A Simple Exercise to Ease Despair with Peter Levine, PhD

[@amritaroy1579]

Petetion to make trauma informed somatic healing free or cost effective and to Give this man a nobel prize

[@tnt01]

100%

[@baronka76]

Thrn Gabor Mate would deserve one, he has made a huge contribution toward understanding the trauma

[@saleenapiano]

the man is a saint. a real mensch. he truly cares about humanity and has done so much for all those sufferers who are willing to try some of his methods. they work!! they really do!! thank you dr. levine

[@carinabossi5303]

The feeling safe and healing starts for me when I see and hear Peter. Nobelprize for humanity for him.❤❤❤

[@listentokids7688]

Dr. Levine is THE MAN for somatic PTSD healing! I love these simple, free exercises. They allow survivors of trauma to take control of their own healing.

[@kr1221E]

Demo starts at 3:55 thank you for uploading.

[@eeg122]

TY.

[@slax4884]

Thanks

[@georginashanti4605]

I've been doing the "voo" sound often in the car as I find driving stressful. It has definitely helped me calm down. I hope I'm doing it right... In the morning I chant om & Voo. Also bilateral tapping (butterfly taps) on the chest has been helpful. One has to release the self conscious feeling and just give it a go. I wish I had been taught these techniques in early primary school.

[@carolinethompson376]

I was sceptical about this. I've done meditation before and know that focusing on the breath can help you relax. But I tried it anyway for a few times and I think I actually feel different. The feelings of despair have eased. I'm impressed.

[@ChannelMath]

did they come back pretty quick though? did with me. I've also meditated.

[@hugolopezcantu2267]

I don’t know what works best for me: if doing the exercise or just listening to the man. Thank you Dr. Levine 🙏🏼

[@franciscalove2778]

Both!

[@cynbillings]

This technique reminds me of the “OM” in yoga. Thank you for reminding us the connection of the breath, voice, vibration, aural, and physical sensations and how we’re equipped with the tools...we just need to remember how to use them.

[@SerenityChambers]

I was going to say the same thing! Very much like the Om 🕉 🧘🏻‍♀️ Powerful!

[@Nyx773]

I was also reminded of the same. However, the center of the physical sensation (at least to me) is different, which may create different mental/emotional effects. "Om" vibrations are mostly in the head. "Voo" is mostly in the diaphragm

[@zineb3351]

Same here 💖

[@armedtuxedo6632]

@@Nyx773 Done correctly, Om or Aum spans the whole spine. Perinium to Stomach to heart to head.

[@TheresFuckeryAfoot]

Because this is based on bija mantras in yoga. He really should have stayed this.

[@lotus746]

Amazing that this isn’t taught to all health care professionals. I meet so many diffrent ones due to traumas and then PTSD for years. Had to try to heal myself. This would have helped me from so much suffering.

[@lucylight176]

So true

[@creative1able]

With you

[@Knifymoloko]

How did your healing journey go exactly? I'm genuinely curious and in the process myself. I don't have the financial resources so it's a lot of reading and signing up for free trauma skills courses

[@emilyb5557]

Agreed, I struggled w PTSD after covid work in UK and took ages to access the right trauma informed support. I have a friend who didn't survive it, she didn't get the right support 🤍 These exercises and trauma awareness should be taught in medical & nursing degrees.

[@janesmith9628]

Very nice. And in no small way because it’s wrapped in the gentleness and care of Dr Levine himself. Thank you!

[@kr1221E]

Does anyone notice he has such kind eyes? 🙂

[@ShNarges]

A kind voice and a kind face.

[@lanasawyer3128]

Love everything about him ❤

[@radicalhonesty3628]

as I watch this video, what arises in me, is longing and desire and an immense and intense ache inside my soul... I pray magical blessings in the lives of myself and my true love (that I am yet to meet). may him and I, both experience magical transformation and new levels of enlightenment and bliss... and may that lead us to each other, very-very soon! and may you, as well, beloved reader, be blessed, too...

