Stress Management chapter 18

For a typical person, the average number of breath cycles per minute during a very relaxed state is:

1-2

Which of the following are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective?

A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization

True or False? Nadi shadhanam is a breathing technique where you visualize white air inhaling and dark air exhaling.

False

True or False? The Pranayama is a simple breathing technique that alternates the flow of air through the nostrils and mouth.

False

Which of the following is said to be true about diaphragmatic breathing?

It is used in conjunction with several other relaxation techniques.

This is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril.

Nadi shadhanam

Which of the following is not a benefit of diaphragmatic breathing?

None of these is correct.

This phase of diaphragmatic breathing offers a slight pause before the next inhalation.

Phase IV

Diaphragmatic breathing is also known as all of the following except:

Sutra breathing.

True or False? A commonly held belief about diaphragmatic breathing is that breath has a spiritual quality to it.

True

True or False? By and large, Americans tend to be thoracic breathers, yet when asleep, the body naturally returns to diaphragmatic breathing.

True

True or false? Abdominal breathing is known to help relieve the symptoms of chronic pain.

True

"Energy breathing" is a special technique where you visualize:

breathing air into your head and feet.

Which of the following correctly describes the phases of ventilation?

inhalation, pause, exhalation, pause

Anxiety breathing is:

when a person holds their breath.