Questions
- What is the name of the meditation practice that involves focusing on the breath to cultivate mindfulness?
- Which meditation technique uses a sound, word, or phrase repeated silently to settle the mind?
- What is the practice of “mindfulness meditation” primarily focused on?
- Which form of meditation involves visualization of peaceful images or scenes?
- What is “guided meditation” typically led by?
- Which meditation technique emphasizes bodily sensations and helps develop body awareness?
- What is the main goal of transcendental meditation?
- Which meditation practice involves walking slowly and paying close attention to the movement?
- What type of meditation is often used to improve concentration and mental clarity by focusing on a single object?
- Which meditation technique involves open awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations without attachment?
Answers:
- Breath awareness meditation
- Mantra meditation (or Transcendental Meditation)
- Present moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings
- Visualization meditation
- A trained guide or recorded voice
- Body scan meditation
- Achieving a state of restful alertness and transcending thoughts
- Walking meditation
- Concentration meditation
- Open monitoring meditation