[@nmash6835]

Please make a video about debilitating fatigue

[@desertportal353]

Nice. This re-sets the parasympathetic nervous system and lowers blood pressure, All this co-ordinates the heart and nervous system - to be "Heart/mind". Definitely a beneficial kind of pranayama to rest more in 'being' than in some grasping and rejecting mindset that has a goal that the mind will never attain. Thanks Peter. Metta.

[@lucylight176]

DesertPortal. So v well put. I found this exercise quite wondrous btw 😗

[@seabee5695]

Thank you

[@lifelessonspodcastdougspence]

Thank you for the explanation I was really wondering how this worked

[@saleenapiano]

after listening to the whole thing, if you want to do directly to the exercise, begin around 2:38

[@Braceah201]

We are so grateful for you, Dr. L!!!

[@victorial9036]

Quel privilège d'avoir accès à tant de savoir et de sagesse mêlés. Quel grand homme et grand médecin. Merci Dr Levine. 💖🌠

[@damasraine1998]

Literally just want to hear how to feel and RELEASE stored trauma and every video I find just gives back story and definitions for the first half. Thank you doc, thank you...anything is better than nothing.

[@gamerkitti]

There isn't a step by step process to release trauma. Check out the "Live the life you love" channel. Or youtube search for "release trauma hypnosis". Hope it helps!

[@natashalevinger7491]

By allowing the feeling, and being present with it, you do release it. You will have to keep coming back to the body and the breath, but little by little it releases.

[@moseph8494]

I know what you mean. While I do love learning, it is time consuming. If you’re a clinician, or the like, and already educated on the modality you want to jump into the technique. It’s something I think I may have to undertake myself.

[@Lavendelhaven]

I have had the best help with trauma from a Somatic Experience Practitioner. They are trained by and in Peter Levine's work. I realized it was necessary for my to get help for trauma issues from another human being and not just do self help, KZbin and Google.

[@emilyb5557]

I think Deb Dainer has a book on polyvagal exercises?

[@didiermeynders]

Similar is the pranayama technique Bhramari (humming bee), where you make an humming sound on the outbreath. Works good on anxiety and to calm the mind.

[@pervezdaruwala8499]

Yes. We Indians have been practicing Brahmari since mote than a THOUSAND years.. Instead of Voo, we just hummm in a natural way. TY Dr Levine for sharing this. Always nice to learn new things. God Bless

[@waywardmuse]

To enhance this even more, do it to the rhythm of a fibonacci sequence - for example make the in breath 5 counts, then the out breath 8. This can stay simple (3 -5) or more complex - up to 8-13 and beyond, as long as the outbreath is fully released as he says. 🙂

[@Clodhopping]

Yep - that's basic pranayama. A longer out breath reduces the oxygen levels to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. We tend to over breathe and suck in too much oxygen. 4 in, 8 out is a good ratio. 👍

[@MASSAM9669]

Would you contract the abdominals at the end to fully exhale with voo?

[@Thehealthheretic]

Or try not to overthink it and keep it simple as dr Levine suggests so you don’t get caught up in mind and thinking and miss the wisdom of the body

[@Rover08]

2:17 How to do it

[@TheSugarExperiment31]

What a beautiful, empowering practice. Peter Levine is brilliant and such a generous soul!

[@Christandnature]

Literally right when my bottom lip made the V started crying... wow 👌. Thank you God bless you-my name is River.

[@iloveharrold]

I’ve done this for years. It helps if you imagine releasing black little butterflies of ‘negativity’ on and through the out breath. (Like in the green mile film)

[@kobalt77]

Thank you so much for doing the VOO Doc, I would not have been doing it anything like that !!

