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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Breathing techniques"”.
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The effect of breathing techniques on test anxiety among students at the University of Zululand
The study investigated the effect of breathing techniques on test anxiety among students at the University of Zululand. Data was collected on a sample of one hundred (N=100) full time students aged between eighteen (18) and thirty two (32). The study consisted of the intervention group (N=60) and …
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The Effect of Mental Techniques on Sport Performance in Athletes
… was to examine the effects of mental training techniques on athletic performance and psychological functioning in athletes across multiple sport settings and competitive levels. Specifically, the review analyzed how interventions such as mindfulness, self-talk, visualization, breathing …
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An investigation into gender dynamics in saxophone teaching methodology in South Africa
… between men and women with regards to the breathing process, and how this may impact women saxophonists' learning experience in jazz pedagogy in South Africa. Breath control and techniques are fundamental for woodwind instrument musicians. Universally, although there are woodwind …
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A Controlled Breathing Intervention for Women Undergoing MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
<p>Controlled breathing techniques are widely used to help people manage pain, and there is growing interest in using these approaches during painful outpatient medical procedures. The outpatient MRI-guided breast biopsy is one setting where patients may particularly benefit from breathing …
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The Effects of Yoga Practice on Classroom Management in an Elementary School Setting
… in a 60-minute mindful practice which included breathing practice, yoga poses, meditation and relaxation techniques. This is a teacher action research project that involved a mixed methods approach. Quantitative inquiries measured behaviors before and after implementation of the yoga program. …
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The influence of inspiratory muscle training upon balance and functional performance with older adults.
… multidimensional movements with controlled breathing techniques (e.g. yoga, Tai chi and Pilates). Based on the research of Hodges, the diaphragm muscle may contribute to balance maintenance in two ways. Firstly, the diaphragm is activated during upper limb movements, which indicates that …
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Just Add Monsters: Stressful Biofeedback Games for Improved Physiological Control
… explicitly physiological sensation: an increased breathing rate, sweaty palms, and a racing heart which can precede, co-occur with, and follow stressful experiences. The bi-directional relationship between these physiological responses and their subjective experiences suggests that physiology …
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RESPIRA+: A culturally tailored yoga and mindfulness intervention to enhance physical activity and mental health among Latina youth
… and often consists of active bodily movements, breathing techniques, and cognitive activities such as mindfulness and meditation (Gard et al., 2014). Yoga and mindfulness reduce psychological distress and improve psychological resilience in youth (e.g., self-efficacy, coping strategies and …