Grateful for this: I really appreciate how you put it together ... you flagged up how to go straight to the exercise for anyone just needing to act quickly; you spoke quietly, calmly and succinctly, as if understanding that people tuning in might well be feeling very stressed and agitated (and not needing a delivery that was long, loud, physically- demonstrative and potentially triggering); you gave options, time and space for doing the different parts of the exercise - important for anyone who may not be able to hold a sitting-up position, or to go at the same speed as yourself or to produce a swallow, sigh or yawn to order. Lastly, you gave a very helpful recap summary to remind us of what we'd just done and why, along with gentle suggestions for how to proceed. I will be following now.
No words.............I suffer from cervical disk arthritis and can not turn my head, my range of motion is extremely limited to where I can no longer drive a car. I am speechless after doing this exercise ONE time I increased my range of motion exponentially with NO PAIN. Thank you and Bless you and yours.
My adult son also has this, and has excruciating headaches. He just wants meds, and is abusing us. I only let them stay here because their house is being remediated, still almost 3 years later. I’m traumatized and so is my dog.
I have IBS and have very very bad gas. I am bullied, ostracized, and have been physically assaulted because of my IBS. I live in a society that is shallow and judgmental. Many are ignorant about IBS. My co-workers and managers want me gone. I noticed that when I'm with family, my symptoms are less. That's because they understand and accept me for the way I am. That's when I realized that stress and anxiety really does have a big impact on my IBS. I've gotten so used to it that I didn't even realize I was anxious and stressed. Your calm non-judgmental voice and this small exercise made me feel relaxed. It really calmed be down and felt it in my gut.
I’m so sorry you are going through this. I had bad ibs when I was a teenager. Luckily I was able to keep the symptoms hidden but it filled me with anxiety. Things aren’t perfect now. But usually better than it was then
I don't suffer from any physical neck trauma, but my range of motion absolutely improved! I suffer from severe generalized anxiety/panic disorder, so I'm in fight/flight/freeze mode almost constantly. My mom has been encouraging me to explore my vagus nerve, and this was the first video I tried. Thank you-- you truly are a calming person.
@@CalmwithKyle THANX I just discovered Box breathing , breath in while moving eyes right , hold breath as eyes go down ( right side) breath out as eyes go across bottom , hold breath as you go up left side .Do Each movement 4 seconds , repeat for 3 mins or more . I Imagine you know this .
Hi Kyle, I was prepared to go down the medication road for my severe anxiety and depression but after scrolling through RUclips to get patient reviews I found your channel I tried the Vagus nerve reset exercises and went from having a horrible feeling in my stomach to feeling happy again. Sleep has improved and my Dr is thrilled that I have had such a positive result… I am very grateful that you made these videos that help so much.. Thank you so much from Australia.. Tony
Wow, thanks so much for sharing your story, Tony. I'm so glad you've found them helpful and sounds like you're tapping into your body's natural healing abilities :)
I suffer from ptsd, and your videos have had an huge impact on my mental health, helped me in releasing tension and relaxation. A heartwarming thanks to you kyle ❣️
@@teaacustardcream2868 what are your memories about? Do you remember what happened to you (your trauma) in the past? If not, you should first recognize What that is. That out of body or reality experience is called freeze or dissociation. It happens when the traumatized person gets triggered.
@@teaacustardcream2868 in my case, I freeze when I get triggered bcz I was sexually abused as a child. So whenever I talk to someone or confront a stranger or even a family member, I freeze sometimes. But since I have now understood What is happening to me and after a lot of healing and recovery, I now don't freeze like I used to 1 or 2 years ago.
Wow 😳 just WOW Something so simple, yet it released so much stress, almost instantly. I actually have tears running down my face right now because I don't think I've felt this much relief from neck tension or this much inner calmness in seriously about 20 years!!! (your voice definitely helped also) Thank you so much. I will be doing this daily. ❤
WOWWWWW! Cervical spine issues from whiplash injuries and seeing a chiropractor once a week, and yet I just did this exercise ONE TIME and it freed the tension in my neck immediately. Thank you.
@CalmwithKyle Really!!!! I am suffering from migraine and neck muscles issues and it aggravated since 2 days...but one time of this, actually opened up my neck muscles❤ Thankyou so so much. Blessings. Am I making sense? Can this help in migraine if practiced consistently?
@Creatural Shade the more we practice an exercise that engages our "safe and connected" part of our nervous system, the stronger it becomes. So lots of practice is great and many people do it several times daily. You may notice a plateau of effect if you're continuously in the calm state as opposed to doing this exercise when anxious, for example, then switching to the calming system.
this was crazy! I wasn't even tired and yawned so much. I was feeling anxious just in my body, even though my thoughts were fine. this helped immediately, thank you!!
This worked so well my yawn happened quickly/automatically during the 2nd attempt of this exercise! I will try to incorporate this exercise daily/nightly from now on! *Truly Magical*
I'm 2 months pregnant and my mood swings are CRAZY right now, crying, raging, all that lol. This really helped put me in a calm state, not to mention i woke up with a sore neck and it feels SO much better now! Thank you!
