How Often and for How Long Should Meditation Be Practiced

question 85

Multiple Choice

How often and for how long should meditation be practiced in order for a person to realize its benefits?

• A) Twice a week for 20 minutes at a time
• B) Twice a day for 20 minutes at a time
• C) Daily for several hours at a stretch
• D) Once a month for two hours

---

Definitions:

Intercostal Retractions

The inward movement of the spaces between the ribs during inspiration, a sign of respiratory distress indicating increased effort to breathe.

Expiratory Wheezes

High-pitched sounds heard with a stethoscope during exhalation, indicating airflow obstruction in the airways.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing, which can be a sign of various conditions, including respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, or acidosis.

Pulmonary Embolism

A potentially life-threatening condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.