I came here with intense pain in my diaphragm that I haven't been able to shake all morning. It stayed strong almost like a smoldering brick for over half the practice. By the body scan portion, tears began filling my eyes, followed by a huge release of the pain. Not saying crying is necessary but don't be surprised if emotions spontaneously bust out of u! So glad people are developing this.
Also make sure it’s not heartburn. I lived with what I described as a full ache in my chest for years. I went to the hospital several times thinking something was wrong g with my heart. One day after coming home from work I decided to try famotidine and over the counter drug that’s used for my patients. I’m a GI nurse. And heartburn can really be a silent enemy by leading to other major problems. Anyway I took the medicine and was relieved immediately!!! Thank God
I have diaphragm pain from Covid. It was diagnosed by a physician. If I cannot breathe how can I workout, I can’t even bend over to tie my boots without feeling lightheaded. Hoping this helps.
This was a great exercise! It's the first really professional somatic exercise I found as there is so much self proclaimed guru bullshit on RUclips. Johns Hopkins lives up to its name!
Been in extreme self-isolation for a few years and for the past 6 months I've lost my ability to speak more than a few words at a time. My ability to process words, orally or written, has also diminished to the point where I forget what I've heard or read by the time I reach the end of a sentence. My working memory is non-existent so there's a lack of continuity to everything that's happening. No matter how hard I try, I can't hold onto anything in order to restore that continuity. I have a history of mental illness so my doctors dismiss it as a symptom of anxiety and I just want to scream and cry at how they can let a person suffer. Most of the time I'm completely numb and have no recognizable symptoms of anxiety/depression and no thoughts/memory of all of the things that contributed to my anxiety/depression (or much else in my past). Basically I'm living in a void where the past is gone and I'm unable to create new memories. Hoping all this is just severe dissociation/anxiety and that regular practice of somatic exercises like this will pull me out of this. Thanks to anyone who read this. Sorry if it doesn't make sense. I just really really needed to put this into the world.
I’ve been going through something similar too. Waiting to see the light at the end of this tunnel. I know it’s there and we’re going to find it. Sending you love and healing.
I think u have written a very coherent message, you have not expressed yourself in so long that may be why your faculties are rusty along with the superadded damage from anxiety and depression. Now I am not a medical expert but I went through a similar phase, and what helped me were people who were nice to me, treated me well and boosted my self esteem. You can take therapy to feel that as I did, second was feeling the void I have and not avoiding it with distractions like mobile phone or food, sitting with it being irritated with it and then having a compulsive need to express myself. In the beginning it will be very difficult but u will have to come face to face with all the shame, guilt and self hatred that made you depressed and anxious in first place and take action to fight it. If u hate your body start lifting, if u can't do that because u have a disability accept it and know there is still actions u can take, which will take time because most of the time we are in a trap of instant gratification, don't be, just know your action is in right direction and be patient. Secondly watch self help channels like Dr k and therapy in a nutshell and talk to your healthcare provider about new ideas u get from the video and start doing them. Just sit with your discomfort put action to improve your life and be patient. I recommend a good therapist and regular Journaling to release trapped emotions. You have written your thoughts clearly in the comment, so i feel writing will help you even when depressed to know what you are feeling so do journal
I've always felt like my back is heavy. I did this and all my shaking and rocking was from my back to my chest. The stiffness in my shoulders that no misuse can shake was gone too. Amazing.
Really enjoying your videos and helping me as part of CPTSD recovery. I just read the Somatic section on your website and the first person perspective reminds me of Douglas Hardings work. He discussed the first person perspective from the minds perspective and lead to the phenomenon called The Headless Way whereby the person through practice observes that everything seen is at point zero which is to say in consciousness in the mind and that things aren’t viewed across space. If you turn attention on itself and looking back from the external you wouldn’t see yourself. You would see the world. This can create the feeling of having no head. It’s quite a freeing feeling if one can master it
I was much more active in my sensations but this felt amazing. My shoulder was throbbing with pain from doing a workout. And now I can’t even notice it. This is amazing and hopefully the more I practice Somatic exercises the less violent my movements will become 😂 Great video, Thank you ! 🙏 ❤
Go to the channel playlist under videos, and scroll down to the three year old uploads. You will find 12 somatic videos, one right after the other. Save them to a playlist of your own so you can always find them easily. 😊
Go to the channel playlist, under videos. Scroll down to the three year old uploads. You'll find 12 somatic videos in a group. Save them to a playlist of your own so you can locate them easily.
Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Hi, thanks for your question! How often you should practice somatic exercises can vary based on your individual needs and goals. Generally, practicing daily or at least a few times a week can be beneficial. However, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or a somatic therapist to tailor the frequency to your specific needs. If you'd like to book an appointment with one of our specialists, please visit: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/international/patients/appointments/index.html.
It so unfortunate that t A mic was not used. The sound is muffled and when I close ,y eye I can't understand what is being said. Ì tried cc but of course that won't work. Please redo these videos with a wireless mic. So often someone say let's make videos without having a understanding for what is needed. Mic is the most important and lighting. Viewers will stay for not a great picture but not bad audio.
I appreciate the effort to make these videos, but the struggle for me is that you made 16 of them, and each of them is 15 minutes long, and on the website it states to go through each one in order ideally. Is that just one a day? Because I don't have 4 hours a day to devote to this, so it feels somewhat impractical to go through them.
well she says pick one session at a time and it is advisable to pick sessions in order , so day1 -body scan , day2 - conscious breathing and so on ..so you just need to put 15 minutes everyday
How can I be healed of PTSD flashbacks? Rage and grief consume me. I LIVE IN almost CONSTANT TERROR AND PANIC! I suffer from endless suicidal depression and horrific PTSD flashbacks. My soul is raped. All 44 years of my life, so far, have just been suffering. I can no longer bear the suffering. My rage is red-hot-white. My grief is as big as 999-trillion oceans. PRAYER: Lord, I pray for healing: physically, emotionally, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually, In JESUS' name: break every chain, stronghold, yoke, every generational curse, and all witchcraft, and spell work. Holy Spirit, anoint me: from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Release me, completely, from every darkness looming around me, in Jesus' name. Shine your light, your healing, your saving grace, and power over me. And FILL me with YOUR AGAPE LOVE and grace. I speak peace over my heart and mind and soul and body, in JESUS' name. So be it. So it is. Praise be to God. Hallelujah! AND, ACTUALLY... I am not in hell, I am in heaven! Always will be! But it's been like having an earplug in my ear... Having the enemy calling me constantly from “hell”, the enemy wants to confuse me... The devil is a liar, making me forget that heaven is inside me!
Blockages traumas that are locked subconsciously.. A lot of times we need to clear emotional staff. UNFORGIVENESS causes nausea...abusive behaviour. Many times we want to feel well but to our own benefit but we seek NOT changes within...
yes it is possible, as the trauma is stuck in the physiology and it may get released in form of yawn , burp , fart , shaking or vomit . If you nausea leads to vomiting(you can drink some water to help you with throwing up) that's a good sign it probably is very old trauma stuck in your body that is getting released.
listen to the ladies routine that's all she is trying to pass on. listen to her do the moves even practice the routine whilst sitting concentrate learning the cycle pattern of movements takes a bit of practice.......then, when youve mastered to an extent you can turn off the nice lady and all the distractions electrical devices etc and zone out.
I came here with intense pain in my diaphragm that I haven't been able to shake all morning. It stayed strong almost like a smoldering brick for over half the practice. By the body scan portion, tears began filling my eyes, followed by a huge release of the pain. Not saying crying is necessary but don't be surprised if emotions spontaneously bust out of u! So glad people are developing this.
I cried like a child! I don’t know what it was! And now I feel lighter.
I cried too.
Also make sure it’s not heartburn. I lived with what I described as a full ache in my chest for years. I went to the hospital several times thinking something was wrong g with my heart. One day after coming home from work I decided to try famotidine and over the counter drug that’s used for my patients. I’m a GI nurse. And heartburn can really be a silent enemy by leading to other major problems. Anyway I took the medicine and was relieved immediately!!! Thank God
I have diaphragm pain from Covid. It was diagnosed by a physician. If I cannot breathe how can I workout, I can’t even bend over to tie my boots without feeling lightheaded. Hoping this helps.
This was a great exercise! It's the first really professional somatic exercise I found as there is so much self proclaimed guru bullshit on RUclips. Johns Hopkins lives up to its name!
Agreed
I didn't think I could stay in one position for 15 minutes but I totally zoned in and this went by really fast. I feel spiritually lighter. Thank you.
Been in extreme self-isolation for a few years and for the past 6 months I've lost my ability to speak more than a few words at a time. My ability to process words, orally or written, has also diminished to the point where I forget what I've heard or read by the time I reach the end of a sentence. My working memory is non-existent so there's a lack of continuity to everything that's happening. No matter how hard I try, I can't hold onto anything in order to restore that continuity. I have a history of mental illness so my doctors dismiss it as a symptom of anxiety and I just want to scream and cry at how they can let a person suffer. Most of the time I'm completely numb and have no recognizable symptoms of anxiety/depression and no thoughts/memory of all of the things that contributed to my anxiety/depression (or much else in my past). Basically I'm living in a void where the past is gone and I'm unable to create new memories.
