You know what's crazy? You get in this position and do this exercise automatically when you lay down in the grass and look up at the clouds. It's amazing that this exercise is so healing and it can be found in a fun activity
So when I turned my eyes to the left I started moaning (almost like a painful one but I wasn't in pain), it was a real struggle, almost disorienting. Is that normal?
@@amiecritesFlowsWithLove im just a rando on the internet, so I don’t know what im talking about lol. However, i started acupuncture for both physical and mental issues. when the acupuncturist hits my heart area, which is for emotions, i tend to sob for about a minute and then calm down, and sometimes i feel happy afterward. This last time i felt so sad during that minute it, but not any particular reason. It just felt like sadness that needed to he processed and let go. Maybe you are releasing stored trauma with that one movement? If it doesnt hurt but you need to groan, maybe that’s some general emotional pain you are processing and releasing?
Probably another reason the controllers are constantly spraying the sky so that its almost 80-90% of the week ugly. Rare is the day we have blue skies, let alone blue skies with clouds. Now the sky looks like a dull faded blue and chalk lines are smeared back and forth on it. But this will change, thank God, this year.
I suffer from complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety. I have been through various therapies over the years, I am talking more than a decade. This is going to sound weird now but this simple fast exercise actually works! My fiance sent me this link and I was very sceptical but I thought I give it a go. It really works, thank you Sukie!
It instantly relieved the painful ball of energy that grows in my chest when I'm anxious. Thank you so much for sharing. It's extremely hard to try and heal trauma when you're living in poverty and can't afford professional guidance, resources like yours are life savers.💜
WOW!!! I didn't know what to expect when performing this exercise, most people have commented they cry or have better motion in the neck, not me my experience was completely different. I have had a tremendous amount of stress for decades in combination with covid related damage. When I started the exercise looking to the right it was hard for me to focus my eyesight on a given point, I kept going holding my eyes as far as they would go. About 5-10 seconds in a huge wave of panic came over me, rapid heartbeat, uneasiness, alarms going off, i kept going. I had no swallow or yawn halfway through. When my eyes came back to center it felt like my entire chest cavity opened up for my first deep breathe in decades, it was incredible. I looked to the left for 30 seconds, my legs started to get warm and tingly. My heart was beating so quickly and my breathing was so rapid i thought to myself OMG I'm going to have to go to the emergency room. I sat up, was very dizzy a little discombobulated. It felt like i was walking for the fist time, very strange feeling like my legs didn't know what to do. I sat on the bed and checked my pules which remained over 130 BPM for about 15 minute's, i could breathe so easily and felt so calm. About 3 minutes in i had a strong urge to go to the bathroom, most amazing bowel movement of my life. It took about 2 hours to calm down and for the body to get settled. I went to the beach the next morning and i never felt more relaxed, stress free and a calmness that is indescribable. This has helped me so much I'm at a loss for words, i must have had so much trauma built up it exploded.... The second time i did the exercise about a week later, i threw up a few minutes later. What i find interesting is most of my experience is GI related, maybe its from my appendicitis trauma. Another interesting point, i went to see an energy healer a couple months prior. She stated, huh that's interesting your brain and GI tract are not communicating at all..... I truly believe this exercise has helped them reconnect, thank you!!!
The vagus nerve runs on zinc and magnesium at least that's what I found on Google. I use to have fainting spells and magnesium resolved them. Do your own research
A lot of what people believe is from cvd is actually from the injections.. so much info on this but you have to dig as mainstream media are covering it up.
WOW. 26 YEARS of psychiatric drugs and hospitals. I just did this excersize, breathed several big sighs, now I feel like a lifetime has been lifted off of my shoulders 😯🤗💞 THANK YOU and thank the algorithm that brought us together 😁
Thanks for the video. Just like to let everyone know that the head turning technique we Muslims practice five times or more in our prays. We are told to be steadfast in prayers as it is beneficial to us. Now I understand why. I have gone through allot in my life but it has not destroyed me as my prayers have helped to deal with all the trauma physically and psychologically. Thanks again.
I thought the same that we do it five times or more in our prayers. SO, Allah wants to heal our souls and bodies. Indeed HE is the greatest and loves us💗🥰
My neck was so stiff. While doing this I found myself taking a really deep breath I wasn’t expecting and then next thing I burst into tears. I can’t describe the feeling. It was pure sorrow and relief. My head is turning so much more easily now. I don’t know what just happened but that was profound. Thank you 🙏🏻
I got emotional but fought the tears because I felt silly. Now I wish I would have gone with it. I am blown away by how well I could move my neck after.
If you don't get an automatic deep breath or yawn the first few times you try this exercise, keep it up. It took me 7 days before my nervous system responded with a yawn. I also have a hard time lacing my fingers behind my neck because of shoulder immobility and so I placed my hands as close as I could get them instead.
Good to know. I keep doing it for long periods and get no yawn result or any major response. It must be that we had the most to gain from doing this exercise. I'll keep doing it. Appreciate thevcomment
How long to actually keep the straight eye looking position when you start doing the exercise to experience the sigh, deep breath or the swallow like 10 minutes etc.
I can't believe how painful and uncomfortable it was to do this for 30 seconds. I started feeling this tingly sensation at the base of my spine and realized I was clenching my teeth. As soon as I started to relax I began crying! And breathing very deeply. What a release.
I was very discouraged when I first began this practice because I could not hold the gaze for 30 seconds. In fact, it was such a powerful exercise for me, I became nauseous and dizzy after my first attempt with just 15 seconds on each side. However, I kept at it with my small 15 second gazes and tried to reassure myself that something was better than nothing. It was. Keep at it no matter how many seconds you can hold. It's a mediation element so that means it can build over time❣️ It did for me. 🌹
So far anyone I've seen presenting this has neglected to emphasize the exact position on the back of the head that gives you the greatest result and feedback. In Stanley Rosenberg's further description of this exercise he notes that the eye muscles doing the movement are connected at the BASE of the skull. So by making sure your first fingers or thumbs feel just beneath the curve of the occipital bone just above the connection to the neck you can notice very subtle changes in the muscular tension. To find the optimal point for your body with your hands low on your skull behind your head slowly nod chin to chest In the west we call this a nod YES. (some other cultures use this motion differently!) Try it with your hands both ways and see what you notice. It's all about YOU and learning to know how your body and heart FEEL. Thank you Sukie, your video is very helpful. Can't wait to see more of your channel!
I have been shallow breathing for at least 4yrs. I have a whole host of health problems with my digestive system being one of the them. I recently began researching the vagus nerve connection and done some vagus nerve exercises. I did this exercise last night and sensed a change in my breathing immediately. I awake this morning and so far the change is still there. THIS WORKS!!! THANK YOU, I BELIEVE YOU MAY HAVE HELPED TO SAVE MY LIFE... GOD BLESS YOU ❤🙏🏾
@@FadyDizzle it depends on how you look at it, I've felt myself reverting back a couple of times, but the technique that I'm using literally takes seconds to complete and correct.
This is amazing! I didn’t even realize how stiff my neck was. During looking to the right for 30 seconds, I randomly felt so much joy that I had tears coming from my eyes. I felt so peaceful. Afterwards, I almost felt like an owl. 😂 I can turn my neck better than ever and I feel so calm and relaxed. Thank you! I’ve been through the ringer my whole life and I’m only 25 and this really just released something for me.
I’ve been feeling this pit in my stomach for months due to grief, and this video came up and did the exercise. My neck mobility improved dramatically and felt joy returning. Thank you so much.
I was rear-ended 6 months ago, and as an otherwise active, upbeat person have really struggled emotionally with the loss of strength and mobility the injury has caused on my dominant Rt side. So, the exercise today brought a flood of tears when gazing toward the Left (did Rt side 1st; L second). Immediate increased mobility! Thank you❤
You have to do what is intuitive for YOU. This is just a guideline to get you started. Exercising i.e. taking long walks in nature and conscious deep breathing also gives us a reset. Fasting from things we do every single day and observing our thoughts helps as well. Be Blessed.
Did anyone else’s eyes hurt when they did this? After ten seconds my eyes started to get tired. I wasn’t sure if I was looking too far right but made it through! Definitely feeling more relaxed now.
