1. After studying through Chapter 18 on Diaphragmatic Breathing and completing the Ted Talk video on Breathing exercises, do you find it effective? Why or why not? Provide content from the media AND the textbook to support your response. Here is the link for the ted talk.
2. What barriers must you overcome to perform this relaxation technique as described in the text? How can you implement this into a regular regimen when stress arises?
3. Summarize your Chapter 3 reading on how stress physically impacts our body systems.
4. Along with this article Effectiveness on Breathing ArticleLinks to an external site.and one other research article of your choice, explain the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress. I also have the download for the book but it is too big to share on here. How else can I share it with you? Looking forward to hearing from you!
