Deck 18: Diaphragmatic Breathing

Question 1

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

A) 1-2.
B) 4-6.
C) 8-10.
D) 12-14.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

A) belly breathing.
B) abdominal breathing.
C) Sutra breathing.
D) relaxed breathing.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Anxiety breathing is:

A) when a person breathes very fast.
B) when a person breathes too slow.
C) when a person holds their breath.
D) There is no such thing as anxiety breathing.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

A) Decreases resting heart rate
B) Decreases muscle tension
C) Increases oxygen capacity
D) Decreases stress levels
E) None of these is correct.

Question 5

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

A) Phase I
B) Phase II
C) Phase III
D) Phase IV

Question 6

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

A) breathing air into your head and feet.
B) that you breathe in white light energy that surrounds you.
C) that you are a hot air balloon rising with each breath.
D) that you are a sailboat floating away with each breath.

Question 7

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

A) Cycle breathing
B) Breathing clouds
C) Energy breathing
D) Nadi shadhanam

Question 8

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

A) A private place, music, and aromatherapy
B) Music, a comfortable position, and aromatherapy
C) A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization
D) A comfortable position, concentration, and music

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

Some adept yogis can control their breathing down to one breath per minute and remain extremely relaxed.

Question 12

Diaphragmatic breathing is only effective when done lying down.

Question 13

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

Question 14

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Bandha
B. Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing)
C. Pranayama
D. Nadi Shodhanam
E. Breathing apps

Question 15

Explain the importance of diaphragmatic breathing, and give two examples of relaxed breathing styles.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about relaxation is true?

A) Relaxation techniques are universally effective.
B) The primary purpose of relaxation techniques is to exacerbate the stress response at the neurological and hormonal levels.
C) Relaxation alters the quality and the quantity of stimuli taken in by the senses.
D) Relaxation techniques offer permanent solutions to long-term problems or chronic stressors.

Question 17

Decreasing the sympathetic response to stressful situations can be accomplished through:

A) anxiety breathing.
B) holding one's breath.
C) thoracic breathing.
D) belly breathing.

Question 18

Studies have indicated that brain lateralization can be enhanced through:

A) alternate nostril breathing.
B) holding one's breath.
C) spirit breathing.
D) bandha.

Question 19

The goal of cloud breathing is:

A) inhaling through only one nostril.
B) inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.
C) achieving relaxation through the release of stress and tension.
D) None of these is correct.

Question 20

The visualization technique of breathing with your whole body is known as:

A) breathing clouds.
B) energy breathing.
C) alternate nostril breathing.
D) inhale-pause-exhale-pause.

Question 21

Diaphragmatic breathing is a fundamental component of yoga and T'ai Chi.

Question 22

Bandha involves intervals of holding one's breath as a way to unlock chronic pain.

Question 23

With nadi shadhanam, a person lies on the floor and visualizes breath as coming in the form of light through a hole at the top of one's head.

Question 24

The unconscious act of normal breathing is regulated by the medulla oblongata.

Question 25

The Lamaze childbirth method teaches pranayama as a way to ease the pain of labor and delivery.

Question 26

People who display the behavior of anxiety breathing tend to hold their breath unknowingly.

Question 27

Breathing apps have not been shown to be effective in reducing stress.