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yes :) when you bring your attention to your body =connect with your body, you directly connect with your nervous system, and begin to notice and become aware of your body, and yourself. through this practice, you'll get to know your body and yourself more deeply, and you can discover a new way of moving, thinking, feeling, and sensing, becoming a better version of you.
It's said that every cell in the body has a mind of its own - educating them about feeling safe is a marvelous approach! Introducing them to each other is another great one. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I’m glad this approach resonates with you. Reconnecting and fostering safety in each part of the body truly is a powerful journey. Appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts!
Fine sir, I like this video. Bringing safety to the nervous system is a precious thing to train. I'm going to work on this. May I say you are heavily right eye dominant. Your nose to the left as you engage. Alternation, left right, is the bread of life. It's the gait cycle and a nervous system requirement otherwise we get over patterned. It locks people in and the other side shuts off and is the root as well as the result of fight or flight. That you pointed to your right sternocleidomastoid muscle isn't a coincidence. That it's part of the right sided overuse pattern. Common pain there. I noticed you applied a little of the antidote then and that is rotating sternum left. Right shoulder back. That is left sided Neurology one would want to live in more time as that is alternation and a DNA requirement. It's the left stance part of the gait cycle. To help go all in, if I may, your left half of your neck should be allowed to be lived in, as you truly turn to the left allowing the deflection of the mandible right which you did not do much in the video, and critically truly use your left eye as your nose goes right, almost tortoise it, left face now leads at camera, left eye takes over 3/4 the field of vision. That's neurological alternation. People need to step that way truly using left sided gait for it to take. You probably know this already.. This is from the Postural Restoration Institute therapy to manage these common over dominance plus fight /flight patterns. I edited to add critically, as you turn neck right, use left lateral rectus in left eye it pulls left to keep tracking camera at camera as neck turns. The neck right, left eye turns left mandible going right with left lateral pterygoid use. This eye muscle and mandible muscle works in tandem which is the crucible of left sided neurology.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and for watching the video! I'm glad to hear the principles resonated with you, and I appreciate your in-depth observations on right-dominant patterns and their impact on the nervous system. I agree-alternation and integrating both sides of the body are essential for restoring balance, and it’s interesting to hear how PRI views left-side dominance as key to breaking over-patterned habits. The concept of "left-sided neurology," particularly the details you mentioned on eye, neck, and jaw coordination, offers a great perspective on achieving true alternation. I’m curious-do you find that focusing on left-sided movements and alternating patterns impacts the sense of nervous system safety in your own practice or with clients? Your insights here add a layer to the concept of movement and balance as tools for nervous system regulation, and I’d love to hear more if you have other thoughts!
@@TaroIwamotoThank you for your reply I was hoping for resonance there. . Yes, Immediately after seeing your video I determined I need to reframe and look again the psychology of how I'm managing my pattern. I realized that the marriage of PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) concepts and your approach really with kindness/reassurance to one's body, is the way forward in the tension problem. PRI in THEE MOST SIMPLISTIC terms manages right sided dominance and tension. I've not heeded the tension part well enough. Most of their maneuvers are a 2/10 effort, all with nasal breathing and trying to do it with intensity is wrong and counterproductive. You were born more right sided dominant than most like me. That's derived from the midbrain. You probably have an intensifier element in your temperament that was the extra sauce, the pain sufferers in us to make for a both to be the pathological combination. People become lateralized heavily, and then can encounter a countless array of pain or dysfunction. It's a systemic problem at that point and one's autonomic system is now in fight or flight. The lack of alternation now at this juncture causes some very predictable outcomes with right pelvic torsions, rib cage turned back to compensate, and for a smaller percentage the torsion go into cranium. I'm positive your clients some must have one eye lower than the other, an ear more out than the other, and at rest a mandible slightly deflected left. Once you see then you can't unsee it. Cranial torsions you'll hear neurological complaints about dim vision that's not a nearsighting thing or brain fog, headaches ect. All reversible, harder for some than others. To answer your question: yes when neutrality is achieved there is a harmonic resonance of the mind as now both hemispheres are alternating properly too. A serenity arrives and one thinks more clearly as you were designed. So rehabilitating the muscles that are wasted or oveused is one pre requisite to arrive at normal alternation cycles in gait and in mind. There maybe other needs to get people neutral such as tooth occlusion and eyesight (fields or things like strabismus, not a 20/20 thing). So PRI is an osteopathic physical therapy group that addresses neurological needs if a mandibular splint (temporary) or Eyewear, footwear is needed. I almost sure you'd enjoy the revelations about the sensory areas on the body that cue the midbrain. On the foot, teeth ect. If contacts with those are lost, alternation can be lost. And then people are lost. And they spin and torque :). PRI uses unwieldy terms I don't prefer, but look up Left AIC, Right BC, right TMCC patterns. Neil Hallinan TH-cam channel. Neil had decades of RIGHT SCM pain, I never had that. Neil's in the small group that Eyewear was needed to retrain his eyes. His right eye was lower and mandible deflected right which is atypical due to the vision problem. The classic pattern if there's cranial involvement has left eye lower and mandible deflected left. If you're daring, watch the Founder's (PRI) webinars (6-10 hours) TH-cam. The man is an icon and so smart. He can get cryptic or dry but there's gems of life and how the body really works. Mandibular Temporal Latero Rotary Influences parts 1-3. And he made a vision one 4th , and then three others. I would see Neil's first though. I don't work there, but I am a sufferer who went to Med school., who hit a serious low and this outfit knew exactly my story all the way down to my class 2 malocclusion (underbite) which is I found is a classic vulnerability. I'll be writing a book with a chip on my shoulder about a medical establishment and culture that totally lacks awareness of these problems. People break and breakdown in disparate ways and the American system does see the whole head to toe because they've not been trained to. It's a weird blindspot.