[@colleenwynia]

I love this Dr Levine.. breathe in, long slow Voo sound on exhale ~ Thanku. I’ve been a student, educator & practitioner of teaching the rebirthing method over 20 years and I love the simple Vibrational involvement with the sound & frequency of “Voo” and always from the belly! Emotion, memories & Ancients patterns relinquished and transformed over time.

[@wavy6470]

Rebirthing is horrible and unethical

[@Eduardo-sc7th]

@@wavy6470 why is it?

[@kathyadair8552]

I only tried 1 Workshop. All I could do was Cry. 40+ Years, later, I understand - better - WHY! ... ;-( Maybe. *BEaWARE & $AFE* from these dense & Dangerously deluded, "Rt.W.A.uthoritarians;" their Nazi narcopaths* and Terrorists! As well as, ALL the "Christian Fascists" and any Category of "White Nationalist,"* besides. All TOXIC ppl can drastictically endanger your: Life, direction,* Health + well-being, "purpose," Potential, etc.

[@colleenwynia]

@@wavy6470 you obviously didn’t ha e me to support you through in the way I energetically & lovingly hold space for my clients … who have miraculous turnarounds. We are all entitled to our opinion

[@colleenwynia]

@@Eduardo-sc7th good question

[@SirDavidWilliam2nd]

God bless Peter Levine

[@saleenapiano]

the explanation of the exercise begins around 2:39 and begins at around 3:50

[@Clarke1982]

This brought some tears up for me and felt soothing. As a practitioner for tension myositis syndrome I am very interested in Peter Levine's methods for processing trauma. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@jademanuella3986]

A practitioner for TMS? Please tell me you’re in Australia or can do sessions online? Can you help me with my conundrum? I don’t know whether to purchase Nicole Sachs treatment online or Dr Howard Schubiner who for me really speaks on my level. Please help 👍

[@kathyadair8552]

Interesting ~ Thanks! I'll hold off, and $$$s to go to a SLEEP CLINIC.. and RTT, "next"! EMDR Helped;* the 1st. time, ESPECIALLY., - but, was far too SLOW, otherwise. I've made comparable? progress on my own, for 2 years.

[@lanasawyer3128]

Yes I Love this beautiful human! The way and what you teach is helping, when I was reading to give up. Thank you seems so little. ❤

[@bri3449]

This man is one of my role models :-)

[@uncleiroh0989]

Me too. I love his videos. He helps me so much with my trauma.

[@stavshimoni2430]

@@uncleiroh0989 hey Ehtan. Would you please share what you do and which material by Dr. Peter Levine you use? No need to share about your trauma. Just curious how to approach this with Peter Levine's work. Thank you ❤

[@wavy6470]

@@stavshimoni2430 You can check his books on trauma, some are available las audiobooks here on KZbin!

[@mindscaffold]

Thank you for sharing. Wow, you brought relief to not only the nurse, and also her colleagues. Yes, we are human, and we feel down when we see others hurting, whether it is the patients or young crying children or passively acting strong husbands.Thank you for empowering others with a motivation to engage and attend to their thoughts. 🥰🤗

[@ericav3284]

"vam" is the root sound for the sacral chakra in the yogic system. This area is responsible for regulating emotions. So the "vvvvv" sound reference in this video is interesting.

[@twistler345]

Thank you for your work Dr. Levine. You have brought healing to me and to my students.

[@eeg122]

@3:55 This was almost an instant relief. TY.

[@jessicak7799]

Thank you for specifically relating to healthcare workers

[@lexib671]

Holy moly this is powerful stuff. Thank you

[@bettyannsouthard959]

Thank you Dr. Levine. I’m so grateful for your teachings 🙏🏽🧡🖤🧡

[@squaretriangle9208]

These nurses were so brave, this was really a very hard time, so grateful for their work!❤ the woo reminds me of the OM

[@youbetyourwrasse]

this felt good, so I puased and did it a few more time .. and I let out a "vuuu" that felt like it it decended from my throat through my center like a drip of honey, through a congested solar plexus expanding it, down to a pit near the base of my spine and from there an animal cry issued forth and faded as my breath slowly died .. WOW it seemed like a five minutes exhale ! A gentle down breath .. and a little bit a heaven moves into my core.