My eyes felt tired and uncomfortable to hold too, I didn’t feel the need to swallow but I did feel relief from this and when I sat back up my head was easier to turn. Guess I’ll have to keep practicing
I had trauma in the form of an mva about 47 years ago which harmed my cervical spine. After many chiropractic and "regular" pain doctors who dispense rx - on what seemed to be a never ending trial basis - These Vagus Nerve resets help more than those methodologies. And I am 65. Thank you, Sukie!
I could literally cry, i just did this sitting in the library and it just made me feel more safe and released some of the crippling tension and anxiety in my body. thank you for this video 🙌
Thank you so much. I am suffering from the worst depression in my whole life. I have been reading everything I can about depression and found your channel. Therapy has not helped with this depression, but these movements seem to have helped a little. I am so hopeful and thankful to find you.
Hey love, I know your struggle 😘. I have been depressed once (2 years ago) but it was really bad. Taking vitamin D and omega 3 every day can help. Its good for your serotonine levels. Writing down the best moments of your day in a journal at the end of the day also really really helped me to feel more positive and appreciate the moments that made me smile that day. Its also great for when youre having a really bad moment. Just reading that journal reminds you there is beauty out there waiting for you 😘. Surrounding yourself with people that genuinly care for you and only watch and read things that make you feel you good. Be very kind to yourself.. think/speak to yourself in a way you would talk to someone you love. You deserve that 🤗. Go out into nature. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the stars and the moon..I know it sounds corny but it makes a world of a difference. Move your body..yoga, running..any type of movement that you love can help you produce endorfines and connect you to your body. It brings you into the present moment and helps you let go of overthinking. I don't know if you are taking medication but it is a possibility and it can certainly help. I prefer to not take anything chemical if I don't have to but it really helped me back then. Remember that nothing lasts forever.. that is also true for this depression you are going through. You will be happy again even if that is something that feels out of reach now 😘. If I can do it, you can do it🤗🤗🤗. Trust in your own intuition as well .. it tells you what you can do/change to feel better. Much love, Cindy
It worked! I am 71 years old. I have arthritis in my neck. Hurts to look side to side, especially to the left side. I did the exercise with you and the pain was lessoned when I turned my head from side to side. Quite amazing! Thank You!
This was so much more uncomfortable than I anticipated. So hard to keep my eyes to the side for 30 seconds but WOW! I felt a little dizzy and uneasy during the exercise, but my neck is looser and I feel a bit clearer!
It was hard for me to look right at one spot, but no reaction like yawning. Looking left at one spot was easier, but I felt really emotional, tears came out and swallowing. Thank you for this exercise Sukie.
I felt instant relief. Done this exercise twice now. The second time I had involuntary tears in my eyes, my neck movement also felt lighter plus I yawned. Thank you so much for this. God bless you!
This is one of the very few things I ever tried that worked exactly as promised. Sighed a little, nothing special. Afterwards, I could move my neck much more, and more evenly. This gave me a pleasant chill all over. Then I felt calm. Also, I honestly did not think it would work. That there are such things in the world makes me so happy.
This was amazing. I was preparing for a potentially stressful meeting (about which I could not stop ruminating), did this exercise, and was CALM. The neck range of motion also improved even though it was good to start with. I taught it to my husband and both of us slept like logs last night
I haven't even done this excercise yet but I am so intrigued by the drastic experiences people are reporting from doing it. I would have never imagined!
Oh my god! I experienced severe childhood trauma and lived with undiagnosed adhd and autism for 27 years. I did this now after having a extremely anxiety driven day with lots of pain. After this my whole neck and shouldered loosened up totally and I suddenly had to laugh. I feel so relieved I really can’t believe it. Thank you so much!
Wtf I also had childhood trauma experiences and also laughed during the experience. I was surching for similar experiences and found you as the only one who also laughed
I also laughed too. I think because in the moment, the fact that such a simple thing of moving my eyes to the right had allowed me to feel so peaceful was shocking.
Wow! Didn’t this would really do that much! But the tightness in the right side of my neck released dramatically!! I can’t believe how much further I turn my head! Thank you!!! And to all of y’all who have left comments saying to keep going even if you don’t see immediate result, I really appreciate that encouragement!!❤❤ Thanks, Susie!!
That’s great. Just a note: people often go their whole lives with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed neck tightness specifically on the right side. IF this is a recurring/ongoing issue for you, look up the “Right TMCC Pattern” and seek out a Postural Restoration physical therapist. The issue is resultant of our naturally asymmetrical physiology and subsequent breathing patterns. The vagus reset she outlines is a great way to get neutral and an awesome tool for combating tightness. The stuff I mentioned above is what you’d wanna look into if you found yourself having to vagus reset more often than is practical and you continued falling back into that right neck tightness.
@@faisals8638 Hello, have you ever tried the breathing technique by Wim Hof (aka The Iceman)? I’ve seen numerous comments from people on his videos who say they no longer get chronic headaches, even migraines, after establishing a daily practice of his technique. It’s good for many other things too, including stress, anxiety and even depression with some people. He has TH-cam videos that guide you through at different levels so you get to start where you’re comfortable. It involves holding you breath, which gets easier with a daily practice. All the best. 💛
Doing this exercise brought up some childhood stuff i'd never dealt with, I found myself crying, understanding the situation, and dealing with it - thanks for this
This is essentially the part of EMDR therapy for PTSD/Depression/Anxiety w/o the accompanying coaching from a therapist. It is an very effective tool for those suffering with those psychological conditions which also has a physical component that this video was addressing.
@@eleanorhinton5816 I've had PTSD symptoms and depression and I've done a) a wildly out-of-the-box thing and b) one unusual but more conventional thing. a) I had what is called a clearing done by an excellent practitioner - Terri Young, Quantum Matrix Healing is her name and modality. Gets rid of low vibration entities or energies. It worked - I had to come back for a brief part 2, but whatever it was left my system. She is spiritual, not religious, and works with Archangel Michael. Believe me when I tell you I never thought I'd be writing a sentence like that. Really feel into whether you're open to this approach. If not, then find what works. B) In a few days I'll receive the Fisher Wallace stimulator device., cleared by the FDA to help depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. It stimulates the brain to create more serotonin using radio waves. I encourage anyone to look both of those up. And I just had an emotional release doing this video, so thanks to the creator of this video. I'm a huge proponent of somatic therapy to release trauma.
Wow, I did mine sitting up, and 30 seconds on each side and a lot of tension melted away, and my baseline mobility improved by about 20%! Granted I did this in a park looking at nature, which also benefits the nervous system, but still significant improvement! Thank you for this! Going to teach it to my clients.
This is amazing to do. Nothing was releasing the tension in my neck for YEARS and these couple of minutes have just relieved it. Thank you. I’m so grateful 🙏♥️
Worked instantly to help relieve anxiety. I am so grateful for you and people like you who are here to help bring healing to our minds and bodies. Thank you!
I'm 58 and in good shape, but starting to develop arthritis in my neck after decades of tension. My neck has started to relax for the first time in weeks.
@@karinanikoghos7285 I have been doing physical therapy for my neck, and it is helping to stabilize my condition, but I need to address the continuing stress in my life for a more permanent solution. Chiropractic adjustement was making my neck worse.
Sometimes simply being aware of a problem is the first step. I went through a rough patch related to a bad business dealing 8 years ago, but even now I find myself prone to anxiety over the smallest things. My body is always on the defense. This simple video has helped me so much! Thank you, much gratitude.
Sukie Baxter, this is ridiculous! This simple exercise actually has an effect! When I looked to the right, I felt a pain on the left side near the base of my skull and my eyes kept wanting to return to center. I have double vision when I look right because I was assaulted on the right side of my face, causing a "blowout fracture" of my orbital socket. Once I returned my eyes back to neutral, I felt dizzy. Looking left was much more pleasant. At the end of the exercise, I had less stress in my neck when I tried to turn to the right and chronic tension in my neck is noticeably less! THANK YOU!
I friend of mine recommended I watch your video on the Vagus Nerve exercises. I watched this video a few days ago and was skeptical that it would do anything for me. Well, did it today, and WOW, I can't believe that it worked so well, in just 30 seconds of eye movements.....incredible!