Hoping all this is just severe dissociation/anxiety and that regular practice of somatic exercises like this will pull me out of this. Thanks to anyone who read this. Sorry if it doesn't make sense. I just really really needed to put this into the world.
I can relate totally. It’s almost as if I wrote your words. I don’t feel alone - and I hope that for you, too.
I hope you feel better. You deserve healing and peace. Sending it your way!
I’ve been going through something similar too. Waiting to see the light at the end of this tunnel. I know it’s there and we’re going to find it. Sending you love and healing.
Kind of relate as someone who has selective mutism and developed avoidant personality disorder and self-isolated. My brain does not function well
I think u have written a very coherent message, you have not expressed yourself in so long that may be why your faculties are rusty along with the superadded damage from anxiety and depression. Now I am not a medical expert but I went through a similar phase, and what helped me were people who were nice to me, treated me well and boosted my self esteem. You can take therapy to feel that as I did, second was feeling the void I have and not avoiding it with distractions like mobile phone or food, sitting with it being irritated with it and then having a compulsive need to express myself. In the beginning it will be very difficult but u will have to come face to face with all the shame, guilt and self hatred that made you depressed and anxious in first place and take action to fight it. If u hate your body start lifting, if u can't do that because u have a disability accept it and know there is still actions u can take, which will take time because most of the time we are in a trap of instant gratification, don't be, just know your action is in right direction and be patient. Secondly watch self help channels like Dr k and therapy in a nutshell and talk to your healthcare provider about new ideas u get from the video and start doing them. Just sit with your discomfort put action to improve your life and be patient. I recommend a good therapist and regular Journaling to release trapped emotions. You have written your thoughts clearly in the comment, so i feel writing will help you even when depressed to know what you are feeling so do journal
I've always felt like my back is heavy. I did this and all my shaking and rocking was from my back to my chest. The stiffness in my shoulders that no misuse can shake was gone too. Amazing.
Thank you ..I was in tears while doing it...I really needed it..
Same
Oh. I like that! Thank you for this and everyone's time investment into it! ❤ ✨️
Really enjoying your videos and helping me as part of CPTSD recovery. I just read the Somatic section on your website and the first person perspective reminds me of Douglas Hardings work. He discussed the first person perspective from the minds perspective and lead to the phenomenon called The Headless Way whereby the person through practice observes that everything seen is at point zero which is to say in consciousness in the mind and that things aren’t viewed across space. If you turn attention on itself and looking back from the external you wouldn’t see yourself. You would see the world. This can create the feeling of having no head. It’s quite a freeing feeling if one can master it
I couldn’t stop yawning, it was so relaxing, thank you!
I love watching these c*vid era videos. They’re so relate when seeing folks “at home”. Oh and final found authentic somatic exercises😊thanks!
Lovely! I got chills a couple of times.
That was so nice and comforting 😊
I was much more active in my sensations but this felt amazing. My shoulder was throbbing with pain from doing a workout. And now I can’t even notice it. This is amazing and hopefully the more I practice Somatic exercises the less violent my movements will become 😂
Great video, Thank you ! 🙏 ❤
Thank you! This felt pretty good!
Are these "Somatic Practices" videos in a Play list? I'd love the link please? Followed the link on the end of this video and got an error🙏
Go to the channel playlist under videos, and scroll down to the three year old uploads. You will find 12 somatic videos, one right after the other. Save them to a playlist of your own so you can always find them easily. 😊
@@Mystic_Light Thank you 😊
Thank you for posting these- it's lovely that the resource is available free. I struggled with the sound - subtitles would have helped immensely.
There are subtitles if you click on cc in the top right corner.
feel so much better thank you :)
❤ my first time doing this and it was really nice! thank you so much
Felt a sense of calm, euphoria after this 10 minute practice.
The tears didn’t come until after for me. I feel lighter than when I started.
How often do you recommend we do this for anxiety / mental health?
Thank you needed this.
Thank you! This was Nice
I felt soo much better thank you
I got stuck on my thoughts. When you said we should skip between them, i got stuck because i got nothing on my mind while doing this. Is that okay?
Thanks for the jump scare with the music at the end. I WAS relaxed 😢
How do I get these to show in order on the site? Very frustrating that it’s hard to find.
Go to the channel playlist, under videos. Scroll down to the three year old uploads. You'll find 12 somatic videos in a group. Save them to a playlist of your own so you can locate them easily.