I felt a difference not only in my neck mobility but also with my anxiety level I was at prior to and then after this exercise. Thanks so much for posting!
Hi Kyle! I'm an associate pediatric therapist and I'm learning about polyvagal theory to support my practice and the interventions I recommend to my patients; this was so helpful!! I particularly enjoyed the medical explanation/importance of metabolizing stress. Never heard it phrased that way and it makes so much sense! I took notes and can't wait to try this with my patients.
I feel im constantly in fight or flight, usually have shortness of breath and tightened chest this actually made me yawn usually im looking for a yawn or forcing it. Im going to implement this in my yoga everyday thank you for your knowledge 🙏🏽
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I ENGAGED IN A EXERCISE RIGHT AT THE TIME WATCHING ❤ I ALWAYS SAVE FOR LATER TO WATCH AND ABSORB , BUT YOU ARE AMAZINGLY CALM AND EFECTIVE TO MAKE PEOPLE FOILLW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ❤ THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤ I FELL MUCH BETTER BY DOING IT SO .
I had a post covid vaccination, migraine all day yesterday. It still lingered today but after going though this routine, it significantly reduced the worst of it. Your calming instructions and demeanor really helps beginners follow and benefit from this practice!!
I came here after seeing on Reddit that this helps relieve patients experiencing pain & discomfort from long covid/vaccine injury (whatever it is, I'm just so grateful it helps)
I found this exercise very helpful and relaxing! I’m just diving in to the world of polyvagal theory/ vagus nerve exercises and am trying to start a regular practice. Thank you!
i've been so anxious since the past week, my heart is constantly beating fast and my neck & shoulders hurt this made my neck muscles loose so quickly, i cannot thank you enough. sending you loads of blessings❤
Thank you SO much for sharing this video. It was amazing seeing the difference after doing these exercises. This may not have been the goal, but I was very anxious and after doing your exercises, I actually started crying. I felt this release like I could come down and I was not only calmer, I felt I could also release that anxiety.
A friend shared this video with me today... I'm so glad they did! The exercise you shared was helpful by itself, but the effect of your calm voice and sense of humor can't be discounted!
Now I keep yawning! Such a good and quick exercise. If you’re in panic focus on one item you can think about while doing this. Describe how it looks, it’s purpose, any funny comments. Whatever you’d like. Hopefully you will find calm with this combo ❤️
Hi Kyle, I started the video without any knowledge about the Vagus nerve and a painful and stiff right neck and I am so amazed at how effective and powerful this simple exercise is! I would like to thank you from the deepest part of my heart, it's really helpful, and in case you need to hear it, you're amazing. P.S. New subscriber here. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you! After trying the exercise in this one video, I could move with less tension in my neck muscles. I've had lots of stress in my neck and shoulders after taking a bad fall a few months ago. What a relief. New daily regimine. ❤️
Love your channel, I am a therapist and have shared a few of your videos with clients. However I am here to say that the laugh I got from the emoji pointing to the damp spot on you underarm is also highly therapeutic! I've watched the vid a few times and it still cracks me up. :)
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words, and hope it helps your clients too. Haha yes the damp armpit, agree with you, therapeutic and I laugh at it as well. When I was watching this video for the first time after recording and saw it, I was horrified at first and then couldn't help but laugh 😆
@@CalmwithKyle I think your choice of emoji face is what really makes it hilarious. Your videos are really easy to understand and follow, I appreciate you being a resource for folks dealing with trauma and anxiety. Hopefully my sharing with clients will get you some new subscribers.
Wow. Thatn was something. I've been having the most horrible neck and head pain the last two days. I could barely move my neck. This was awesome. Thank you.
The first time I tried this sitting, my hands started buzzing with what felt like electricity, it was freaky. I moved to another place and it happened again. I just watched the video again and I was pulling too hard on my neck, looking up and to the side and straining. Going to try following instructions more closely and try it lying down. Thanks!
You're welcome, hope it goes better. You could also try a few of the different vagus nerve exercises on my channel if this one doesn't resonate with you. Best of luck!
I was in serious horse accident 8 years ago and my right shoulder was destroyed. It’s been replaced twice and is chronically painful. I’ve had some wild anxiety since that I did not have before. I am going to build this exercise routine into my day. I pray 🙏 it will remedy much of this twisted feeling. Thank you.
I found this video and listened for the first time. I have been struggling with panic and anxiety the last several months. It wakes me up at night as my shoulder neck back and feet have a horrible burning sensation. I get it during the day. I can’t wait to start this everyday.
I noticed that by moving my eyes, right or left, there was a time of adaptation with duplication of what I see on the right or on the left but then after a few seconds the vision normalizes; it's quite surprising and indeed the mobility of the heads is much better. Amazing exercise. 🙏
Thank you very much. I knew about this exercise but I think you explained it better and therefore it had way more impact for me. Especially adding the leaning back with the neck part, a relaxed state, really made a difference. And your voice is immense soothing, I noticed that half a second in this video :) thanks again and now to get to sleep 🌙
This is wizardry 🙌 I did this excersize last night and again each morning and the shift in mobility on my right side was measurably better. Thank you for sharing Kyle
I can't believe the difference! Thank-you so much. This is an answer to my prayer to help my vagus nerve become more useful to my digestion. This is a wonderful start. My range of motion increased and I felt NO tightness or pain after the exercise! I am a dental hygienist and need this.
