The First Class
Holly B. Rogers, M. Maytan
Mindfulness for the Next Generation July 1, 2012 DOI: 10.1093/med:psych/9780199782574.003.0006 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Belly breathing Dynamic breathing |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key points | The chapter presents the structure and content of the first Koru Basic class, including opening and closing meditations, introductions, and instruction in two breathing techniques (belly breathing and dynamic breathing) and the body-scan technique, with scripts and answers to common student questions. |
Abstract
Chapter 6 provides a detailed description of the first of the four classes that comprise the Koru Basic curriculum developed at Duke University to teach mindfulness and meditation to students. The class starts with a brief opening meditation, and a sample script for this meditation is provided. This is followed by introductions and orientation to the class. In the first class, two stress-management tools are taught: belly breathing and dynamic breathing. Scripts are provided for teaching each of these skills. The class closes with a longer guided meditation, also scripted, that teaches the body-scan technique. The chapter ends with closing comments and frequently asked questions from the first class. The questions and answers address the definition of mindfulness, the breathing skills, specifics about meditation technique, and the attitude of acceptance.