Meditation Practices

noun the air that is breathed out from the lungs

• The process of exhalation involves the release of carbon dioxide from the lungs.
• Take a deep breath in and then let out a big exhalation.
• I let out a huge exhale after finishing my final exam.
• His exhalation of relief was visible as he finally reached the summit of the mountain.

noun the act of exhaling

verb to breathe out air from the lungs

• She took a deep breath and slowly began to exhale as part of her relaxation exercise.
• After holding his breath for so long, he finally exhaled with relief.
• I was so stressed out that I had to just stop and exhale before I lost it.
• As the final notes of the symphony faded away, it felt as if the music was exhaling into the night.

verb to breathe in air or another substance into the lungs

• It is important to inhale deeply before beginning your yoga practice.
• Make sure you inhale before you take a bite of that delicious food.
• I need to inhale some fresh air before I lose my mind.
• Sometimes you just need to inhale positivity and exhale negativity.

adjective lacking intelligence or thought; senseless or foolish

• The mindless repetition of tasks can lead to decreased productivity in the workplace.
• I can't stand mindless reality TV shows that have no substance.
• Stop being so mindless and pay attention to what's going on around you.
• Her mindless chatter was like background noise, easily ignored.

noun a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

• The monk spent his days in quiet contemplation at the monastery.
• The monk is always so peaceful and serene.
• That monk is a real chill dude.
• She approached the difficult situation with the calmness of a monk.

noun In Hindu philosophy, prana is the vital life force that permeates the body and is essential for sustaining life.

• Prana is considered the life force energy in many Eastern philosophies.
• I feel like I have more prana after doing some deep breathing exercises.
• Yo, I need to boost my prana levels before this big presentation.
• Her presence in the room was like a burst of prana, bringing new life to the atmosphere.

noun a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music

• The musician performed a beautiful raga at the classical music concert.
• I love listening to raga music while studying.
• Let's chill and listen to some raga beats.
• His emotions flowed like a raga, expressing the depths of his soul.

noun a Hindu deity, considered the supreme god within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism

• Shiva is a prominent deity in Hinduism, known as the destroyer of evil and the transformer.
• I'm planning to attend a Shiva puja at the temple this weekend.
• That movie was so shiva, I couldn't stop laughing!
• The artist's painting was a beautiful representation of Shiva's cosmic dance.

noun a posture or pose in yoga

adjective relating to or characteristic of yoga practices

• The yoga instructor demonstrated the proper alignment for each asana in the class.
• I struggle with holding the balance in that one asana during my yoga practice.
• I totally nailed that asana today, feeling so accomplished!
• Finding inner peace is like mastering a challenging asana in yoga, it takes practice and dedication.

noun the act of being completely surrounded or submerged in a liquid

• The language program offers a total immersion experience for students looking to improve their fluency.
• If you really want to learn how to swim, just jump in the pool and go for total immersion.
• I'm going to binge-watch this show tonight for some total immersion in the storyline.
• When I'm painting, I like to achieve total immersion in my work, losing track of time and space.

noun a made-up word that combines 'bed' and 'meditation' to refer to a practice of meditating while lying in bed

• The practice of beditation involves focusing on your breath and clearing your mind before going to sleep.
• I like to do a little beditation to help me relax before bed.
• I'm gonna do some beditation to chill out before hitting the hay.
• His nightly beditation routine helped him find inner peace and relaxation.

noun a type of breathing that involves the contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to facilitate the exchange of gases in the lungs

• Abdominal respiration is a breathing technique that focuses on expanding the diaphragm to improve lung capacity.
• If you're feeling stressed, try some abdominal respiration to help calm your nerves.
• I swear by abdominal respiration whenever I need to chill out and relax.
• Practicing abdominal respiration can help you feel like you're releasing all the negativity from your body.