I'm so sorry. Try to trust that you're in there. Find the things that feel like they take you closer, and be gentle with yourself. I believe you'll meet the person that you are one day, and I hope it will be soon. 💜
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've been fighting anxiety and can't breathe much deeply. This is something I need to continue. I've had/have p.t.s.d. Just started counseling today. But I needed something.
These past couple of weeks I have felt so anxious and tense that I felt like I couldn't take in a full breath. I always felt like I was gasping for air. I did this exercise twice on both sides and the second round I definitely felt a shift....I kept yawning. When I finished I took a deep breath in and it felt so clear and like a breath of fresh air, I almost started crying of happiness. I am definitely going to keep doing this!
I actually had a rush of fear when I looked to one side, but relief on the other. Baring in mind that I have been navigating deep trauma work recently. More mobility and tension relief afterward. The journey is different for each of us. Thank you Sukie.
Same! My left side felt scarier than my right. I have an injury from drug use as a way younger person and it messed up my whole left arm and chest muscles and nerves to constantly tense up. I cried upon releasing my eyes.
Wow!I'm completely blown away by the immediate release & relief this exercise gave me.My neck is moving freely and comfortably now.I will certainly be incorporating this with my daily meditations!Thank you & I look forward to continue on from this video.
Thank you so much. I never heard of the Vagus nerve until I started doing guided meditations and a vagus nerve reset popped up and I researched it. I wish doctors would have figured out my problem. I just had a physical Monday and my doctor asked if I had the hoarseness in my voice evaluated and I never have, but that is another symptom of vagus nerve damage. I also don't feel hungry like I should and I have had at least 5 unexplained seizures and fainting spells in my lifetime. It does trace back to severe trauma I have lived through. I meditate several times a day to keep myself in good spirits, but it doesn't take much to trigger my anxiety so that's why I do them so often. I was so happy when I discovered Yoga Nidra last year. All the different meditations and chakra balancing has helped me so much. I will bounce right back after a meditation or 2 (sometimes I need more than one guided meditation or body scan to release my anxiety.) I subscribe to a lot of mindfulness channels. Thanks again!
First I tried 30 seconds on each side and didn't experience anything. I tried it again for about 40 seconds and still nothing. So I tried a third time, 60 seconds on each side. Then my breathing suddenly became very deep and a bit faster. I could feel energy moving through my body, entering my feet. As I sat up I moved my jaw (I have had some clicking from my jaw on the right side) and both sides of my jaw sounded *sqwishhh* in my ears and the clicking in my jaw was gone which I've had for maybe 6 months. It's like something losened up on the right side and made it balance on both sides. This is great. I will keep doing it. I think it may be a great tool to use after meditation as it can bring up energy blockages to the surface in the process of releasing them. Thank you for this video!
This literally has changed my life and how I function daily. The exercise I just did with u just then I noticed a significant change to my right side where I have the most issues, thank you 😍
My therapist suggested this video, tried it today and that tension I felt for months is looser… I am glad it worked for me! Gonna save it to my favorites!
Sukie, I can’t thank you enough for demonstrating this technique. It has been profoundly positive for me, and allowed me to overcome a 55 year issue that was very debilitating. I am so grateful to you! ❤🙏😊
This is a phenomenal approach. When looking left or right I felt muscles twitching, actual anxious tension that must be due to trauma responses. After the exercise my neck and head feel so light. Thank you.
Coming back to centre after turning my eyes to the right made me release a HUGE sigh before you even mentioned it. I was absolutely perplexed. I felt so much tension release. Thank you.
The first time it was a struggle to turn eyes to the left. I didn't feel enormous peace afterwards, but the neck was definitely more relaxed and I could turn my head with ease. Later I tried this before going to bed. I have ADHD and during bedtime my head is quite often very busy with all sorts of thoughts. I did the exercise in a pretty dark bedroom and still I felt quite peaceful and relaxed afterwards and there was little or no traffic in my head. I also did this once sitting in a car. It was a situation where I was getting nervous about time while waiting for my husband as he went shopping. I leaned back with my head to keep it steady and turned my eyes both ways. Afterwards, I felt very relaxed, the nervousness had disappeared and I felt like I could take a nap (which I never do!). My husband also benefitted from this, as I was not irritated when he got back to the car 😀
I've done this exercise in the evening, before going to bed. What I noticed, which is amazing, my body was far more relaxed in the first day of doing this exercise. When I did the exercise the second time, last night, I was extremely relaxed, I don't even remember when I fell asleep.
My sinuses drained and now i can breath though my nose. What the heck? This is amazing. My body has so much stored up trauma all over can literally feel my nasal passage draining. I’ll be doing this everyday.
I did it on my couch, I have big troubles relaxing after a really tough time and I just had the BEST NAP EVER. Went deep in a good sleep, snoring and so on. Thank you it’s a treasure!
Okay so I just want to say that for years now, I’ve been doing various exercises suggested on countless videos and then this one came up. Firstly I’m ashamed to say that I was judgmental straight away. Like “what’s this whipper snapper going to teach me?” but boy was I wrong!! She got straight into it, didn’t mess about and bam! I couldn’t believe the difference I felt in my neck mobility. Not only that, my tinnitus that was very loud today came down a few notices to bearable. I was really surprised and can’t believe that just this quick exercise had such an instant impact. I’m very grateful....and it has taught me a valuable lesson too. Thank you Sukie, god bless you for this 🙏🏽💙
My neck, shoulder blades and spine were so stiff for the last few days. I remembered seeing this a while ago and came back to it today. One big yawn on each side eye and it’s 80% better! I guess that’s where I store the hard days. Have a great day and thank you!
I am curry crying tears of joy after years of physical and psych therapy THIS released tension and anxious frustration faster than and more effectively than literally any other exercise I have been taught. I can't thank you enough ❤️❤️
i found your videos a few years ago and i still find myself returning to them. what i have learned from you has helped me immensely in reducing symptoms of chronic pain and cptsd. the way you have connected, compiled, and presented all of this cutting edge knowledge is absolutely brilliant. thank you for sharing so generously.
i want to thank you for this video. health anxiety has been high these past few days and my body was stuck in flight/fight/freeze mode. after doing this exercise, in the middle of the night, I was finally able to get a few hours of good sleep. i didn’t wake up feeling super tense or with heart racing like i was these past few days. it has lead me to learn more on EMDR and SE.
Every time I try one of these exercise I cry. When my anxiety was really bad last year I remember if anyone touched my back (doctors, friend tried giving massage) I would start panicking and hyperventilating. This feels like the reverse. I did feel more range of motion after. Thank you.
Im a massage therapist and I will definitely be doing this with my clients. I just did it on myself and I had greater ROM with less pain on my left side after only 30 seconds on each side! Also going to have to buy that book, thank you!
I'm blown away at the feeling after, I feel like my vision is now focused (I have bad tics due to tourettes and adhd and I could move my head so much more. I feel like I degressed to my health when I was a few years younger and not riddled with stress
It really worked! I felt my heart literally bounce twice, which I feel is a strong physical reaction, a release of an emotional blocking. Thank you very much!
Of all the videos I've watch on this subject, yours are my favorite. The exercises are calming but so is your voice and the way you explain everything. 7 months ago I lost my soulmate and best friend, my wife, and your videos helped me so much in dealing with the grief and hearache. Lately I've needed them again, and I want to thank you so much for helping me get through some very hard times. Cheers!
Dude. The tension in my body just relaxed.... Wow that felt so good I could cry. I started to feel a bit of panic when I did it. Then after doing the left side and getting about to the 30 second mark I felt relief and my body physically relaxed a bit. Thank you so very much ma'am.
Worked like MAGIC in 30 seconds flat. My first time doing this, and it released 80% of my tension. Turning my neck to the left was very painful. And i cried after completing the exercise. Also, after pointing the eyes in both directions, i felt like swallowing and a slightly deep breath too. Thanks a million!