[@biondna7984]

Thank you. It IS helping.

[@cacampbell3654]

Did this exercise for the first time briefly. Am on the edge of terror, despair, frozenness. Will continue to try this exercise off and on, today and tomorrow especially.(Summer Solstice today 20/06/24; Full moon tomorrow; triggering happening on the property I live on)

[@createone100]

❤

[@yashupadhyay1023]

After doing this exercise uncomfortable emotions, feelings and sensations are coming in my body, what to do for it?

[@Hidden.SufiRealities-smc]

The sufi do the same with the HU sound saying: 'huuuuuuu' So its very nice to have this psychology background information.

[@francis2k488]

Sound of the Eck right?

[@santharamyadati3690]

Amazing video. The recent Nuro imaging studies on OM chanting has many revelations Wonder it’s affective Ness on chanting in managing stress ,PTSD and neuroplasticity

[@rudibente9280]

Thanks, thanks, thanks;what a blessing...those very practical excercises

[@fatimatahiratherapist]

Thank you very much from Pakistan

[@Vivianne1124]

Thank you very much Dr. Peter Levine. We all owe you a lot.

[@jasongentile7098]

Thank you Dr. Levine. Your videos have helped me so much.

[@kdlcatielehman1871]

This is great, thank you for sharing this!

[@jasongentile7098]

Thank you Dr. Levine

[@remaxizmirziynetgedik]

Thank you so much. İ will try and do it.🙏❤️

[@danerose575]

What all of these have in common is a) interrupting the pattern of thinking, feeling, speaking, doing and being b) replacing them with a clear, non-threatening new pattern of thinking, feeling, speaking, doing and being to allow the body and heart and mind to break the cycle of attachment to the traumatized identity that becomes a life-raft of certainty during overwhelm and shock. I did a breathing exercise for 15 minutes twice a day and it has the same effect. Mushrooms do the same thing at moderate doses by reducing blood to the default mode network.

[@MASSAM9669]

Do you have to fully exhale or something? Doesn't work for me

[@michealroche3567]

Hey, what were the 15 minutes breathing exercises you did? I’m hoping it might help me as I identify a lot with what you wrote

[@waterfrodo4304]

Is this same as “om” chanting?

[@freekff6274]

Thanks for everything you do!

[@sandradeschepper9078]

Thank you for sharing this it looks a lot like ohm and asana's from yoga and deep respect for all the nurses 🙏😘

[@clauditorium]

If you need to get right to the exercise, go to 2:14.

[@MorganCavallaro-dh2tu]

How many times do you need to do it? It's not doing anything for me?

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Interestingly,I tried this out and it freaked out our cat! She didn't like it at all! I'm wondering if this us because it's quite a primal sound? Thank you though,it was a helpful exercise.

[@lisawhitehall1870]

Thank you ❤

[@MASSAM9669]

Should we be contracting the abdominals to fully exhale like this?

[@iulisamb]

it may sound like a stupid question but i'm wondering how do you make it come from belly and not your throat? anyone who this worked for, please help. Thanks!

[@XThirdEyeX]

Right???...it's not a stupid question at all, I just commented asking the same thing. I have no clue how to do it either. I really hate how videos like this just assume everybody knows how to do these things so easily. Then it's so very damn depressing reading through all the comments of people claiming how much it helps them. I seriously wonder if any are lying about it working. 🤔 I have tried some of the Somatic exercises, I have no idea how to communicate with my body or how to do this "body scan" I read about everywhere. I've always felt so deeply disconnected from myself, everyone and everything my whole life and I still do. What the hell does this mean? Am I too broken or something? It feels like very important parts of me were violently ripped out of me as a child and just thrown away like trash somewhere. I feel absolutely nothing from any of these exercises. 😕 I'm so sorry for my long comment, I just feel so hopeless...like I'm far too screwed up and broken for any form of therapy to finally help me heal. And I'm actually beginning Somatic Experiencing therapy with someone I found on the SE website this week. I'm so worried it won't help me. 😕...sorry again for my long reply here, thank you if read it all.

