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The Science of Meditation

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What is the definition of meditation?

Meditation is a state of unconsciousness

Meditation involves withdrawal of the mind from sense organs (correct)

Meditation is a type of medication

Meditation is a form of physical exercise

Which aspect of Yoga Darshana relates to complete absorption on the chosen object?

Dharana

Dhyana (correct)

Samadhi

Pratyahara

What are examples of types of meditation mentioned in the text?

Reading and writing

Concentrative meditation and mindfulness meditation (correct)

Yoga and Tai Chi

Running and weightlifting

What is the purpose of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)?

To improve physical and mental health (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does Dharana involve?

$Dharana$ involves focused attention on an object (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps of Ashtanga Yoga related to meditation?

Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Dharana in meditation?

Focused attention on an object (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of meditation involves encouraging a heightened state of awareness and focused attention?

Concentrative meditation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Pratyahara involve in the context of Ashtanga Yoga?

Withdrawal of the mind from sense organs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)?

They are both examples of mindfulness meditation techniques (B) Signup and view all the answers