Omg, did it sitting up and felt the tension release. This was awesome! Thank you so much. As a former cancer patient, I learned about this. If I get up too fast I faint. I am continuing to learn just how important vagus nerve Heath is for body mind and spirit. Namaste
Thank you. You're literally a life saver. I've been searching for years for this type of therapy in person, I've gone to countless therapist and counselors. Lately I've been denied care due to insurance, no availability of counselors or therapists. I'm so glad I found you today🤗
This simple exercise was amazing. Before you even mentioned breath, I noticed that that took a deeper breath than I think I have in years. I’m going to keep doing this every day. I felt immediately less tense. Thank you!
This is amazing! I have been carrying a lot of physical and psychological trauma in my shoulders and neck for years. After I did this I felt so much relief from the stiffness I was feeling. Thank you so much 🙏
Thanks so much for these vids Sukie, I've been a chronic anxiety sufferer since I can remember, sometimes it has gotten so bad it feels like I'm dying. I've had everything from herbal remedies to valium. These exercises work better than anything I've ever tried. Thank you so much
I'm watching this in my van, so I decided to just smoosh the back of my head into the headrest and try to do the exercise sitting right here. When looking to each side (eyes only, head still), I started to feel anxiety rush in (huge problem of mine). It was easily manageable, so I sat with the feeling and breathed deeply through the exercise. Now I feel slightly more energy and clarity. Slight, but noticeable. I think I'll totally be adding polyvagal reset techniques to my self-improvement/recovery journey. 👍
I have suffered from lightheadedness, several episodes of collapses and my blood pressure has dropped to very low readings. We finally attributed these problems to my Vegas nerve . Your exercise is first time in three years I have a hint of finally getting help, Thank You so much!
I've realised that I don't cry when blocks are released, I laugh or at least smile. So it's interesting to read that others cried, I was smiling very big after doing this and I still am 10 minutes later. Nothing happened on my right side but 2 seconds into the left I swallowed. The left is where everything goes haywire in my system and my neck has been jammed up on that side despite all kinds of efforts on my own as well as monthly adjustments. I definitely feel reset. Thank you!!
It’s wonderful , felt the need to swallow and catch my breath - it’s an amazing relief of pain - I tore both shoulders in Iraq and Afghanistan and both knees meniscus - always in a lot of pain . The relief from this vagus nerve rest is a miracle in God’s way of giving us self healing capability . Thanks so much for sharing this gift with us .
This was amazing…I just recently was exposed to the Vagus Nerve and since I live in trauma I thought I’d give it a try. After doing the exercise with you my neck side to side is so much more flexible, I can’t stop yawning, and I immediately felt the need to swallow. Thank you for this video and I look forward to seeing more past and hopefully present if your still posting!!!xoxoxo
I just tried this and am amazed! Usually when I turn my head from side to side my neck makes all kinds of crackling noises. After doing the eye thing, I turned my head from side to side and there was no crackling at all. I also let out this massive sigh about halfway through looking to the left. Never heard of Vagus Nerve before. Glad my curiosity about it got the best of me today. Thanks.
This book is amazing and I started doing this exercise every day over a year ago. It’s helped me sooo much! This is the first I’ve heard someone else recommended it!
@@DC-ik6el I used to have to see a chiropractor regularly for back and neck pain, and I haven’t had any for a while now because this exercise aligns the neck bones. And overall it’s calmed my nervous system down, got me out of the chronic key-up fight or flight mode kind of feeling.
After nearly 100 seconds on each side , I find a smile is probably the easiest thing to do right now. It's floating in extremely natural . Honestly before watching this I was not in a very great state . I feel locked into something really nice right now .
When I looked to the right it showed more effects: I yawned, my eyes became very tired, even hurt and they started to tear. I‘m going to try it more often and hope it will have more positive effects but I already have physical problems (breathing, digestion) due to trauma for more than two years, so I think this will take some time. Thank you for your explanation and the excercise!
Watch this video next! --> Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply th-cam.com/video/OeokFxnhGQo/w-d-xo.html
Rubbish ! Meaningless exercises and too much meaning given to simple movements. It has nothing to do with vagus! Liar 🤥
Definitely helped my mobility.
@@geraldzarzoso9446 ,
Mobility may be but not vagus!!!! 🤣
Il suo libro è stato tradotto in italiano?
Should we hold the gaze still or is it ok to blink eyes?
you probably won’t see this but your exercises just helped me down from a suicidal episode. thank you.
I did see this and I’m so glad to hear that.
Have you tried this lately? I just stumbled across this video and enjoyed it and am glad to hear it has helped your🦋🫶🏻
Thank you. I need this too then. ❤
Many hugs to you ❤
love to you
We as a generation are incredibly lucky to have internet and TH-cam!
Amen to that!
Yes! True.
It won't last though : store and hoard as much as you can out of it !
@@S.M.Jean-Mahmoud_Ier are you a soothsayer?
When we focus on the right videos to help us then it truly is a blessing!
You know what's crazy? You get in this position and do this exercise automatically when you lay down in the grass and look up at the clouds. It's amazing that this exercise is so healing and it can be found in a fun activity
Wow!!!! Such a good point!
So when I turned my eyes to the left I started moaning (almost like a painful one but I wasn't in pain), it was a real struggle, almost disorienting. Is that normal?
Wow, I am sure that would be even more powerful to do this exercise in nature. Thanks for the insight.
@@amiecritesFlowsWithLove im just a rando on the internet, so I don’t know what im talking about lol. However, i started acupuncture for both physical and mental issues. when the acupuncturist hits my heart area, which is for emotions, i tend to sob for about a minute and then calm down, and sometimes i feel happy afterward. This last time i felt so sad during that minute it, but not any particular reason. It just felt like sadness that needed to he processed and let go.
Maybe you are releasing stored trauma with that one movement? If it doesnt hurt but you need to groan, maybe that’s some general emotional pain you are processing and releasing?
Probably another reason the controllers are constantly spraying the sky so that its almost 80-90% of the week ugly.
Rare is the day we have blue skies, let alone blue skies with clouds.
Now the sky looks like a dull faded blue and chalk lines are smeared back and forth on it.
But this will change, thank God, this year.
I suffer from complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety. I have been through various therapies over the years, I am talking more than a decade. This is going to sound weird now but this simple fast exercise actually works! My fiance sent me this link and I was very sceptical but I thought I give it a go. It really works, thank you Sukie!
Thank you Sukie
It instantly relieved the painful ball of energy that grows in my chest when I'm anxious. Thank you so much for sharing. It's extremely hard to try and heal trauma when you're living in poverty and can't afford professional guidance, resources like yours are life savers.💜
I'll second that!
Ya, kinda weird. Really worked
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Agreed. Simple and Accessible.. give up that poverty thing? You’re obviously worth more
What happens in vagus doesn’t always stay in vagus
WOW!!! I didn't know what to expect when performing this exercise, most people have commented they cry or have better motion in the neck, not me my experience was completely different. I have had a tremendous amount of stress for decades in combination with covid related damage. When I started the exercise looking to the right it was hard for me to focus my eyesight on a given point, I kept going holding my eyes as far as they would go. About 5-10 seconds in a huge wave of panic came over me, rapid heartbeat, uneasiness, alarms going off, i kept going. I had no swallow or yawn halfway through. When my eyes came back to center it felt like my entire chest cavity opened up for my first deep breathe in decades, it was incredible. I looked to the left for 30 seconds, my legs started to get warm and tingly. My heart was beating so quickly and my breathing was so rapid i thought to myself OMG I'm going to have to go to the emergency room. I sat up, was very dizzy a little discombobulated. It felt like i was walking for the fist time, very strange feeling like my legs didn't know what to do. I sat on the bed and checked my pules which remained over 130 BPM for about 15 minute's, i could breathe so easily and felt so calm. About 3 minutes in i had a strong urge to go to the bathroom, most amazing bowel movement of my life. It took about 2 hours to calm down and for the body to get settled. I went to the beach the next morning and i never felt more relaxed, stress free and a calmness that is indescribable. This has helped me so much I'm at a loss for words, i must have had so much trauma built up it exploded.... The second time i did the exercise about a week later, i threw up a few minutes later. What i find interesting is most of my experience is GI related, maybe its from my appendicitis trauma. Another interesting point, i went to see an energy healer a couple months prior. She stated, huh that's interesting your brain and GI tract are not communicating at all..... I truly believe this exercise has helped them reconnect, thank you!!!
wow that must have been tough at first, my stress is affecting my gut it just is not working too well going to try this today!
