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18 Cards in this Set
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relaxation
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The process of effectively moving the mind/body from the stress response to the relaxation response.
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passive alertness
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A state of mind, during relaxation technique practice, that is relaxed, nonstriving, and unconcerned with the end product.
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power nap
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A means of relaxation that combines deep breathing, mindfulness, and yoga to relax and rejuvenate body and mind.
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breathwork
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A term used to describe a variety of stand-alone breathing techniques, as well as breathing techniques that are integral to other mind body practices like yoga, tai chi and qi gong.
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abdominal breathing/diaphragmatic breathing
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Inhaling in a way that causes the diaphragm to contract and move down, drawing air into the lungs.
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chest breathing/thoracic breathing
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Breathing that is relatively shallow, in which the chest expands and the shoulders rise as the lungs take in air.
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diaphragm
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Large, umbrella-shaped sheet of muscle that is attached to the ribcage and is integral to breathing.
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inbreath
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Physiological process of bringing air into the lungs.
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outbreath
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The physiological process of expelling air from the lungs.
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pranayama
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Sanskrit term referring to control of breath: prana (life energy), and ayam (control); in yoga, breathing techniques.
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simple diaphragmatic breathing
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Technique that focuses on the in and out movement of the abdomen during inhalation and exhalation.
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restful breathing
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Technique designed to allow the breath to go as deep as possible into the lowest parts of the lungs.
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breath counting
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A type of mediation where one focuses directly on the breath as it comes in and goes back out while counting from one to four.
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reduced respirations technique
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Breathing method designed to lower the breathing rate to between 10 and 12 breaths per minute and even slower.
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alternating nostril breathing
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Also known as balanced breathing, a technique that uses gentle occlusion of a nostril through a full breath, then switches to the other nostril, and continues back and forth.
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full breathing
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Technique that involves breathing in first to the lowest parts of the lungs and then slowly filling up the rest of the lungs while inhaling.
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visualization breathing
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Breathing techniques that combines full breathing with visualization.
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command breathing
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Technique designed to release distractions, tensions, and discomforts with each exhalation.
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