@@uboobly Thank you for sharing your insights and this depth of understanding. The integration of PRI concepts with a mindful, compassionate approach to one's body does seem like a powerful combination for creating meaningful change. Your description of lateralized dominance, the autonomic system's role, and the impact on alignment is incredibly detailed, and it really resonates with the nuanced approach I aim to encourage. It's clear you've done extensive research, and I appreciate the resources you've shared. Many who come to this work do experience some of the asymmetrical issues you describe, especially when it comes to longstanding movement patterns and alignment imbalances. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge-it's comments like yours that inspire deeper conversations about these complexities and help others on their own journeys. Best of luck with your book; it sounds like a much-needed perspective!
Hello, I've pinched nerve pain in neck/shoulders and iliac pain at the same time since a few months (never had anything like this before). Can we still buy your course "RELIEVE YOUR NECK PAIN IN 14 DAYS"?
Thank you for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear about the pain you’re experiencing. My "Relieve Your Neck Pain in 14 Days" course isn’t currently open, but I’ll be running a Lower Back Pain Relief Challenge in early December. Although it focuses on the lower back, all of my challenges are designed to help participants experience their body as an interconnected whole. Many people find that addressing one area often brings relief in other areas, like the neck and shoulders. This might be a great option for you to explore and experience some potential improvements in your neck as well!
I have a genetic condition called hEDS. I have many comorbidities. Is this still okay to do this, even though I have a condition that causes pain? I have spent 25yrs trying the doctors evil approach of telling me I was mentally ill, but of course no psychological techniques worked, because it's a physical disability. I'm completely alone, no medical help, no friends or family except my husband. It's so hard, because I want to live my life so much, but I am unable to do anything pain free, even lying down. 24/7 lifelong pain, and no one cares.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced. Living with chronic pain, especially from hEDS, can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. And I completely understand how disheartening it is when treatments seem to focus only on the mind while neglecting the physical aspects of a condition. Retraining the nervous system can offer an alternative approach-one that focuses on gently shifting how the body perceives even familiar, everyday movements, which may currently feel like threats to your system. This doesn’t mean trying to “overcome” the pain, but instead working in a way that feels safe and allows the nervous system to gradually reframe its response. With a gentle, patient approach, it’s possible to begin creating subtle shifts. This process doesn’t demand that you push through pain but rather invites you to explore movement in a way that’s free of pressure. Many people have found some relief through this approach, even those with conditions involving lifelong pain. Please know you’re not alone, and there are people who care about helping you find more comfort in your body. I’m here if you have any questions about taking the first steps.
@@TaroIwamoto Puting more pressure on the painful parts that needs stretching. Since I have neuropathy on my left foot I do legs stretching using the exercise stretchable band. I do as hard as I can go
@@norapabalan7098 I see. You're not alone in doing that as our culture teaches us "no pain no gain" mentality, but at some point, this can start to work against us, and strengthen our habitual patterns that are hurting us more than helping us.
Want to take the next step in understanding your body and reducing pain?
Check out my FREE Masterclass, where I’ll dive deeper into the principles that can help you move beyond chronic pain and rediscover the joy of moving. 🎯✨
👉 Watch the free Masterclass here: taro-iwamoto.thinkific.com/courses/masterclass
In this class, we’ll cover:
The truth about pain and what it really means
How to shift your perspective and take control of your healing
Practical steps you can take to feel better, starting today
I can’t wait to see you there!"th-cam.com/users/sgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f3af.png
This is mindfulness. It will helo us slow down and relax and be grateful to the wisdom of our brain, our body.
yes :) when you bring your attention to your body =connect with your body, you directly connect with your nervous system, and begin to notice and become aware of your body, and yourself. through this practice, you'll get to know your body and yourself more deeply, and you can discover a new way of moving, thinking, feeling, and sensing, becoming a better version of you.