The vagus nerve runs on zinc and magnesium at least that's what I found on Google. I use to have fainting spells and magnesium resolved them. Do your own research
A lot of what people believe is from cvd is actually from the injections.. so much info on this but you have to dig as mainstream media are covering it up.
And can be detoxed, special supplement protocols available if you check online, to keep the cells detoxed and this clears symptoms.
Me, too. Major panic attack and anxiety came up for me. It was so uncomfortable, but afterwards, i felt serene and calm.
WOW. 26 YEARS of psychiatric drugs and hospitals. I just did this excersize, breathed several big sighs, now I feel like a lifetime has been lifted off of my shoulders 😯🤗💞 THANK YOU and thank the algorithm that brought us together 😁
really?
@@cindysmith6040 yeah i don't know about that. my eye muscle felt worked out, that's it.
meant ironic.
@Alicia Hoverson did it last? Is it still helping? Thx
Sure 🙄
Thanks for the video. Just like to let everyone know that the head turning technique we Muslims practice five times or more in our prays. We are told to be steadfast in prayers as it is beneficial to us. Now I understand why. I have gone through allot in my life but it has not destroyed me as my prayers have helped to deal with all the trauma physically and psychologically.
Thanks again.
100 percent agree
This is fascinating, thank you for sharing!
I never made that connection even though I'm a practicing Muslim myself! Thanks for reminding me
Shut up. People turn their heads like 50 times a day. Stop associating everything with religion. That's stu*pid
I thought the same that we do it five times or more in our prayers. SO, Allah wants to heal our souls and bodies. Indeed HE is the greatest and loves us💗🥰
My neck was so stiff. While doing this I found myself taking a really deep breath I wasn’t expecting and then next thing I burst into tears. I can’t describe the feeling. It was pure sorrow and relief. My head is turning so much more easily now.
I don’t know what just happened but that was profound.
Thank you 🙏🏻
I got emotional but fought the tears because I felt silly. Now I wish I would have gone with it. I am blown away by how well I could move my neck after.
I feel this so much! The same thing happened for me, it feels like a miracle. So happy I randomly came across this video on TH-cam
I had this same reaction the first time I did it
I found myself laughing for a while after. I haven't laughed in months 🥺
me too. i teared up but then i felt more relaxed and my breathing slowed down
If you don't get an automatic deep breath or yawn the first few times you try this exercise, keep it up. It took me 7 days before my nervous system responded with a yawn. I also have a hard time lacing my fingers behind my neck because of shoulder immobility and so I placed my hands as close as I could get them instead.
Good to know. I keep doing it for long periods and get no yawn result or any major response. It must be that we had the most to gain from doing this exercise. I'll keep doing it. Appreciate thevcomment
@@dprice81 me too
I started crying
How long to actually keep the straight eye looking position when you start doing the exercise to experience the sigh, deep breath or the swallow like 10 minutes etc.
Useful, thank you. I've just tried it twice and I noticed nothing at all, to be honest. I'll keep trying though!
I can't believe how painful and uncomfortable it was to do this for 30 seconds. I started feeling this tingly sensation at the base of my spine and realized I was clenching my teeth. As soon as I started to relax I began crying! And breathing very deeply. What a release.
I started crying when trying this what is this?
@@markocoric9233 I don't know but it felt great! Definitely took me by surprise.
I felt a sadness come over me.
@@markocoric9233 Crying (or grieving) is itself a release of trauma from the body. So definitely a good thing.
Me too . First times I couldn’t do this for more than 10
seconds. It got easier
I was very discouraged when I first began this practice because I could not hold the gaze for 30 seconds. In fact, it was such a powerful exercise for me, I became nauseous and dizzy after my first attempt with just 15 seconds on each side. However, I kept at it with my small 15 second gazes and tried to reassure myself that something was better than nothing. It was. Keep at it no matter how many seconds you can hold. It's a mediation element so that means it can build over time❣️ It did for me. 🌹
I was nauseous what causes that
Same! Dizzy early on
@@LookUpp-2024I also got extremely dizzy. I’m glad I’m not the only one.
Thank you for writing this. I had the same experience and feel a little discouraged. You writing this really helps. I’ll stick with it.
Thank you for the encouragement ❤
So far anyone I've seen presenting this has neglected to emphasize the exact position on the back of the head that gives you the greatest result and feedback. In Stanley Rosenberg's further description of this exercise he notes that the eye muscles doing the movement are connected at the BASE of the skull. So by making sure your first fingers or thumbs feel just beneath the curve of the occipital bone just above the connection to the neck you can notice very subtle changes in the muscular tension. To find the optimal point for your body with your hands low on your skull behind your head slowly nod chin to chest In the west we call this a nod YES. (some other cultures use this motion differently!) Try it with your hands both ways and see what you notice. It's all about YOU and learning to know how your body and heart FEEL. Thank you Sukie, your video is very helpful. Can't wait to see more of your channel!
Honestly, this is crazy! I thought my stiffness was due to my arthritis but my neck and back relaxed immediately after this exercise. I'm so grateful.
It's a place our body stores tension, hense the need for a release valve!
😄
@@cristineconnell7803 wawoooooo
Wow! 🤍 your dorsal must have been active. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾
Sorrow on the right; anger on the left (but less angry than a previous exercise on the left0. This is fascinating. Thank you.
I have been shallow breathing for at least 4yrs. I have a whole host of health problems with my digestive system being one of the them. I recently began researching the vagus nerve connection and done some vagus nerve exercises. I did this exercise last night and sensed a change in my breathing immediately. I awake this morning and so far the change is still there. THIS WORKS!!!
THANK YOU, I BELIEVE YOU MAY HAVE HELPED TO SAVE MY LIFE... GOD BLESS YOU ❤🙏🏾
How are you feeling 2 weeks later, checking in- was it temporary or still feeling relief and doing this?
@@FadyDizzle it depends on how you look at it, I've felt myself reverting back a couple of times, but the technique that I'm using literally takes seconds to complete and correct.
That’s awesome. Check out the book Oxygen Advantage if you wanna stay out of that shallow breathing pattern for good
My neck quit hurting the first time I tried it, I have been a bodywork therapist for over 40 years. You have my attention, teacher.
This is amazing! I didn’t even realize how stiff my neck was. During looking to the right for 30 seconds, I randomly felt so much joy that I had tears coming from my eyes. I felt so peaceful. Afterwards, I almost felt like an owl. 😂 I can turn my neck better than ever and I feel so calm and relaxed. Thank you! I’ve been through the ringer my whole life and I’m only 25 and this really just released something for me.
I’ve been feeling this pit in my stomach for months due to grief, and this video came up and did the exercise. My neck mobility improved dramatically and felt joy returning. Thank you so much.
I was rear-ended 6 months ago, and as an otherwise active, upbeat person have really struggled emotionally with the loss of strength and mobility the injury has caused on my dominant Rt side. So, the exercise today brought a flood of tears when gazing toward the Left (did Rt side 1st; L second). Immediate increased mobility! Thank you❤
WOW
@@YeshuaKingMessiah who do you follow ? Not Yeshua I am sure ! Be kind
@@Dawn1065 huh?
Holy cow. The difference in neck mobility was quite noticeable. No sighs or swallows, but super cool connection between the movements. Thanks.
Yes...movement very noticeable
You have to do what is intuitive for YOU. This is just a guideline to get you started. Exercising i.e. taking long walks in nature and conscious deep breathing also gives us a reset. Fasting from things we do every single day and observing our thoughts helps as well. Be Blessed.
@@SunInSeptember And another valuable example of the phrase "Knowledge is power", I'm glad your neck is doing better!
I actually got a little lightheaded
Did anyone else’s eyes hurt when they did this? After ten seconds my eyes started to get tired. I wasn’t sure if I was looking too far right but made it through! Definitely feeling more relaxed now.
My eyes hurt too.....
My eyes felt tired and uncomfortable to hold too, I didn’t feel the need to swallow but I did feel relief from this and when I sat back up my head was easier to turn. Guess I’ll have to keep practicing
Yes mainly on one side
I had trouble with looking left, my eyes got really tired. I need more practice! I did feel less tense and more relaxed afterwards though.
