pace that feels like a slow Sunday morning, even if it's a Tuesday.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_3.mp3?alt=media&token=42a60ea9-ceb3-41e4-a11b-1be653478e88"},{"address":"Mrs Macquarie's Chair","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.22238620000002,"latitude":-33.859769460654924},"placeId":"ChIJQ9b_zXquEmsRY6cF2rm2v0M","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJQ9b_zXquEmsRY6cF2rm2v0M"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Take a seat on the sandstone. You’re looking at one of the most famous views in the world, but I want you to look past the Opera House. Look at the horizon.\n\nFor the next sixty seconds, don't take a photo. Just be a witness. Notice the blue of the sky versus the blue of the water. Feel the sun on your skin. You've officially arrived in Sydney. You're not rushing anymore. You're just here.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_4.mp3?alt=media&token=ae82d37d-adae-4e56-9082-371536f20573"},{"address":"The Sydney Fernery","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"longitude":151.2161905,"latitude":-33.86568591065733},"placeId":"ChIJxXCrBmyuEmsRQGh44vHehxg","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJxXCrBmyuEmsRQGh44vHehxg"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Welcome to the greenest room in the city. Step inside the Fernery and feel the temperature drop. It’s humid, quiet, and ancient.\n\nClose your eyes for just ten seconds. Smell the damp earth and the moss. This is the 'reset' button. Let the silence of the plants soak into your skin. This is the quietest you’ll be all day. Carry this stillness with you as we head back.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_5.mp3?alt=media&token=c643c7a0-cd46-4daa-8184-e836574f6242"},{"address":"Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG","location":{"latitude":-33.87561036066132,"longitude":151.2228544,"longitudeDelta":0.1419877891796891,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJC09YBZWvEmsRP4UhRlCiKoI","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJC09YBZWvEmsRP4UhRlCiKoI"},"type":"place"},{"content":"We’re back. As you walk through those lobby doors, notice the shift. You’ve gone from the big, wide harbor back into your private sanctuary.\n\nYou’ve walked nearly three kilometers, but hopefully, your mind feels lighter than when you started. Thank yourself for taking this hour. Sydney is waiting for you, but now, you’re ready for it.\n\nI’m Maya, it’s been a pleasure walking with you. See you back at the hotel.\n\n","type":"text"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FVDdXAr1Y4ajRfA6qLk7W%2Ftts_6.mp3?alt=media&token=739c5bde-da33-4625-8fef-a211aee5c7ab"}]