Breathing Patterns
Breathing Best Practices
Meditation Terminology
Meditation Best Practices
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True or False: Certain breathing patterns may actually contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, muscle tension, headaches, and fatigue. 

True

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True or False: Practicing mindful breathing means having awareness of what is around you and letting yourself get distracted by those experiences.

False

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True or False: Meditation is the intentional practice of focusing your attention on multiple things at a time. 

False

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True or False: You have the ability to choose which thoughts you think about. 

True

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What are the two types of breathing patterns?

1. chest or thoracic breathing

2. abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing

200

What does it mean to be an objective observer?

To take a step back and look at what is happening without judgment or expectation; having an open mind and not overthinking. 

200

What are the two most common meditation poses?

1. Tailor fashion (criss cross)

2. Japanese fashion (kneeling)

200

How should you manage strong emotions?

Concentrate on the sensations in your body rather than content of the thought that produced that emotion. 

300

Which breathing pattern is the easiest way to elicit the relaxation response?

Diaphragmatic breathing

300

How is sighing or yawning good for you?

Releases tension and helps you relax.

300

What is mantra meditation?

When a meditator repeats a syllable, word, or group of words during meditation. 

300

List 2 of the 3 main benefits of meditation.

1. Relaxation increases

2. Attention improves

3. More carefree; easier to live in the moment. 

400

What is your diaphragm and/or what does it do?

A muscle separating the lungs and the abdomen. It facilitates your breathing patterns by contracting and relaxing as you breathe in and out. 

400

Which breathing exercise is beneficial if you're suffering from sinus headaches?

Alternate Nostril Breathing

400

What is the eating meditation example that was talked about last week?

Oranges

400

What is the most important element to eliciting relaxation?

Maintaining a passive attitude; being an objective observer.

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