I got dizzy when I my I brought my eyes back to the center
I had trauma in the form of an mva about 47 years ago which harmed my cervical spine. After many chiropractic and "regular" pain doctors who dispense rx - on what seemed to be a never ending trial basis - These Vagus Nerve resets help more than those methodologies. And I am 65. Thank you, Sukie!
I could literally cry, i just did this sitting in the library and it just made me feel more safe and released some of the crippling tension and anxiety in my body. thank you for this video 🙌
I actually cried. When looking both ways, tears just fell
Thank you so much. I am suffering from the worst depression in my whole life. I have been reading everything I can about depression and found your channel. Therapy has not helped with this depression, but these movements seem to have helped a little. I am so hopeful and thankful to find you.
I'm glad this gave you some relief! I hope you find the healing that you're looking for.
Meditation helps
Hey love, I know your struggle 😘. I have been depressed once (2 years ago) but it was really bad. Taking vitamin D and omega 3 every day can help. Its good for your serotonine levels. Writing down the best moments of your day in a journal at the end of the day also really really helped me to feel more positive and appreciate the moments that made me smile that day. Its also great for when youre having a really bad moment. Just reading that journal reminds you there is beauty out there waiting for you 😘. Surrounding yourself with people that genuinly care for you and only watch and read things that make you feel you good. Be very kind to yourself.. think/speak to yourself in a way you would talk to someone you love. You deserve that 🤗. Go out into nature. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the stars and the moon..I know it sounds corny but it makes a world of a difference. Move your body..yoga, running..any type of movement that you love can help you produce endorfines and connect you to your body. It brings you into the present moment and helps you let go of overthinking. I don't know if you are taking medication but it is a possibility and it can certainly help. I prefer to not take anything chemical if I don't have to but it really helped me back then. Remember that nothing lasts forever.. that is also true for this depression you are going through. You will be happy again even if that is something that feels out of reach now 😘. If I can do it, you can do it🤗🤗🤗. Trust in your own intuition as well .. it tells you what you can do/change to feel better. Much love, Cindy
@@cindysage9110 5HTP can help, the natural AD
5HTP might help you too
It worked! I am 71 years old. I have arthritis in my neck. Hurts to look side to side, especially to the left side. I did the exercise with you and the pain was lessoned when I turned my head from side to side. Quite amazing! Thank You!
This was so much more uncomfortable than I anticipated. So hard to keep my eyes to the side for 30 seconds but WOW! I felt a little dizzy and uneasy during the exercise, but my neck is looser and I feel a bit clearer!
I experienced the same thing, I wonder why that was? But yes more relaxed neck, but didn’t like dizzy uneasy 😬 feeling
Yes! This. My anxiety spiked to high hell, but afterwards the mobility improvement was pretty spectacular.
Same !!
Man it actually hurt to try and keep my eyes to each side and got a headache, I wonder why??
Same!! Felt like motion sickness for me. Did not enjoy that aspect but the after was better.
It was hard for me to look right at one spot, but no reaction like yawning. Looking left at one spot was easier, but I felt really emotional, tears came out and swallowing. Thank you for this exercise Sukie.
Ive had tears falling every time as well!
I felt instant relief. Done this exercise twice now. The second time I had involuntary tears in my eyes, my neck movement also felt lighter plus I yawned. Thank you so much for this. God bless you!
This is one of the very few things I ever tried that worked exactly as promised. Sighed a little, nothing special. Afterwards, I could move my neck much more, and more evenly. This gave me a pleasant chill all over. Then I felt calm.
Also, I honestly did not think it would work. That there are such things in the world makes me so happy.
It’s called: lying down.
This was amazing. I was preparing for a potentially stressful meeting (about which I could not stop ruminating), did this exercise, and was CALM. The neck range of motion also improved even though it was good to start with. I taught it to my husband and both of us slept like logs last night
I love this so much
I haven't even done this excercise yet but I am so intrigued by the drastic experiences people are reporting from doing it. I would have never imagined!
Wow. I was so super stressed dealing with an abusive ex. This two minute exercise made me feel 100% relaxed and safe. Mind boggling.💜
your ex is the victim
@@demonposessed7413 lmao no
So happy for you.
@@demonposessed7413 Como se tansa vijne. 🤮
@@demonposessed7413 hush incel
I’m almost 76 and I noticed a huge improvement in mobility. Thank you 🙏
Oh my god! I experienced severe childhood trauma and lived with undiagnosed adhd and autism for 27 years. I did this now after having a extremely anxiety driven day with lots of pain. After this my whole neck and shouldered loosened up totally and I suddenly had to laugh. I feel so relieved I really can’t believe it. Thank you so much!
Wtf I also had childhood trauma experiences and also laughed during the experience. I was surching for similar experiences and found you as the only one who also laughed
I also laughed too. I think because in the moment, the fact that such a simple thing of moving my eyes to the right had allowed me to feel so peaceful was shocking.
hey me too!
Wow! Didn’t this would really do that much! But the tightness in the right side of my neck released dramatically!! I can’t believe how much further I turn my head! Thank you!!!
And to all of y’all who have left comments saying to keep going even if you don’t see immediate result, I really appreciate that encouragement!!❤❤
Thanks, Susie!!
That’s great. Just a note: people often go their whole lives with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed neck tightness specifically on the right side. IF this is a recurring/ongoing issue for you, look up the “Right TMCC Pattern” and seek out a Postural Restoration physical therapist. The issue is resultant of our naturally asymmetrical physiology and subsequent breathing patterns.
The vagus reset she outlines is a great way to get neutral and an awesome tool for combating tightness. The stuff I mentioned above is what you’d wanna look into if you found yourself having to vagus reset more often than is practical and you continued falling back into that right neck tightness.
@@ARB826 wow! Thank you so much for that info!!🤗🥰
@@ARB826 do you have a postural restoration PT who you recommend? Thanks!
This exercise eased restriction on my left side. Left and right are now just about equal. Thank you for that. I'm feeling quite perky.
Wow, that sounds amazing! I have been struggling to treat my left side and headaches since ages!
@@faisals8638 Hello, have you ever tried the breathing technique by Wim Hof (aka The Iceman)? I’ve seen numerous comments from people on his videos who say they no longer get chronic headaches, even migraines, after establishing a daily practice of his technique. It’s good for many other things too, including stress, anxiety and even depression with some people. He has TH-cam videos that guide you through at different levels so you get to start where you’re comfortable. It involves holding you breath, which gets easier with a daily practice. All the best. 💛
@@kathyannk I have! Though I'm not regular but I felt great whenever I tried it..
@@faisals8638 If you establish a regular practice (1-3 times a day) you may be amazed. I know it’s hard but well worth it. 💛
@@kathyannk Thank you, I will try.
Doing this exercise brought up some childhood stuff i'd never dealt with, I found myself crying, understanding the situation, and dealing with it - thanks for this
This is essentially the part of EMDR therapy for PTSD/Depression/Anxiety w/o the accompanying coaching from a therapist. It is an very effective tool for those suffering with those psychological conditions which also has a physical component that this video was addressing.
in EDMR do you think about the trauma at the same time?
@@cloverandluna as I understand it, yes. Your therapist guides you through it as you are doing the eye movements.
I have ptsd it's a awful mental disability thanks for help.
@@eleanorhinton5816 Yes it is. It is terrible live with and unfortunately it is invisible to others.
@@eleanorhinton5816 I've had PTSD symptoms and depression and I've done a) a wildly out-of-the-box thing and b) one unusual but more conventional thing.
a) I had what is called a clearing done by an excellent practitioner - Terri Young, Quantum Matrix Healing is her name and modality. Gets rid of low vibration entities or energies. It worked - I had to come back for a brief part 2, but whatever it was left my system. She is spiritual, not religious, and works with Archangel Michael. Believe me when I tell you I never thought I'd be writing a sentence like that. Really feel into whether you're open to this approach. If not, then find what works.
B) In a few days I'll receive the Fisher Wallace stimulator device., cleared by the FDA to help depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. It stimulates the brain to create more serotonin using radio waves.
I encourage anyone to look both of those up. And I just had an emotional release doing this video, so thanks to the creator of this video. I'm a huge proponent of somatic therapy to release trauma.