Good info here, thank you! I did have a hard time with the audio echo and thankfully a commenter mentioned to click the "cc" to get subtitles.
love ❤️
Thank you so much for this video
not saying it doesnt work, but why is this any different to meditation and self reiki?
Nice Travis Bean!
Lovely thank you!
Lovely…
Thankyou 🧿
Had a burst of laughter suddenly.
Can you mute yourself during the flowing thoughts portion? I can’t think my own thoughts while someone is constantly speaking to me. Thanks.
Are these exercises suitable for morning or evening? Thank you
When doing the series, how many practices should we do daily?
as many as it takes
It's a variation incorporating QiGong
Should this be done daily?
I noticed when i feel one area of pain another area comes in almost like hey im here. I can only do one at a time. What do you suggest?
Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
How often should we practice these exercises?
Hi, thanks for your question! How often you should practice somatic exercises can vary based on your individual needs and goals. Generally, practicing daily or at least a few times a week can be beneficial. However, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or a somatic therapist to tailor the frequency to your specific needs.
If you'd like to book an appointment with one of our specialists, please visit: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/international/patients/appointments/index.html.
@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine Hello, if can ask you do you maybe know some good somatic exp. book with practical exercises included?
Is it normal to get nausea?
It so unfortunate that t
A mic was not used. The sound is muffled and when I close ,y eye I can't understand what is being said. Ì tried cc but of course that won't work. Please redo these videos with a wireless mic. So often someone say let's make videos without having a understanding for what is needed. Mic is the most important and lighting. Viewers will stay for not a great picture but not bad audio.
I appreciate the effort to make these videos, but the struggle for me is that you made 16 of them, and each of them is 15 minutes long, and on the website it states to go through each one in order ideally. Is that just one a day? Because I don't have 4 hours a day to devote to this, so it feels somewhat impractical to go through them.
well she says pick one session at a time and it is advisable to pick sessions in order , so day1 -body scan , day2 - conscious breathing and so on ..so you just need to put 15 minutes everyday
@@matangihealingbyjaya886 If can ask you, do you maybe know some good somatic exp. book with practical exercises included?
How can I be healed of PTSD flashbacks?
Rage and grief consume me.
I LIVE IN almost CONSTANT
TERROR AND PANIC!
I suffer from endless suicidal depression
and horrific PTSD flashbacks.
My soul is raped.
All 44 years of my life, so far,
have just been suffering.
I can no longer bear the suffering.
My rage is red-hot-white.
My grief is as big as 999-trillion oceans.
PRAYER:
Lord, I pray for healing:
physically, emotionally, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually,
In JESUS' name: break every chain, stronghold, yoke,
every generational curse, and all witchcraft, and spell work.
Holy Spirit, anoint me: from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.
Release me, completely, from every darkness looming around me, in Jesus' name.
Shine your light, your healing, your saving grace, and power over me.
And FILL me with YOUR AGAPE LOVE and grace.
I speak peace over my heart and mind and soul and body, in JESUS' name.
So be it. So it is. Praise be to God. Hallelujah!
AND, ACTUALLY...
I am not in hell, I am in heaven! Always will be!
But it's been like having an earplug in my ear...
Having the enemy calling me constantly from “hell”,
the enemy wants to confuse me...
The devil is a liar, making me forget that heaven is inside me!
EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is proven to be effective for PTSD
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Thank you for the good exercise but It is impossible to think toughts because you are continously speaking give some moments to think 💭
This made me feel nauseated after 8-10 minutes into the viedeo. Is that normal?
Me tooo 😅
Blockages traumas that are locked subconsciously..
A lot of times we need to clear emotional staff. UNFORGIVENESS causes nausea...abusive behaviour.
Many times we want to feel well but to our own benefit but we seek NOT changes within...
yes it is possible, as the trauma is stuck in the physiology and it may get released in form of yawn , burp , fart , shaking or vomit . If you nausea leads to vomiting(you can drink some water to help you with throwing up) that's a good sign it probably is very old trauma stuck in your body that is getting released.
This made me gage repeatedly It was so strange Never experienced anything like this
Thanks 🙏🏻
I have the same problem)
😌
This is terrible
What do you find terrible about it?
For me personally just standing and listening to someone talk gives me anxiety and is upsetting. Obviously it's just not for me.
listen to the ladies routine that's all she is trying to pass on. listen to her do the moves even practice the routine whilst sitting concentrate learning the cycle pattern of movements takes a bit of practice.......then, when youve mastered to an extent you can turn off the nice lady and all the distractions electrical devices etc and zone out.