WorksheetsMeditation 101
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
A good posture for meditating in chair consists of the following:
Hunched over, cross legged, and arms stretched to the side.
Crossed legged, back straight, and arms hanging down.
Straight back, hands on your lap, and feet flat on the floor.
Straight back, feet flat on the floor, and arms hanging down.
This part of your brain deals with memory...
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Fight or flight
Mindful or Unmindful
You stay in bad memories and thoughts and you let them ruin your day.
Mindful
Unmindful
Mindful or Unmindful
You stop to notice the little things in life, like the leaves turning different colors in the fall. Or the fact you are breathing.
Mindful
Unmindful
True or False
A human's Pre-frontal Cortex does not develop till they are 25.
True
False
How can you help control your AMYGDALA from shrinking and blocking the connections to your brain.
Focusing on your breathing, being present, spend your mind's energy focusing on the goodness of life and away from the negative.
Overthinking, staying anxious.
You practice kindness and avoid your problems.
You meditate and then let your mind wander to bad memories or negative thoughts that end up ruining your day.
Mindfulness can be an effective tool for reducing:
forgetting a classmate's name
solving a difficult math equation
replaying an embarrassing memory
asking for directions
Mindfulness can be an effective tool for reducing:
concentration
positive memories
unnecessary conversation
wandering thoughts
Mindfulness helps us focus on:
the past
the present
the future
all of the above
Which pose is ideal for mindful meditation?
If your mind wanders during meditation, you should:
start over from the beginning
refocus on your breathing
think about why it keeps happening
try a different meditation pose
Similar to playing a musical instrument, mindful meditation:
requires special equipment
should be done alone
is too difficult for most people
can improve the more you do it
While brushing your teeth mindfully, you might focus on:
the exam you are nervous for
the breakfast you are about to eat
the new pimple on your chin
the tingling sensation of the toothpaste
Mindful practice can help you _______ strong emotions in difficult situations.
ignore
push down
deal with
boost