I'm super impressed with this. I have had chronic neck problems with limited range of motion and stiffness for years. I followed the protocol and it was about a minute after the exercise that I really started yawning and then I rechecked my ROM and its was at least 2cm improved from my initial recheck right after the exercise. Thanks for this and I will continue doing this daily routine
I’ve found even small amounts of caffeine can cause anxiety. It’s easy to miss the connection bc the anxiety can show up a couple hrs after drinking coffee. I’ll use the vagus nerve exercise, and there’s a very calming sacred word, HU, that I chant everyday. It’s healing on many levels. (It’s at HU - God on YT)
Thanks for the comment. Yup caffeine does that for me too sometimes. Also, I have another video coming out shortly briefly going over the humming sounds 👌🏼
Day 1. I just completed this exercise and also watch another video you’ve made on the vagus nerve exercise. I believe I saw this video for the 1st time and subscribe, yesterday? I am deciding to aim to do this once a day/night. I need to change my life. And this seems to be a perfect beginning. Of course other things are needed. But this is a new healthy habit I need to add. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I have been having anxiety attacks for weeks. Your video helps. I found it a few days ago and never heard of the vegus nerve! I've been having attacks for 28 years 😢
Thank you so much Kyle...this helped me very quick when I felt a high level of anxiety and stress. My neckpain is gone and I feel so much more relaxed, calm and at peace. Your voice is so soothing and calming and this is a big help for relaxation. I will continue this practice on a daily basis now.
A very calming video - I found when moving my eyes to the left and right that within a few seconds it was difficult not to close them. I remember watching an hypnosis induction video which suggested moving the eyes upwards as far as possible and I found as now, them wanting to close. I'm fascinated how this movement of the eyes activates the vagus nerve.
Thank you so much it helped to relax and and I have been using this exercise every time I feel anxious or need to calm down. Your soothing voice is very helpful too. Thank you for your videos, they are a great help💖😊
Thank you so much! Too bad we often don't know we're in a too stressful spiral until it manifests in pains all over the body. I had a series of almost fainting, they lasted hours each time. Left me almost crippled both mentally and physically. But the knowledge about how to summon the lose ends is not easy to find. Almost 4 years after my seizures I find an osteopath who started to work on my whole system. So thankful, I know it's going to take time but I'm hopeful. And then there's helpful souls like you on the internet, Thank you again so much 🌻
My neck was a bit stiff & my left shoulder was sore & filled with tension from stress & from holding my phone too long.👈🏾 After doing this exercise for the first time I can honestly say I felt almost immediate relief. I’m truly amazed, shocked & extremely grateful to have found your video. Thank YOU so much!🙏🏾
This is my first video of yours. I was referred to your channel today by my counsellor. Thanks for this excercise. I did notice a little more mobility in my neck after performing it. I will try it at least once a day for a few days to see what happens with my overall anxiety levels, too :)
Glad it was beneficial. It definitely takes practice like any exercise. I personally do this before I sleep to calm my nervous system down and then I find it helps me fall asleep easier.
Hi Kyle! Do you have to look at something visible, or can it work in a very dark room? Also don't stress, we all sweat 🤣😅 thanks so much for sharing your time and knowledge!
Hi Kyle, I had an interesting experience doing this exercise. When I looked to the right I started to feel calmer, and a sigh came easily after 30 seconds. When I looked to the left, my eyes immediately teared up. When testing afterwards for mobility in my neck, there wasn't much of a difference for me. But I felt like the tears released something, because I feel calmer now. It wasn't hard crying, just a few tears that dropped. Has this happened for anyone else, or is it just me? 😀
This is not an uncommon experience. When our bodies are used to being in fight/flight mode or constantly in high stress environments, bringing our body into a state of calm can bring a mix of emotions. Thank you for sharing 😊
Oh, I meant at first, let your body either sigh, swallow or yawn when doing the right side. Then on the left side, let your body yawn, sigh or swallow naturally. Let me know if this translation makes sense when you translate it.
I felt great I have been under great deal of stress for few years kn different ways Cortisol has been running through my body in some degree or another . I found your exercise really helped me .Thank you so much ..Yvonne mullion Cornwall England
good yoga like exercise ..being dancer my neck mobility’s excellent but .. humans are bioelectric beings ..3 yrs of 24/7 pulsed microwave radiation to brain 🧠 ☢️ by energy telecom monopoly capacitor erected 3yrs ago next2 my home destroys regenerative sleep .. disrupts calcium channel, erodes nervous system & puts cells in chaos.. yet people dumbed down & never question this unseen electromagnetic harm ..neither do MD’s yet profit off the documented but hidden 🤬harm 🧬☢️
Wow, I am amazed! I'm going to set a schedule to do this several times a day until it becomes a habit! Thank you, so glad I happened upon your channel!
