Finding time to sit cross-legged with your eyes closed can feel impossible—yet active meditation techniques let you weave mindfulness into whatever you’re already doing. By bringing gentle attention to movement, creativity, or even housework, you can lower stress hormones and shift into a calmer state without blocking off an hour for formal practice.psychcentral.com Why Active Meditation Works Active meditation keeps your hands or body busy while inviting the mind to settle on breath, rhythm, or sensation. Hospital studies on labyrinth walking, for instance, show drops in heart rate and blood pressure—classic signs of the relaxation response.veriditas.org Move Your Body, Quiet Your Mind 1. Walking, Jogging & Hiking Let your footsteps…