Wow, I did mine sitting up, and 30 seconds on each side and a lot of tension melted away, and my baseline mobility improved by about 20%!
Granted I did this in a park looking at nature, which also benefits the nervous system, but still significant improvement!
Thank you for this! Going to teach it to my clients.
This is amazing to do. Nothing was releasing the tension in my neck for YEARS and these couple of minutes have just relieved it. Thank you. I’m so grateful 🙏♥️
Worked instantly to help relieve anxiety. I am so grateful for you and people like you who are here to help bring healing to our minds and bodies. Thank you!
I'm 58 and in good shape, but starting to develop arthritis in my neck after decades of tension. My neck has started to relax for the first time in weeks.
Voltaren is available over the counter...recommended by the orthopedic surgeon I visited about knee pain.
you probably have trigger points in your scm and trap muscles, so do I. Please check it out and see if you get the reffered pain.
@@karinanikoghos7285 I have been doing physical therapy for my neck, and it is helping to stabilize my condition, but I need to address the continuing stress in my life for a more permanent solution. Chiropractic adjustement was making my neck worse.
@@TheTrock121 physical therapy doesn't help. Do a research on trigger points, they require a totally different way of healing
Sometimes simply being aware of a problem is the first step. I went through a rough patch related to a bad business dealing 8 years ago, but even now I find myself prone to anxiety over the smallest things. My body is always on the defense. This simple video has helped me so much! Thank you, much gratitude.
Sukie Baxter, this is ridiculous! This simple exercise actually has an effect! When I looked to the right, I felt a pain on the left side near the base of my skull and my eyes kept wanting to return to center. I have double vision when I look right because I was assaulted on the right side of my face, causing a "blowout fracture" of my orbital socket. Once I returned my eyes back to neutral, I felt dizzy. Looking left was much more pleasant. At the end of the exercise, I had less stress in my neck when I tried to turn to the right and chronic tension in my neck is noticeably less! THANK YOU!
I friend of mine recommended I watch your video on the Vagus Nerve exercises. I watched this video a few days ago and was skeptical that it would do anything for me. Well, did it today, and WOW, I can't believe that it worked so well, in just 30 seconds of eye movements.....incredible!
I have never known what it feels like to feel like myself. So much trauma from an early age.
I feel for you. I hope you can find how to feel yourself
Me too. EMDR and meditation can help.
Same. I totally sympathise with that. Childhood trauma turns into adult mental health. I wish you all the best and all the happiness in the world!
I'm so sorry. Try to trust that you're in there. Find the things that feel like they take you closer, and be gentle with yourself. I believe you'll meet the person that you are one day, and I hope it will be soon. 💜
look of Kambo... then Bufo.. both just changed my life...relevaled then eliminated PTSD...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've been fighting anxiety and can't breathe much deeply. This is something I need to continue. I've had/have p.t.s.d.
Just started counseling today. But I needed something.
These past couple of weeks I have felt so anxious and tense that I felt like I couldn't take in a full breath. I always felt like I was gasping for air. I did this exercise twice on both sides and the second round I definitely felt a shift....I kept yawning. When I finished I took a deep breath in and it felt so clear and like a breath of fresh air, I almost started crying of happiness. I am definitely going to keep doing this!
I have that breathing issue too.
I actually had a rush of fear when I looked to one side, but relief on the other. Baring in mind that I have been navigating deep trauma work recently. More mobility and tension relief afterward. The journey is different for each of us. Thank you Sukie.
Same for me, one side made me feel relieved, other side made me feel anxious.
Same! My left side felt scarier than my right. I have an injury from drug use as a way younger person and it messed up my whole left arm and chest muscles and nerves to constantly tense up. I cried upon releasing my eyes.
Interesting I had the same feeling.
Same
Same here - much scarier to look left - I had to stop after 20 secs on that side
Wow!I'm completely blown away by the immediate release & relief this exercise gave me.My neck is moving freely and comfortably now.I will certainly be incorporating this with my daily meditations!Thank you & I look forward to continue on from this video.
Me too! Like magic 💕
Thank you so much. I never heard of the Vagus nerve until I started doing guided meditations and a vagus nerve reset popped up and I researched it. I wish doctors would have figured out my problem. I just had a physical Monday and my doctor asked if I had the hoarseness in my voice evaluated and I never have, but that is another symptom of vagus nerve damage. I also don't feel hungry like I should and I have had at least 5 unexplained seizures and fainting spells in my lifetime. It does trace back to severe trauma I have lived through. I meditate several times a day to keep myself in good spirits, but it doesn't take much to trigger my anxiety so that's why I do them so often. I was so happy when I discovered Yoga Nidra last year. All the different meditations and chakra balancing has helped me so much. I will bounce right back after a meditation or 2 (sometimes I need more than one guided meditation or body scan to release my anxiety.) I subscribe to a lot of mindfulness channels. Thanks again!
First I tried 30 seconds on each side and didn't experience anything. I tried it again for about 40 seconds and still nothing. So I tried a third time, 60 seconds on each side. Then my breathing suddenly became very deep and a bit faster. I could feel energy moving through my body, entering my feet. As I sat up I moved my jaw (I have had some clicking from my jaw on the right side) and both sides of my jaw sounded *sqwishhh* in my ears and the clicking in my jaw was gone which I've had for maybe 6 months. It's like something losened up on the right side and made it balance on both sides. This is great. I will keep doing it. I think it may be a great tool to use after meditation as it can bring up energy blockages to the surface in the process of releasing them. Thank you for this video!
This literally has changed my life and how I function daily. The exercise I just did with u just then I noticed a significant change to my right side where I have the most issues, thank you 😍
Her alone got rid of my trauma, God Bless women
Thats awesome
How?
God bless the man who wrote the book that inspired this woman.
My therapist suggested this video, tried it today and that tension I felt for months is looser… I am glad it worked for me! Gonna save it to my favorites!
Wow. Seriously just wow. I can’t believe how much my range of motion evened out just from doing this exercise. Thank you!
Sukie, I can’t thank you enough for demonstrating this technique. It has been profoundly positive for me, and allowed me to overcome a 55 year issue that was very debilitating. I am so grateful to you! ❤🙏😊
what did it fix?
This is a phenomenal approach. When looking left or right I felt muscles twitching, actual anxious tension that must be due to trauma responses. After the exercise my neck and head feel so light. Thank you.
Coming back to centre after turning my eyes to the right made me release a HUGE sigh before you even mentioned it. I was absolutely perplexed. I felt so much tension release. Thank you.
The first time it was a struggle to turn eyes to the left. I didn't feel enormous peace afterwards, but the neck was definitely more relaxed and I could turn my head with ease. Later I tried this before going to bed. I have ADHD and during bedtime my head is quite often very busy with all sorts of thoughts. I did the exercise in a pretty dark bedroom and still I felt quite peaceful and relaxed afterwards and there was little or no traffic in my head. I also did this once sitting in a car. It was a situation where I was getting nervous about time while waiting for my husband as he went shopping. I leaned back with my head to keep it steady and turned my eyes both ways. Afterwards, I felt very relaxed, the nervousness had disappeared and I felt like I could take a nap (which I never do!). My husband also benefitted from this, as I was not irritated when he got back to the car 😀
I've done this exercise in the evening, before going to bed. What I noticed, which is amazing, my body was far more relaxed in the first day of doing this exercise. When I did the exercise the second time, last night, I was extremely relaxed, I don't even remember when I fell asleep.
My sinuses drained and now i can breath though my nose. What the heck? This is amazing. My body has so much stored up trauma all over can literally feel my nasal passage draining. I’ll be doing this everyday.
I had this happen also!!
I did it on my couch, I have big troubles relaxing after a really tough time and I just had the BEST NAP EVER. Went deep in a good sleep, snoring and so on. Thank you it’s a treasure!
Okay so I just want to say that for years now, I’ve been doing various exercises suggested on countless videos and then this one came up.
Firstly I’m ashamed to say that I was judgmental straight away. Like “what’s this whipper snapper going to teach me?” but boy was I wrong!! She got straight into it, didn’t mess about and bam! I couldn’t believe the difference I felt in my neck mobility. Not only that, my tinnitus that was very loud today came down a few notices to bearable. I was really surprised and can’t believe that just this quick exercise had such an instant impact.