*Exercise starts at: **02:44*
Did you point to your underarms?
Are you taking new clients?
Grateful for this: I really appreciate how you put it together ... you flagged up how to go straight to the exercise for anyone just needing to act quickly; you spoke quietly, calmly and succinctly, as if understanding that people tuning in might well be feeling very stressed and agitated (and not needing a delivery that was long, loud, physically- demonstrative and potentially triggering); you gave options, time and space for doing the different parts of the exercise - important for anyone who may not be able to hold a sitting-up position, or to go at the same speed as yourself or to produce a swallow, sigh or yawn to order. Lastly, you gave a very helpful recap summary to remind us of what we'd just done and why, along with gentle suggestions for how to proceed.
I will be following now.
I came here to hear because the chief cardiologist acted like she had no clue. Hmm
No words.............I suffer from cervical disk arthritis and can not turn my head, my range of motion is extremely limited to where I can no longer drive a car. I am speechless after doing this exercise ONE time I increased my range of motion exponentially with NO PAIN. Thank you and Bless you and yours.
Wow, thank you for sharing your experience! Glad it was helpful 😌 🙏🏼
I too found my neck that is usually very stiff and painful on the right side loosened up and was less painful. Amazing!
Amazing. Thank you for this free gift ❤
@@suerobinson1316 you're welcome 😊
My adult son also has this, and has excruciating headaches. He just wants meds, and is abusing us. I only let them stay here because their house is being remediated, still almost 3 years later.
I’m traumatized and so is my dog.
I have IBS and have very very bad gas. I am bullied, ostracized, and have been physically assaulted because of my IBS. I live in a society that is shallow and judgmental. Many are ignorant about IBS. My co-workers and managers want me gone. I noticed that when I'm with family, my symptoms are less. That's because they understand and accept me for the way I am. That's when I realized that stress and anxiety really does have a big impact on my IBS. I've gotten so used to it that I didn't even realize I was anxious and stressed. Your calm non-judgmental voice and this small exercise made me feel relaxed. It really calmed be down and felt it in my gut.
O, for sure...IBS is nerves...stick with positive, understanding ppl.
I’m so sorry you are going through this. I had bad ibs when I was a teenager. Luckily I was able to keep the symptoms hidden but it filled me with anxiety.
Things aren’t perfect now. But usually better than it was then
I recommend tapping (emotional freedom). Say: "even tho others don't accept me as I am, I deeply and profoundly love myself." My best wishes to you!
He has a very soothing calming voice, in addition to the helpful techniques
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Thank you, A H! A very flattering comment ☺️
I agree, very easy listening
I loved his voice and manner too. Thank you.
It really work. Thank you so much👌👌
Yeah, your voice is like a big hug
I don't suffer from any physical neck trauma, but my range of motion absolutely improved! I suffer from severe generalized anxiety/panic disorder, so I'm in fight/flight/freeze mode almost constantly. My mom has been encouraging me to explore my vagus nerve, and this was the first video I tried. Thank you-- you truly are a calming person.
Awe thank you for the kind words. Glad it was helpful! All the best 👍
You are lucky to have discovered this guy so quickly. I too have chronic anxiety and after years of trying , have finally found something that works.
@@CalmwithKyle THANX I just discovered Box breathing , breath in while moving eyes right , hold breath as eyes go down ( right side) breath out as eyes go across bottom , hold breath as you go up left side .Do Each movement 4 seconds , repeat for 3 mins or more . I Imagine you know this .
Amazing!!! It works for me, and I have chronic pain and stiffness.
I can't lift my left arm behind my head because of a frozen shoulder, stroke 1999, and bone-on-bone shoulder. What do you suggest? Thank you.
Hi Kyle, I was prepared to go down the medication road for my severe anxiety and depression but after scrolling through RUclips to get patient reviews I found your channel
I tried the Vagus nerve reset exercises and went from having a horrible feeling in my stomach to feeling happy again.
Sleep has improved and my Dr is thrilled that I have had such a positive result… I am very grateful that you made these videos that help so much.. Thank you so much from Australia.. Tony
Wow, thanks so much for sharing your story, Tony. I'm so glad you've found them helpful and sounds like you're tapping into your body's natural healing abilities :)
Not sure if it was the exercise or your tone but i feel much more calm
im dealing with insomnia/anxiety./ depression ... this is the only thing that has helped me so quickly! thank you
You're welcome. Glad it was beneficial. 😊
Have tried yoga nidra? Hours and hours of it will heal all those symptoms.
Me too. I am over the moon.😊
@dollary9046 Just following up on any updates you might want to provide us Does the technique continue to work or it’s effects diminish overtime
I suffer from ptsd, and your videos have had an huge impact on my mental health, helped me in releasing tension and relaxation. A heartwarming thanks to you kyle ❣️
Awe thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best in your healing journey 😊
I have PTSD as well. I cannot believe how much this helps.
