Toxic Positivity
What is the definition of toxic positivity?
When someone tries to disguse and invalidate your feelings by using overly positive sayings.
The belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset
What does it mean to be mindful?
To be more aware of things in life. Such as your breathing, other peoples feelings, the way you are feeling. Awareness in your environment!
What is the Definition of Medition?
Meditation is a precise technique for resting the mind and attaining a state of consciousness
What are the 5 breathing Koshas?
Anamaya/Physical
Pranamaya/Vibe
Manomaya/Mind or mental
Vijnanamaya/Wisdom or gut feeling
Anandamaya/ Bliss
What is my Favorite food!?!
Pizza!!
The following is a True Positivty or Toxic positivity phrase:
"Everything happens for a reason"
Toxic positivity
Focus on your breathing, pay attention to peoples feelings, paying attention to your environment, practicing meditation everyday.
Do you have to do a specific pranayama every single time you meditate?
What is the exercise for the Anamaya Kosha?
First relax and find a comfortable place. Find your breathing. Start to wiggle your toes and Focus on your body parts. Feel the texture of your skin and when you are ready start to think of an organ and its function.
What is my favorite color?
Teal/Aqua/Seafoam green (There happy I put the same tones XD)
The following is a True Positivty or Toxic positivity phrase:
"Happiness is a choice"
Toxic Positivity
True or false: You have to practice mindfulness when participating in yoga.
Do you need to sit down or is there a specific way to sit every time you meditate?
NO!!! You can sit any way you want and you can even lay down!
What is the meaning of the Manomaya Kosha
It is the mind Kosha. So it focuses on how being able to make our own voices louder. Being able to look at an experience and shift our thought process on that scenario.
What is my Favorite place to shop?
TJMAXXXXXXX!!!
The following is a True Positivty or Toxic positivity phrase:
"I know this may be a difficult time, when you are ready to share how you feel I am here for you"
True Positivity
What is the difference between mindfulness and Meditation?
Mindfulness is the awareness of “some-thing,” while meditation is the awareness of “no-thing.”
What are some Benefits of Meditation?
Understand your pain.
Connect better.
Lower stress
Focus your mind.
Reduce brain chatter
What is the meaning of the Vinjananamaya Kosha?
Gut feeling. We should not ignore the way we feel due to what we think the outcome may be. WE build wisdom through experiences and that's why our body tells us "Hey! Something is up, lets find out what it is"
What was my last occupation in chipotle before I started teaching?
General Manager
Scenario: True VS Toxic
Me: I think I am suffering from depression....
Friend: Its not depression, its just an emotion you're going through.
Me: I feel sad all the time though.
Freind: Don't worry everyone is going through stuff, you are not the only one, just push forward and be positive you'll get over it in no time!
TOXIC!!!!!!
What was the one Quote that Mr. Rivera said in this intro to meditation video that really stood out and identifies the meaning of meditation?
"You are not your thoughts"
What are the steps in Meditation?
1. Find a comfortable enviornment
2. Find a comfortable seat
3. Become aware of your breathing
4. Finally let your mind flow while maintaining awareness.
How do you activate the Pranamaya Kosha?
Instead of feeling "I am breathing" you think I am being breathed. With each breath you take in and out you have the sense that your body is bigger than your physical boundaries. Keep focusing on your breathing as you perform this exercise.
What is my hidden talent?
Painting/drawing