I’m very grateful....and it has taught me a valuable lesson too.
Thank you Sukie, god bless you for this 🙏🏽💙
My neck, shoulder blades and spine were so stiff for the last few days. I remembered seeing this a while ago and came back to it today. One big yawn on each side eye and it’s 80% better! I guess that’s where I store the hard days. Have a great day and thank you!
I am curry crying tears of joy after years of physical and psych therapy THIS released tension and anxious frustration faster than and more effectively than literally any other exercise I have been taught. I can't thank you enough ❤️❤️
i found your videos a few years ago and i still find myself returning to them. what i have learned from you has helped me immensely in reducing symptoms of chronic pain and cptsd. the way you have connected, compiled, and presented all of this cutting edge knowledge is absolutely brilliant. thank you for sharing so generously.
i want to thank you for this video. health anxiety has been high these past few days and my body was stuck in flight/fight/freeze mode. after doing this exercise, in the middle of the night, I was finally able to get a few hours of good sleep. i didn’t wake up feeling super tense or with heart racing like i was these past few days. it has lead me to learn more on EMDR and SE.
How are you getting on now? I just found this video today. I too have severe health anxiety. Has it helped? ❤
You should also look into Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Into my 4th session and it works wonders! Much quicker than EMDR as well. ❤️
Every time I try one of these exercise I cry. When my anxiety was really bad last year I remember if anyone touched my back (doctors, friend tried giving massage) I would start panicking and hyperventilating. This feels like the reverse. I did feel more range of motion after. Thank you.
Very interesting I am now having laughter as a response 2 years later.
Im a massage therapist and I will definitely be doing this with my clients. I just did it on myself and I had greater ROM with less pain on my left side after only 30 seconds on each side! Also going to have to buy that book, thank you!
I cried during both head turns. A big emotional release. Felt lots of relief too. Thank you 🙏
I'm blown away at the feeling after, I feel like my vision is now focused (I have bad tics due to tourettes and adhd and I could move my head so much more. I feel like I degressed to my health when I was a few years younger and not riddled with stress
I broke my neck 23 years ago in a car accident I don't remember. I've never had the stiffness in my neck shift like that!!
It really worked! I felt my heart literally bounce twice, which I feel is a strong physical reaction, a release of an emotional blocking. Thank you very much!
Same!
Of all the videos I've watch on this subject, yours are my favorite. The exercises are calming but so is your voice and the way you explain everything. 7 months ago I lost my soulmate and best friend, my wife, and your videos helped me so much in dealing with the grief and hearache. Lately I've needed them again, and I want to thank you so much for helping me get through some very hard times. Cheers!
Dude. The tension in my body just relaxed.... Wow that felt so good I could cry. I started to feel a bit of panic when I did it. Then after doing the left side and getting about to the 30 second mark I felt relief and my body physically relaxed a bit. Thank you so very much ma'am.
Worked like MAGIC in 30 seconds flat. My first time doing this, and it released 80% of my tension. Turning my neck to the left was very painful. And i cried after completing the exercise. Also, after pointing the eyes in both directions, i felt like swallowing and a slightly deep breath too. Thanks a million!
Omg, did it sitting up and felt the tension release. This was awesome! Thank you so much.
As a former cancer patient, I learned about this. If I get up too fast I faint. I am continuing to learn just how important vagus nerve Heath is for body mind and spirit.
Namaste
Thank you. You're literally a life saver. I've been searching for years for this type of therapy in person, I've gone to countless therapist and counselors. Lately I've been denied care due to insurance, no availability of counselors or therapists. I'm so glad I found you today🤗
This simple exercise was amazing. Before you even mentioned breath, I noticed that that took a deeper breath than I think I have in years. I’m going to keep doing this every day. I felt immediately less tense. Thank you!
Even if this didn't work, just taking time for some gentle self care is wonderful! I'm glad it does work for me!
This is amazing! I have been carrying a lot of physical and psychological trauma in my shoulders and neck for years. After I did this I felt so much relief from the stiffness I was feeling. Thank you so much 🙏
i always wake up with a dysregulated anxious nervous system in the morning and this worked WONDERS
Thanks so much for these vids Sukie, I've been a chronic anxiety sufferer since I can remember, sometimes it has gotten so bad it feels like I'm dying. I've had everything from herbal remedies to valium. These exercises work better than anything I've ever tried. Thank you so much
Wow, just started crying, not balling it heaving just a gentle cry where tears flowed.
I'm watching this in my van, so I decided to just smoosh the back of my head into the headrest and try to do the exercise sitting right here. When looking to each side (eyes only, head still), I started to feel anxiety rush in (huge problem of mine).
It was easily manageable, so I sat with the feeling and breathed deeply through the exercise. Now I feel slightly more energy and clarity. Slight, but noticeable.
I think I'll totally be adding polyvagal reset techniques to my self-improvement/recovery journey. 👍
Great job attending to your sensations throughout the exercise, Stephanie! I'm glad to hear that you found this practice to be effective.
Does it have permanent effects?
I have suffered from lightheadedness, several episodes of collapses and my blood pressure has dropped to very low readings. We finally attributed these problems to my Vegas nerve . Your exercise is first time in three years I have a hint of finally getting help, Thank You so much!
I've realised that I don't cry when blocks are released, I laugh or at least smile. So it's interesting to read that others cried, I was smiling very big after doing this and I still am 10 minutes later. Nothing happened on my right side but 2 seconds into the left I swallowed. The left is where everything goes haywire in my system and my neck has been jammed up on that side despite all kinds of efforts on my own as well as monthly adjustments. I definitely feel reset. Thank you!!
It’s wonderful , felt the need to swallow and catch my breath - it’s an amazing relief of pain - I tore both shoulders in Iraq and Afghanistan and both knees meniscus - always in a lot of pain . The relief from this vagus nerve rest is a miracle in God’s way of giving us self healing capability . Thanks so much for sharing this gift with us .
This was amazing…I just recently was exposed to the Vagus Nerve and since I live in trauma I thought I’d give it a try. After doing the exercise with you my neck side to side is so much more flexible, I can’t stop yawning, and I immediately felt the need to swallow. Thank you for this video and I look forward to seeing more past and hopefully present if your still posting!!!xoxoxo
THIS FELT SO GOODD
THANK YOU SO MUCHHH
MY NECK STIFFNESS FELT ALMOST NEGLIGIBLE
I just tried this and am amazed! Usually when I turn my head from side to side my neck makes all kinds of crackling noises. After doing the eye thing, I turned my head from side to side and there was no crackling at all. I also let out this massive sigh about halfway through looking to the left. Never heard of Vagus Nerve before. Glad my curiosity about it got the best of me today. Thanks.
This book is amazing and I started doing this exercise every day over a year ago. It’s helped me sooo much! This is the first I’ve heard someone else recommended it!
Thats interesting. How has it helped you?
@@DC-ik6el I used to have to see a chiropractor regularly for back and neck pain, and I haven’t had any for a while now because this exercise aligns the neck bones. And overall it’s calmed my nervous system down, got me out of the chronic key-up fight or flight mode kind of feeling.
After nearly 100 seconds on each side , I find a smile is probably the easiest thing to do right now. It's floating in extremely natural . Honestly before watching this I was not in a very great state . I feel locked into something really nice right now .
100 seconds on each side!?😱 Omgoodness lol. 30 secs was such a struggle! You're already master level ! Lol
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I'm shocked at how well that worked. It was SO much easier and much smoother moving my head from side to side after doing this exercise! Thank you!
When I was looking to the left, after a few seconds, I just noticed that I was smiling unconsciously. Thanks for your exercises Sukie
I noticed that in myself too!! So interesting!
When I looked to the right it showed more effects: I yawned, my eyes became very tired, even hurt and they started to tear. I‘m going to try it more often and hope it will have more positive effects but I already have physical problems (breathing, digestion) due to trauma for more than two years, so I think this will take some time. Thank you for your explanation and the excercise!
Wow, the tension in my neck and back has completely gone away. This is exactly what I needed and it’s so simple. Crazy. Thank youu! ❤