@@teaacustardcream2868 what are your memories about? Do you remember what happened to you (your trauma) in the past? If not, you should first recognize What that is. That out of body or reality experience is called freeze or dissociation. It happens when the traumatized person gets triggered.
@@teaacustardcream2868 in my case, I freeze when I get triggered bcz I was sexually abused as a child. So whenever I talk to someone or confront a stranger or even a family member, I freeze sometimes.
But since I have now understood What is happening to me and after a lot of healing and recovery, I now don't freeze like I used to 1 or 2 years ago.
@@teaacustardcream2868 trauma is a whole spectrum now. PTSD, CPTSD (complex), depssr
Wow 😳 just WOW
Something so simple, yet it released so much stress, almost instantly.
I actually have tears running down my face right now because I don't think I've felt this much relief from neck tension or this much inner calmness in seriously about 20 years!!! (your voice definitely helped also)
Thank you so much. I will be doing this daily. ❤
Awe, thanks for commenting and sharing your experience. :) Wishing you the best!!
WOWWWWW! Cervical spine issues from whiplash injuries and seeing a chiropractor once a week, and yet I just did this exercise ONE TIME and it freed the tension in my neck immediately. Thank you.
You're welcome 😊 so glad to hear it was helpful!!
@@CalmwithKyleSame here! I’m so glad I found your channel!
@@astramah I'm glad you found it too 😊 all the best!
@CalmwithKyle Really!!!! I am suffering from migraine and neck muscles issues and it aggravated since 2 days...but one time of this, actually opened up my neck muscles❤ Thankyou so so much. Blessings.
Am I making sense? Can this help in migraine if practiced consistently?
@yatisbaghelsengupta153 there's a possibility it could help!
Your presence is so kind and calming. I noticed a big difference in my neck mobility.
Thank you
Thank you, Lupe for the kind words. Glad it was helpful 😌
@@CalmwithKyle would it be bad to do this for longer than 30 seconds? Can I just do this all day?
@Creatural Shade the more we practice an exercise that engages our "safe and connected" part of our nervous system, the stronger it becomes. So lots of practice is great and many people do it several times daily. You may notice a plateau of effect if you're continuously in the calm state as opposed to doing this exercise when anxious, for example, then switching to the calming system.
Me too!
this was crazy! I wasn't even tired and yawned so much. I was feeling anxious just in my body, even though my thoughts were fine. this helped immediately, thank you!!
You're welcome :)
This worked so well my yawn happened quickly/automatically during the 2nd attempt of this exercise! I will try to incorporate this exercise daily/nightly from now on! *Truly Magical*
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
I'm 2 months pregnant and my mood swings are CRAZY right now, crying, raging, all that lol. This really helped put me in a calm state, not to mention i woke up with a sore neck and it feels SO much better now! Thank you!
I LOVE your handle. It's OK not to be okay. I wonder if that is the name of a book.
@randomvintagefilm273 awe thank you! I try to spread love where I can ❤️ but I'm gonna look that up now, sounds like it could be 😁
@@randomvintagefilm273 just looked it up, and it's actually a TV series! Came out in 2020
I felt a difference not only in my neck mobility but also with my anxiety level I was at prior to and then after this exercise. Thanks so much for posting!
Omg…it WORKED! 😲😲😲
I was so sceptical!
Ohhhh 😊 very glad to hear! Wishing you the best.
Hi Kyle! I'm an associate pediatric therapist and I'm learning about polyvagal theory to support my practice and the interventions I recommend to my patients; this was so helpful!! I particularly enjoyed the medical explanation/importance of metabolizing stress. Never heard it phrased that way and it makes so much sense! I took notes and can't wait to try this with my patients.
Awe, thank you and so glad this was helpful 😀
I am revisiting this again bc I feel fatigued... you're a sweetheart, Kyle. Thanks again!
I feel im constantly in fight or flight, usually have shortness of breath and tightened chest this actually made me yawn usually im looking for a yawn or forcing it. Im going to implement this in my yoga everyday thank you for your knowledge 🙏🏽
Awe, thanks for sharing. Happy it was beneficial. All the best!
Great exercise! My neck mobility definitely improved after I did it. Moreover, your voice is so calming and soothing. Thank you!
You're welcome 😊 glad it was beneficial and thank you for the comment!!
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I ENGAGED IN A EXERCISE RIGHT AT THE TIME WATCHING ❤ I ALWAYS SAVE FOR LATER TO WATCH AND ABSORB , BUT YOU ARE AMAZINGLY CALM AND EFECTIVE TO MAKE PEOPLE FOILLW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ❤ THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤ I FELL MUCH BETTER BY DOING IT SO .
Awe, thank you for the kind comments. I can relate my "watch later" playlist is super full... haha. All the best!