It's said that every cell in the body has a mind of its own - educating them about feeling safe is a marvelous approach! Introducing them to each other is another great one. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I’m glad this approach resonates with you. Reconnecting and fostering safety in each part of the body truly is a powerful journey. Appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts!
Thank you so much Taro for gathering these 5 points together.
my pleasure :)
Such a great approach to healing aches and pains ❤
I believe so!
Always interesting and wise. I followed you as l have a recent neck pain👍works every time. Thank you 😊
Wonderful to hear!
Can we practice these principles to help knees pain? Thank you.
absolutely! these princples can be applied to any body parts!
Thank you ❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Fine sir, I like this video. Bringing safety to the nervous system is a precious thing to train. I'm going to work on this.
May I say you are heavily right eye dominant. Your nose to the left as you engage. Alternation, left right, is the bread of life. It's the gait cycle and a nervous system requirement otherwise we get over patterned. It locks people in and the other side shuts off and is the root as well as the result of fight or flight.
That you pointed to your right sternocleidomastoid muscle isn't a coincidence. That it's part of the right sided overuse pattern. Common pain there. I noticed you applied a little of the antidote then and that is rotating sternum left. Right shoulder back. That is left sided Neurology one would want to live in more time as that is alternation and a DNA requirement. It's the left stance part of the gait cycle. To help go all in, if I may, your left half of your neck should be allowed to be lived in, as you truly turn to the left allowing the deflection of the mandible right which you did not do much in the video, and critically truly use your left eye as your nose goes right, almost tortoise it, left face now leads at camera, left eye takes over 3/4 the field of vision. That's neurological alternation.
People need to step that way truly using left sided gait for it to take.
You probably know this already.. This is from the Postural Restoration Institute therapy to manage these common over dominance plus fight /flight patterns.
I edited to add critically, as you turn neck right, use left lateral rectus in left eye it pulls left to keep tracking camera at camera as neck turns. The neck right, left eye turns left mandible going right with left lateral pterygoid use. This eye muscle and mandible muscle works in tandem which is the crucible of left sided neurology.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment and for watching the video! I'm glad to hear the principles resonated with you, and I appreciate your in-depth observations on right-dominant patterns and their impact on the nervous system.
I agree-alternation and integrating both sides of the body are essential for restoring balance, and it’s interesting to hear how PRI views left-side dominance as key to breaking over-patterned habits. The concept of "left-sided neurology," particularly the details you mentioned on eye, neck, and jaw coordination, offers a great perspective on achieving true alternation.
I’m curious-do you find that focusing on left-sided movements and alternating patterns impacts the sense of nervous system safety in your own practice or with clients? Your insights here add a layer to the concept of movement and balance as tools for nervous system regulation, and I’d love to hear more if you have other thoughts!
@@TaroIwamotoThank you for your reply I was hoping for resonance there. . Yes, Immediately after seeing your video I determined I need to reframe and look again the psychology of how I'm managing my pattern.
I realized that the marriage of PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) concepts and your approach really with kindness/reassurance to one's body, is the way forward in the tension problem.
PRI in THEE MOST SIMPLISTIC terms manages right sided dominance and tension. I've not heeded the tension part well enough. Most of their maneuvers are a 2/10 effort, all with nasal breathing and trying to do it with intensity is wrong and counterproductive.
You were born more right sided dominant than most like me. That's derived from the midbrain. You probably have an intensifier element in your temperament that was the extra sauce, the pain sufferers in us to make for a both to be the pathological combination. People become lateralized heavily, and then can encounter a countless array of pain or dysfunction. It's a systemic problem at that point and one's autonomic system is now in fight or flight. The lack of alternation now at this juncture causes some very predictable outcomes with right pelvic torsions, rib cage turned back to compensate, and for a smaller percentage the torsion go into cranium. I'm positive your clients some must have one eye lower than the other, an ear more out than the other, and at rest a mandible slightly deflected left. Once you see then you can't unsee it. Cranial torsions you'll hear neurological complaints about dim vision that's not a nearsighting thing or brain fog, headaches ect.
All reversible, harder for some than others.
To answer your question: yes when neutrality is achieved there is a harmonic resonance of the mind as now both hemispheres are alternating properly too. A serenity arrives and one thinks more clearly as you were designed. So rehabilitating the muscles that are wasted or oveused is one pre requisite to arrive at normal alternation cycles in gait and in mind. There maybe other needs to get people neutral such as tooth occlusion and eyesight (fields or things like strabismus, not a 20/20 thing).
