#10 The Camino de Santiago: Walking as a Path to Healing and Transformation

In this episode of 'a healing guide', I dive into the power of walking as a practice for healing, clarity, and transformation. Having just completing 16 days on the Portuguese route of Camino de Santiago, I share my insights from the pilgrimage and why walking has been one of the most impactful tools on my healing journey.

I share my thoughts on:

• Walking as more than exercise but meditation, prayer, and therapy in motion
• The healing power of the Camino de Santiago and its rich history as a pilgrimage
• How carrying a backpack reveals the “baggage” we hold in life and how to let it go
• The stages of transformation that unfold during consecutive days of walking
• The role of nature, community, and rhythm in creating breakthroughs

Whether you’re curious about the Camino, drawn to pilgrimage, or simply looking for ways to improve your mental health, this episode is an invitation to step into the the incredible capacity for peace and wellbeing from the simple act of walking.

You can find Leora at:

 IG:@a.healing.guide.pod

Resources:

• Thich Naht Hanh Poem on Mindful Walking 
• Camino resources
  • https://caminoways.com/camino-de-santiago
  • https://stingynomads.com/
  • Facebook groups are amazing- look for the groups for the route you choose

Time stamps
00:56 The Healing Power of Walking
02:34 Historical and Cultural Significance of The Camino
04:09 Personal Journey on The Camino
10:58 Why I think The Camino Leads to Healing & Transformation
18:32 Final Reflections and Encouragement
19:28 Closing Poem by Tich Nat Hanh