I had a post covid vaccination, migraine all day yesterday. It still lingered today but after going though this routine, it significantly reduced the worst of it. Your calming instructions and demeanor really helps beginners follow and benefit from this practice!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
I came here after seeing on Reddit that this helps relieve patients experiencing pain & discomfort from long covid/vaccine injury (whatever it is, I'm just so grateful it helps)
I found this exercise very helpful and relaxing! I’m just diving in to the world of polyvagal theory/ vagus nerve exercises and am trying to start a regular practice. Thank you!
i've been so anxious since the past week, my heart is constantly beating fast and my neck & shoulders hurt
this made my neck muscles loose so quickly, i cannot thank you enough.
sending you loads of blessings❤
Awe, thank you and thanks for sharing. Blessings to you as well!! ☺
Wow! I can't believe simply looking each way and yawning loosened up my neck that has been stiff for weeks!
Thank you SO much for sharing this video. It was amazing seeing the difference after doing these exercises. This may not have been the goal, but I was very anxious and after doing your exercises, I actually started crying. I felt this release like I could come down and I was not only calmer, I felt I could also release that anxiety.
You're welcome 😊 that's amazing you had the experience. So glad it was helpful for you. Wishing you all the best!
thismadesuchahugediffrerenceforme! mindblown! thankyousomuch!!!
You're welcome 😊
Wow, this video works also as a great unintended ASMR! Your voice is so calming, I feel relaxed just by listening to you... Subscribed!
Ahh! I'm glad you think so. I'll also be creating some meditation videos that will be coming soon!! 😊
This is unbelievable,works straight away 😮
Wonderful to hear :)
A friend shared this video with me today... I'm so glad they did! The exercise you shared was helpful by itself, but the effect of your calm voice and sense of humor can't be discounted!
Awe thanks for the kind comments ☺️
Thank you so much Dr
You're welcome!
Now I keep yawning! Such a good and quick exercise. If you’re in panic focus on one item you can think about while doing this. Describe how it looks, it’s purpose, any funny comments. Whatever you’d like. Hopefully you will find calm with this combo ❤️
Thanks for the comment. That's a nice addition to it, thanks for sharing!!
Wow! I have generalized anxiety disorder. I have pain and very tight upper shoulders in the entire upper back, neck shoukders. This changed everything
I have been learning about vagal nerve work and having great results thanks
You're welcome :) thank you for sharing.
I really enjoyed your soothing tone and by the end I notice the mobility of my neck improved! 🎉❤ thank you!!!
Thank you, Alejandra!! It's been a while but I will have some new videos out soon that will be along the same lines as this. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hi Kyle, I started the video without any knowledge about the Vagus nerve and a painful and stiff right neck and I am so amazed at how effective and powerful this simple exercise is! I would like to thank you from the deepest part of my heart, it's really helpful, and in case you need to hear it, you're amazing.
P.S. New subscriber here. Keep up the amazing work!
Awe, thank you for the kind & warm words. I'm glad you found it beneficial. More videos like this en-route!! :)
I stopped doing these exercises and I’m back I need this in my life! Thx you!
Awe, glad your back at it. Sometimes we fall out of routine, which is okay, and that can help us find our ways back to the new routine we want.
Thank you totally understand the Vagus Nerve now 😊
Thank you! After trying the exercise in this one video, I could move with less tension in my neck muscles. I've had lots of stress in my neck and shoulders after taking a bad fall a few months ago. What a relief. New daily regimine. ❤️
You're welcome 😊
Thank you Kyle. Blessings & shalom💜
You're welcome ☺Thank for you the warm blessings!
Your voice chills me out!! Thank you 😊
You're welcome and thanks for the compliment :)
Love your channel, I am a therapist and have shared a few of your videos with clients. However I am here to say that the laugh I got from the emoji pointing to the damp spot on you underarm is also highly therapeutic! I've watched the vid a few times and it still cracks me up. :)
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words, and hope it helps your clients too. Haha yes the damp armpit, agree with you, therapeutic and I laugh at it as well. When I was watching this video for the first time after recording and saw it, I was horrified at first and then couldn't help but laugh 😆
@@CalmwithKyle I think your choice of emoji face is what really makes it hilarious. Your videos are really easy to understand and follow, I appreciate you being a resource for folks dealing with trauma and anxiety. Hopefully my sharing with clients will get you some new subscribers.
@@kathrynparke1711 Fair enough :) And I really appreciate it. Hope you have a great week!
hello thank you for this video. I'm experiencing breathlessness and neck shoulder stiffness it helped me.
Happy to hear, thanks for sharing! :)
Wow. Thatn was something. I've been having the most horrible neck and head pain the last two days. I could barely move my neck. This was awesome. Thank you.
You're welcome :) So glad it was helpful!!
The first time I tried this sitting, my hands started buzzing with what felt like electricity, it was freaky. I moved to another place and it happened again. I just watched the video again and I was pulling too hard on my neck, looking up and to the side and straining. Going to try following instructions more closely and try it lying down. Thanks!
You're welcome, hope it goes better. You could also try a few of the different vagus nerve exercises on my channel if this one doesn't resonate with you. Best of luck!
I just found this,,,,3 herniated disks in my neck,etc.Very grateful for your wisdom & sharing!!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤
You're welcome :) All the best
WHAT?! I have scarring from whiplash, and this exercise just extended my range on both sides! UNREAL
Awesome!