So PRI is an osteopathic physical therapy group that addresses neurological needs if a mandibular splint (temporary) or Eyewear, footwear is needed.
I almost sure you'd enjoy the revelations about the sensory areas on the body that cue the midbrain. On the foot, teeth ect. If contacts with those are lost, alternation can be lost. And then people are lost. And they spin and torque :).
PRI uses unwieldy terms I don't prefer, but look up Left AIC, Right BC, right TMCC patterns.
Neil Hallinan TH-cam channel. Neil had decades of RIGHT SCM pain, I never had that. Neil's in the small group that Eyewear was needed to retrain his eyes. His right eye was lower and mandible deflected right which is atypical due to the vision problem. The classic pattern if there's cranial involvement has left eye lower and mandible deflected left.
If you're daring, watch the Founder's (PRI) webinars (6-10 hours) TH-cam. The man is an icon and so smart. He can get cryptic or dry but there's gems of life and how the body really works. Mandibular Temporal Latero Rotary Influences parts 1-3. And he made a vision one 4th , and then three others.
I would see Neil's first though. I don't work there, but I am a sufferer who went to Med school., who hit a serious low and this outfit knew exactly my story all the way down to my class 2 malocclusion (underbite) which is I found is a classic vulnerability.
I'll be writing a book with a chip on my shoulder about a medical establishment and culture that totally lacks awareness of these problems. People break and breakdown in disparate ways and the American system does see the whole head to toe because they've not been trained to. It's a weird blindspot.
@@uboobly
Thank you for sharing your insights and this depth of understanding. The integration of PRI concepts with a mindful, compassionate approach to one's body does seem like a powerful combination for creating meaningful change. Your description of lateralized dominance, the autonomic system's role, and the impact on alignment is incredibly detailed, and it really resonates with the nuanced approach I aim to encourage.
It's clear you've done extensive research, and I appreciate the resources you've shared. Many who come to this work do experience some of the asymmetrical issues you describe, especially when it comes to longstanding movement patterns and alignment imbalances. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge-it's comments like yours that inspire deeper conversations about these complexities and help others on their own journeys. Best of luck with your book; it sounds like a much-needed perspective!
Hello, I've pinched nerve pain in neck/shoulders and iliac pain at the same time since a few months (never had anything like this before). Can we still buy your course "RELIEVE YOUR NECK PAIN IN 14 DAYS"?
Thank you for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear about the pain you’re experiencing. My "Relieve Your Neck Pain in 14 Days" course isn’t currently open, but I’ll be running a Lower Back Pain Relief Challenge in early December. Although it focuses on the lower back, all of my challenges are designed to help participants experience their body as an interconnected whole. Many people find that addressing one area often brings relief in other areas, like the neck and shoulders. This might be a great option for you to explore and experience some potential improvements in your neck as well!
I have a genetic condition called hEDS. I have many comorbidities. Is this still okay to do this, even though I have a condition that causes pain? I have spent 25yrs trying the doctors evil approach of telling me I was mentally ill, but of course no psychological techniques worked, because it's a physical disability. I'm completely alone, no medical help, no friends or family except my husband. It's so hard, because I want to live my life so much, but I am unable to do anything pain free, even lying down. 24/7 lifelong pain, and no one cares.
I'm 38 yrs old now, unable to work, cook or clean. I want be able to function better 😢
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced. Living with chronic pain, especially from hEDS, can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. And I completely understand how disheartening it is when treatments seem to focus only on the mind while neglecting the physical aspects of a condition.
Retraining the nervous system can offer an alternative approach-one that focuses on gently shifting how the body perceives even familiar, everyday movements, which may currently feel like threats to your system. This doesn’t mean trying to “overcome” the pain, but instead working in a way that feels safe and allows the nervous system to gradually reframe its response.
With a gentle, patient approach, it’s possible to begin creating subtle shifts. This process doesn’t demand that you push through pain but rather invites you to explore movement in a way that’s free of pressure. Many people have found some relief through this approach, even those with conditions involving lifelong pain.
Please know you’re not alone, and there are people who care about helping you find more comfort in your body. I’m here if you have any questions about taking the first steps.
@@TaroIwamotoThank you so much for your compassionate and detailed response. I really appreciate it.
My first time to watch this. Now I know I am doing it the wrong way.
@@norapabalan7098 so what were you doing in the "wrong" way?
@@TaroIwamoto
Puting more pressure on the painful parts that needs stretching. Since I have neuropathy on my left foot I do legs stretching using the exercise stretchable band. I do as hard as I can go
I also do that in my neck and arms. I do it as hard as I can go.
@@norapabalan7098 I see. You're not alone in doing that as our culture teaches us "no pain no gain" mentality, but at some point, this can start to work against us, and strengthen our habitual patterns that are hurting us more than helping us.