[@giovannaprice3181]

The breath is coming up from the belly so the sound resonates through the belly and chest and throat. The sound itself does not originate in the belly.

[@Lindaheal]

Just doing it however I could to start worked for me. As I continued, I found myself able to take deeper breaths. I especially appreciate having a tool for working with despair, something I find deeply painful but not often addressed. This had a profound effect for me when I worked with it for a while.

[@lidiajakin6804]

I wonder if it works better if I am supposed to do the breath and Voo when I’m having the feeling of despair.

[@sagsunlibrarisingvirgomoon3007]

What an amazing man.

[@marionheibeek1728]

i can t feel any vibration in my belly. The sound is coming from my chest. Is that all right too?

[@patriciasmith4477]

I didn't feel vibration in my belly.

[@rebeccaevison9538]

Is it the sound "voo"?

[@birdienumnums1]

is that voo?

[@lillecuriosity7420]

That's very interesting, can I ask why It does work?

[@jean6460]

Thanks

[@renumisratewari]

How many times to repeat voo sound?

[@seabee5695]

Thank you. The full-breath "Vuuuuuu.." is Very interesting. My attempts not only offered a relaxed, meditative state from the belly area, but one that seems to allow an open connection upward. I wonder if it creates a way of aligning the Chakras? Any studies?

[@DeeQu8nT81]

Thank you, that really helps.

[@XThirdEyeX]

How do you make the sound come from the belly?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️...I have tried some of the Somatic exercises, I have no idea how to communicate with my body or how to do this "body scan" I read about everywhere. I've always felt so disconnected from everyone and everything my whole life and I still do. What the hell does this mean?? Am I too broken or something??...it feels like very important parts of me were violently ripped out of me as a child and just thrown away like trash somewhere. I feel absolutely nothing from any of these exercises. 😕

[@ognyankirilov2746]

I do feel for you,i know how that feels.Obviously this is not for you but thats just one modality.Please do yourself a favour and try EFT -(emotional freedeom techique) that can help get in touch with the body(safely) . its quite simple but very effective.Good sourse will be Nick Othner -Try it on everything....experiment with it and see how it goes.May poeace be with You!! Love from trhe UK

[@kr1221E]

What does it mean if no sensations, or feelings come up and inane thoughts won't go away?

[@eeg122]

Just do it over & over until you feel a shift. Or try the other self-help techniques he shows on feeling safe. Try to minimize sugar sweets and white flour processed food (breads, cookies, chips etc...). They are a big culprit to depression. I'm on a keto diet and has also helped alot.

[@Clodhopping]

Don't focus on the outcomes. Just do the exercise. Inhale through the nose and "voo" or "om" on the out breath - and make the out breath longer. It reduces the oxygen level in the blood and slows a rapid heartbeat and lowers blood pressure. If you mind wanders during this, that's fine, just focus again on the sound ❤️

[@kr1221E]

@@eeg122 Thank you. Sorry for the late reply.

[@alexasananda8241]

Habrá videos traducidos en español.

[@TravelKoala]

Thank you

[@maria.1c1313]

Thank you!

[@Conny226]

Wow I did this sound and all of my dogs came running to me and stretched and yawned 😳

[@sarahbenjamins]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@hew195050]

I’m already aware of thoughts and sensations that are uncomfortable. Now what?

[@EdridMedina]

Gracias

[@noonespecial4171]

Lower Chakras - calming the sacral seat of emotions

[@duchess1131]

I have MECFS with a history of aggressive cancer. I live in constant despair.😢

[@kristinashepherd3003]

Mel is this you ?