I was in serious horse accident 8 years ago and my right shoulder was destroyed. It’s been replaced twice and is chronically painful. I’ve had some wild anxiety since that I did not have before. I am going to build this exercise routine into my day. I pray 🙏 it will remedy much of this twisted feeling. Thank you.
Wishing you the best 😊
I found this video and listened for the first time. I have been struggling with panic and anxiety the last several months. It wakes me up at night as my shoulder neck back and feet have a horrible burning sensation. I get it during the day. I can’t wait to start this everyday.
Thank you i have had chronic anxiety for days and this helped a bit
I can’t believe how much better my neck feels after doing this just once. Thank you so much!
You bet 😊
Thank you so much! I didn't realize how much tension I was holding in my neck and shoulders!
I noticed that by moving my eyes, right or left, there was a time of adaptation with duplication of what I see on the right or on the left but then after a few seconds the vision normalizes; it's quite surprising and indeed the mobility of the heads is much better. Amazing exercise. 🙏
Ah, thanks Morgan! Our bodies are quite amazing.
Such a calming voice!!!
Awe, thank you 😊
Thank you very much. I knew about this exercise but I think you explained it better and therefore it had way more impact for me. Especially adding the leaning back with the neck part, a relaxed state, really made a difference. And your voice is immense soothing, I noticed that half a second in this video :) thanks again and now to get to sleep 🌙
You're welcome :) And thank you very much for the kind words. Wishing you the best!
Perfect. I find all your videos to be calming before sleep but I am really happy to find this one with eye movement. Thank you.
You're welcome 😊
This is wizardry 🙌 I did this excersize last night and again each morning and the shift in mobility on my right side was measurably better. Thank you for sharing Kyle
That's awesome to hear. Thanks for commenting 🙂
It took me a while to yawn a lot after I stopped gazing to the left and took a deep breath. Thank you very much.
Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe the difference! Thank-you so much. This is an answer to my prayer to help my vagus nerve become more useful to my digestion. This is a wonderful start. My range of motion increased and I felt NO tightness or pain after the exercise! I am a dental hygienist and need this.
Awe, I'm so glad it was helpful, Cynthia. Keep at it! Thanks for the comment 😊
Thanks Kyle, your voice is calming like an Epson salt bath.
Oh wow! That's very flattering, thank you!!
I'm super impressed with this. I have had chronic neck problems with limited range of motion and stiffness for years. I followed the protocol and it was about a minute after the exercise that I really started yawning and then I rechecked my ROM and its was at least 2cm improved from my initial recheck right after the exercise. Thanks for this and I will continue doing this daily routine
Awe you're welcome. I'm so glad to hear. Wishing you the best! 😊
I’ve found even small amounts of caffeine can cause anxiety. It’s easy to miss the connection bc the anxiety can show up a couple hrs after drinking coffee. I’ll use the vagus nerve exercise, and there’s a very calming sacred word, HU, that I chant everyday. It’s healing on many levels. (It’s at HU - God on YT)
Thanks for the comment. Yup caffeine does that for me too sometimes. Also, I have another video coming out shortly briefly going over the humming sounds 👌🏼
Day 1. I just completed this exercise and also watch another video you’ve made on the vagus nerve exercise. I believe I saw this video for the 1st time and subscribe, yesterday? I am deciding to aim to do this once a day/night. I need to change my life. And this seems to be a perfect beginning. Of course other things are needed. But this is a new healthy habit I need to add. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Awe so glad you found it beneficial and I wish you the best in your journey 😊
I have been having anxiety attacks for weeks. Your video helps. I found it a few days ago and never heard of the vegus nerve! I've been having attacks for 28 years 😢
Awe, so glad it's helpful. Hope this can be a good start or addition to your healing journey! All the best ☺
Thank you so much Kyle...this helped me very quick when I felt a high level of anxiety and stress. My neckpain is gone and I feel so much more relaxed, calm and at peace. Your voice is so soothing and calming and this is a big help for relaxation. I will continue this practice on a daily basis now.
You're welcome, Tine. So glad it helped 😊
Wow! It works! Just tried it before bed. Neck stiffness loosened up!
It worked for me. Thank you ❤my physical heart appreciated it.
You're welcome! Glad it was beneficial 😊
Incredible. Big thanks!
A very calming video - I found when moving my eyes to the left and right that within a few seconds it was difficult not to close them. I remember watching an hypnosis induction video which suggested moving the eyes upwards as far as possible and I found as now, them wanting to close. I'm fascinated how this movement of the eyes activates the vagus nerve.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You sound so calm
Thank you :)
An immediate difference thank you.
I find this helps every morning with my streching routine, and will now try this evenngs too.❤
You're welcome 😊 and that's amazing! Glad it's helpful.
Wow, that was crazy! I didn't expect this to work. But, I was pleasantly surprised! Thank you!
You're welcome 😊
Thanks! This exercise saved me from canceling a much-needed surgery. Wonderful work!
