Want to give a color walk a try yourself? Keep scrolling to learn more about what it is, its benefits, and how to do it. You’ll be glad you did.

What is a color walk?

The color walk is a form of walking meditation, where you pick a color right at the start of your walk and notice that color in your environment during your walk. For example, if your color is yellow, you might notice a yellow yield sign on the road, some daffodils in your neighbor’s yard, or a stranger’s sweater. The task allows you to pay attention to your surroundings and push you to be present in the moment.

“This is one of the first TikTok trends I can get behind—it makes perfect sense,” says Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and owner of Dr. Supatra Tovar & Associates. “What it actually does, which is beautiful, is keep your mind completely on the present moment.”

The benefits of doing a color walk

But what’s the benefit of doing this version of a walking meditation, instead of sitting in the comfort of your own home doing an online meditation? Dr. Tovar says the benefit is in the movement. “When we move our bodies, especially when we’re doing it in a stress-free kind of way, we’re releasing endorphins,” she says. “You can also get that from sitting or lying down and doing meditation, but there’s the extra benefit to using your muscles as well.”

And we certainly want those endorphins—aka feel-good chemicals that make us feel relaxed—so why not get some time outside while doing it? Especially in those darker, and colder months, it’s important to go outside and get some vitamin D—getting your body moving is an added perk.

“What it actually does, which is beautiful, is keep your mind completely on the present moment.” —Supatra Tovar, PsyD

Bridget Campbell, a lifestyle and wellness content creator, helped popularize the trend by documenting her color walks on TikTok. Campbell has been sharing her journey doing color walks on her social media pages to inspire others to take the time to try the exercise and encourage others to practice mindfulness.