What's the correct way to recite shema? Shema should preferably be recited aloud, as speaking the words out loud enhances one’s concentration. However, it is permitted to say Shema quietly, as long as it is loud enough that one can hear oneself. If, after the fact, one recited it so softly that even they could not hear their own voice, they have still technically fulfilled their obligation, though it is not the ideal way to perform the mitzvah.

May one walk during Shema? It is forbidden to walk while reciting the first pasuk of Shema ("Shema Yisrael Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad") and Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuto LeOlam Va’ed, as these are the most central declarations of Hashem’s unity and kingship, and they require complete stillness and focused attention.

What Kavana should one have during Shema? In addition to having the general kavanah (intention) to fulfill the positive mitzvah of reciting Shema, since we hold that mitzvot require conscious intent to be fulfilled(Shulchan Aruch 60:4), one must specifically have focused kavanah during the first pasuk, "Shema Yisrael Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad." [1] This is because this pasuk contains the central themes of Kabalat Ol Malchut Shamayim (acceptance of the yoke of Heaven) and Y

Why do we cover our eyes during Shema? The common practice is to cover one's eyes during the recitation of the first pasuk of Kriyat Shema in order to enhance concentration and prevent distraction while declaring Hashem's Oneness. By shutting out external visual stimuli, a person is better able to focus on the meaning and significance of the words.