You're so welcome and thank you so much 😊 wishing you the best!!
Left and right eye gaze is truly amazing 😍 thankyou for sharing this precious knowledge ❤❤
Most welcome 😊
Thank you so much it helped to relax and and I have been using this exercise every time I feel anxious or need to calm down. Your soothing voice is very helpful too. Thank you for your videos, they are a great help💖😊
😊❤️ so happy it helps! More videos to come!
Thank you so much! Too bad we often don't know we're in a too stressful spiral until it manifests in pains all over the body. I had a series of almost fainting, they lasted hours each time. Left me almost crippled both mentally and physically. But the knowledge about how to summon the lose ends is not easy to find. Almost 4 years after my seizures I find an osteopath who started to work on my whole system. So thankful, I know it's going to take time but I'm hopeful. And then there's helpful souls like you on the internet, Thank you again so much 🌻
Great exercise to release tension in the neck and shoulders. Thanks Kyle.
No problem, Taras! Hope it helped 😀
I feel so much gratitud!!!
Bless you for this!!
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Thank you 😊
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My neck was a bit stiff & my left shoulder was sore & filled with tension from stress & from holding my phone too long.👈🏾
After doing this exercise for the first time I can honestly say I felt almost immediate relief. I’m truly amazed, shocked & extremely grateful to have found your video.
Thank YOU so much!🙏🏾
Awe, thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for this exercise, I will use this.
This is my first video of yours. I was referred to your channel today by my counsellor. Thanks for this excercise. I did notice a little more mobility in my neck after performing it. I will try it at least once a day for a few days to see what happens with my overall anxiety levels, too :)
Glad it was beneficial. It definitely takes practice like any exercise. I personally do this before I sleep to calm my nervous system down and then I find it helps me fall asleep easier.
I’m amazed, this really worked! Thank you.
You're welcome :)
This is super calming thanks!
You bet, thanks for watching!
Listening to you talk calms my vagus nerve
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This was amazingly helpful!! Thank you so much!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
You're welcome, so glad it was ☺️
Yes yes thank you.
Hi Kyle! Do you have to look at something visible, or can it work in a very dark room? Also don't stress, we all sweat 🤣😅 thanks so much for sharing your time and knowledge!
Haha thanks for the kind words. I like to see it as quite humorous. And no, you do not need to look at something visible. It can work in a dark room.
Amazing… I just did this and it worked. I had a headache before I did it. It is gone now. Thank you
You bet 😊
Hi Kyle, I had an interesting experience doing this exercise. When I looked to the right I started to feel calmer, and a sigh came easily after 30 seconds. When I looked to the left, my eyes immediately teared up. When testing afterwards for mobility in my neck, there wasn't much of a difference for me. But I felt like the tears released something, because I feel calmer now. It wasn't hard crying, just a few tears that dropped.
Has this happened for anyone else, or is it just me? 😀
This is not an uncommon experience. When our bodies are used to being in fight/flight mode or constantly in high stress environments, bringing our body into a state of calm can bring a mix of emotions. Thank you for sharing 😊
The first time I did it I teared up too!!!
@@squigglz97 Thank you for sharing your experience!
This guy is amazing. I am a different person since discovering and doing his exercises.
Awe, thank you for the kind words. Wishing you the best!! ☺
Thank you!!
You're welcome Lorisa, hope it's helpful :)
Excellent, thanks so much💕
You're welcome :)
What means with “your body swallows sighs or yawns”? English is not my native language and when I translate word to word it doesn’t make sense. Help 😅
Oh, I meant at first, let your body either sigh, swallow or yawn when doing the right side. Then on the left side, let your body yawn, sigh or swallow naturally. Let me know if this translation makes sense when you translate it.
@@CalmwithKyle I understand it now! Thank you for explaining 🙌
I felt great I have been under great deal of stress for few years kn different ways Cortisol has been running through my body in some degree or another .
I found your exercise really helped me .Thank you so much ..Yvonne mullion Cornwall England
Awe, so glad it was helpful. Wishing you the best!
good yoga like exercise ..being dancer my neck mobility’s excellent but .. humans are bioelectric beings ..3 yrs of 24/7 pulsed microwave radiation to brain 🧠 ☢️ by energy telecom monopoly capacitor erected 3yrs ago next2 my home destroys regenerative sleep .. disrupts calcium channel, erodes nervous system & puts cells in chaos.. yet people dumbed down & never question this unseen electromagnetic harm ..neither do MD’s yet profit off the documented but hidden 🤬harm 🧬☢️
Yes, it is a good yoga- like exercise. Thanks!
Yep, it worked! extra inch to either side no straining!
Wow! I will be sharing this with the world!!
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Wow it worked! Thanks for this!
OMG this works better than massages it’s instant! ❤❤❤
Sir, I really love u and ur videos
Wow, I am amazed! I'm going to set a schedule to do this several times a day until it becomes a habit! Thank you, so glad I happened upon your channel!
Thanks for sharing and so glad you did as well :)
I am grateful and really amazed at the difference of movement in the neck with this easy exercise