Observe the standing posture, noting "standing" for a few moments. This means to focus awareness on the posture of the body as you stand (for a more detailed description of how to observe posture, see Exercise 4). If this is difficult you can choose one point to focus on, such as the soles of your feet, being aware of the feeling of pressure from touching the floor.
Before moving, note "intending to walk." (Don't skip this step).
Slowly lift the right foot and place it down, taking one step. This should be a single fluid motion without breaks. Be aware of the entire arc of movement from beginning to end. As you do so, label the step "placing" (remember to label while the motion is happening, not afterwards). The left foot should not have moved and the left heel should still be on the ground. After placing the right foot down, stop completely for a moment.
Slowly take a step with the left foot, noting "placing." Stop.
Continue walking, making sure to stop completely after each step. Only move one foot at a time.
When you reach the end of the walking path, place your feet together on the last step, noting "stopping."
Note "standing" for two or three moments.
Now you will begin to turn, in four steps. Note "intending to turn."
Lift the toes of your right foot and pivot on the heel, turning to your right. At the same time, say the mental note "turning." The right heel should stay on the ground. Be sure to keep your head in line with your torso. The left foot should not move. Stop.
Lift the left foot and place it down next to the right, while noting "turning". (The left foot doesn't pivot, but steps.) You should have moved about ninety degrees. Stop.
Pivot on the right heel again, noting "turning." Stop.
Lift the left foot and place it down next to the right, noting "turning." By now you should be facing in the opposite direction, having turned one-hundred-and-eighty degrees.
Repeat steps 1-12 as many times as you wish.