[@duchess1131]

@@kristinashepherd3003 afraid not, sorry

[@beverleeann8239]

I had to listen to this 15 times on regular speed and slow speed. I believe he is saying voo. First I thought it was boo then boom then oooo. If someone can confirm, that would be great.

[@WingedExp]

Its the Sound wooo. Just like in You. Hope that helps

[@gamerkitti]

the sound is VUUUUU

[@allywolf9182]

It doesn't matter, you just need vibration and to concentrate on it while you are doing it. This one thing helps me more than anything else. And I can do it anywhere, just at low volume and no one notices. It really helps me to slow down or stop a PTSD attack

[@parvezsalim5287]

its Voooooo

[@christina7104]

And it’s really more about releasing the CO2 that is trapped in our body when we are hyperventilating and allowing our parasympathetic nervous system to engage and stop the fight flight mechanism.

[@deniserouthierledoux8133]

Would this help dealing with grief--the loss of my husband.

[@Waves353]

I’m sorry for your loss Yes please try Also look up eft tapping for grief xx

[@tawniwingstrom6950]

Where’s the free exercises?

[@nicabm]

It is detailed in the video

[@angelinadegelder7722]

Can't find the volume?

[@lauraallemagna9671]

Sarebbe bello avere la traduzione in italiano

[@palenciamusica]

And what to do if the sensations that come are overwhelming?

[@Mr-ms2qo]

Vooooooooooooooooo get it

[@rachelmacdonald9195]

Centre yourself on the centre line of your body. Breathe in and out following the breath up and down the centre line, up to the sky and down into the earth. You're not overwhelmed. You have all you need. Pray for God's blessings and angelic protection.

[@palenciamusica]

@@rachelmacdonald9195Thank you ❤️

[@fifiearthwanderer]

I think thats why they suggest to have a skilled practitioner with you in the room in case stuff arises that can possibly re traumatize . I would say stay grounded and use that grounding point to help you through those emotions. So breathing, maybe touching something. Or feet barefoot on the floor. Takes focus off the emotion and helps it pass.. Hope this helps. 👍🏼💯

[@MGUERRERO18]

@@rachelmacdonald9195 Thank you Rachel for helping Dinesh.Musica because you helped me with your response. I have all I need. I have angelic protection and God's blessing.

[@m0ckingB1rd42]

This is just a re-packaging of the healing sounds that are a core practice in Chinese medical Qi Gong. Anyone interested can just look up videos for “the six healing sounds”. Also, we need to stop pretending that self help is going to solve the deep, systemic problems that cause the levels of despair we are seeing. Despair isn’t an individual problem, it’s a social problem.

[@francis2k488]

This seems like same sound as HU. Is it? Speaking in tongues does same for Christians which is my path.

[@StressRUs]

Rationalizing despair is like not saying bullsh*t while standing in it up to your eyeballs. CBT is that bullsh*t.

[@watermelonlover745]

Hormones and prayer spirituality are the cure to despair

[@brendalg4]

Breathing exercises make me more anxious

[@dddamaged7501]

That extra long out breath is activities the parasympathetic nervous system.

[@iovirv1677]

This exercise triggers in me a laughing response. I think it may be because the belly vibrates similar to belly laughter…

[@denisemoore8536]

same as exhaling OM....if you do yoga

[@mlansky7302]

many of these techniques are right out of yoga practice and in zen practice as well, breath awareness is constant for 30 minutes sittings etc. I would encourage the doctor as well as all healers to investigate the real cause of this Covid business and then inquire as to what is actually in the injectables they are administering. On Rumble and Bitchute there are hundreds of evidentiary testimonials now which might surprise you.

[@Yod12]

I didn't understand the sound he was talking about. Hard of hearing

[@NiinaSKlove]

If I heard him right, the sound is Vo or Wo.