Breath Work
What are the benefits of breathwork or meditation?
Relaxation, stress relief (lowers cortisol), regulates nervous system, increases mental focus, better physical health, and better sleep
How we communicate with ourselves, both positively and negatively, in words and thoughts.
What is Mindfulness?
Being present in the moment without any judgement or criticism
What is addiction?
treatable chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among a persons brain, genetics, environment, and life experiences.
Which staff met their celebrity crush?
(Double Points for guessing the celebrity)
Hint: Kpop
Kailyn met Park Seonghwa <3
What does it mean to anchor to your breath?
Be present in the moment without any judgement. To center yourself, to be mindful, to have complete absorption/focus on your breath
This internal voice uses irrational logic, negative self-talk, and is often intrusive, causing emotional distress and self-doubt, what is it?
The inner critic
Billy is tired and doesn't feel like doing anything or talking to anyone. In this scenario what is an example of opposite action?
Billy gets up, does his daily routine, he calls his best friend, does an activity he loves.
What are triggers?
People, places, things, thoughts, and emotions that contribute to a negative feeling.
Which staff met a famous basketball player?
(Double Points for guessing the celebrity)
Hint: Carnival cruise spokesperson
Marla met Shaq!
What is the name of the breathwork in which you breath to your belly, ribcage, and chest?
3 part breath or Dhrgha breath
This internal voice uses rational logic, positive self-talk, and can be used intentionally to improve mood, confidence, and self-esteem, what is it?
Inner Coach/Affirmations
What does it mean to spiral down?
You let your mood/feeling dictate the rest of your day or your behavior. When you feel "blah" so you stay in your bed, you isolate, you don't talk to anyone, you stay feeling down - the cycle continues
What are other addictions that do not involve substance use?
Just to name a few: gaming, shopping, electronics, gambling, food, self harm ect.
Which staff met a reality tv star?
(Double Points for guessing the celebrity)
Hint: Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Valerie met Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner
What Nervous System is activated when you exhale and what is the result?
Parasympathetic Nervous System The result is a relaxation or calming effect (stress relief)
What is self-compassion?
Treating yourself with kindness and understanding during times of failure or difficulty, much like you would treat a friend.
What is a flow state?
A psychological state of deep focus, complete immersion, and optimal performance. Example: Feeling like you are "in the zone"
Different scenarios through out the day result in us using self statements (how we speak to ourselves), what does this elicit within us?
Feeling/Emotions
Which staff met a legendary hall of fame football player?
(Double Points for guessing the celebrity)
Hint: Running back, Dallas Cowboys
Rene met Emmitt Smith
What are the four types of breathwork that were
taught this week?
1.) Box Breath
2.) Alternate Nostril Breath (Nadi Shodna)
3.) Bumble Bee Breath
4.) Three Part Breath (Dhrgha Breath)
Name the 3 steps of a self-compassion break.
Step 1 - acknowledge your suffering, Step 2 - Recognize that suffering is part of life, Step 3 - Be kind to yourself.
"Describe" the experience using mindfulness skills. Scenario: Being outside at Bayview
Feeling the sun on your skin, hearing the birds, feeling the ground beneath your feet, feeling the breeze, seeing the rabbits, birds, squirrels.
You and your roommate normally split rent. They moved out in the middle of the day when you were at work. You now owe $1500 in rent or you get evicted. You only have $800.
What would you say to yourself to elicit an ANGRY response. (**we did this yesterday)
EX: "AHHHHHHHH...I cant believe this lil fool left me to foot the entire thing, when I find them I am going to make them pay me back every single cent and more!!!"
ANGRY FACE------> >:(
Which staff met a famous influencer?
(Double Points for guessing the celebrity)
Hint: Korean Tour Guide
Blanca met Kenji in Las Vegas!