Calming Hand Movements for Anxiety & Stress Relief | ASMR

I perform a variety of calm hand and finger movements to try and help you relax, possibly help alleviate any anxiety, stress, or worries that you might have, and perhaps induce ASMR if you experience it.
(P.S. that black band around my left wrist is an extra hair tie that I forgot about)
If you are new to "ASMR" and/or my channel, welcome aboard and thanks for dropping by! The majority of videos I create, often in an unorthodox manner, are meant to help you relax, sleep, hopefully experience ASMR, and any other use that might help you find some peace of mind, concentrate, study, decompress, etc.
What is ASMR?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It's just a non-scientific, made-up term that a layperson came up with to describe the feeling characterized as a pleasant tingling sensation felt in various parts of the body (head, scalp, back, legs, etc.) in response to various visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and/or cognitive stimuli, such as crinkling bags, hand movements, whispering, personal attention or watching someone perform a task. It's like goosebumps, but much more pleasant and without the uncomfortable chills.
ASMR videos are meant to intentionally induce this sensation in the viewer, often referred to as "tingles". However, the videos also serve to provide a relaxing, calming, comforting and soothing experience for people beyond ASMR purposes. Many people who do not experience ASMR still enjoy these videos.
I experienced ASMR all throughout my life but no longer do as of a couple years ago. However, I still enjoy creating these videos for anyone else that still experiences it or is just looking to relax, sleep, study, etc.
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[@condorbirdman3331]

You have some pie in your beard

[@evelynk1300]

This comment was expected, yet it's hilarious.

[@Skullringer09]

Damn it you beat me to it.

[@LukiePookies]

Connor Bord as soon as I clicked on the video I went to the comments to say that but you already said it

[@LukiePookies]

Connor Bord so gg

[@f.b.i.2366]

I was just about to comment something like this. Seems I was 2 hours too late

[@mr.foxomont9652]

Best pie joke asmr has to offer

[@iambatman2946]

Mr. Foxomont he also did like you have something in your beard and the paper on his beard said: "nothing" so Rift thought nothing of it😂😂

[@mentaikiryo]

Its pi the equation doesn't have an "e"

[@Fezezen]

@@mentaikiryo π

[@vc9491]

@@mentaikiryo pi pi

[@georgeheilman885]

It's a wonderful day for pi!

[@SSiso1]

you know what, its actually a genius idea to be starting an anxiety / stress relief video off with a joke, takes your mind off things instantly and sets a more relaxed mood right away!! good thinking, rift !

[@WelshASMR82]

Great point! They say that laughter is a pain killer too! 👍🏻

[@trashoujunior3940]

@@WelshASMR82 I'd like to agree but when you have twelve broken ribs, one arm half gone, both of your legs spitting blood out like a fountain, with several parts of body covered in glass and metal shreds, I doubt a joke will ease the pain... And if you're wondering, that's called a violent car accident.

[@thelemon0001]

Remember kids, always wear a napkin when doing math.

[@Gustavoenderdragon]

thanks for the advice

[@enderpea5251]

Did you tell them the pluses and minuses of math?

[@snowflurries9629]

Oml

[@ZainKhan-gt7fl]

Napkins on beard?

[@sparkkoo0]

always wear a napkin when doing meth!

[@ceranopierce]

I think rift subconsciously made another maths joke: Rift looks at the number and says “oh well that’s odd” that number was indeed odd.

[@joelcallear385]

Pi is infinite therefore not odd

[@hekterdigitalVODS]

ok boomer

[@OninRuns]

It's not cleanly divisible by 2 so it's automatically odd.

[@InconceivableOne]

It is odd

[@gabriels.i.780]

It is not odd, though. Only integers can be odd or even. Pi belongs to the irrational numbers.

[@RealTolla]

Must’ve eating a lot of pie since you only had 3.1415 left

[@TheOneGodofMadness]

Makes me wonder where the rest of the infinite decimal places went.

[@realaydsman]

Did you shit my pants

[@Nortlov]

@@TheOneGodofMadness They went into a Rift XD

[@colonclosedparantheses293]

@@Nortlov, I dislike you for making a pun but I also enjoy the fact that you made it clever.

[@jh7021]

Your Pal Green i dislike myself for reading these comments

[@BoopyTheFox]

Me when i open the video: "Hmm there's a thingy stuck in your beard" Me 5 seconds later: * realization, translating into chuckles *

[@pinedragon5398]

It took you _three whole seconds?_ how was the number itself not the very first thing you noticed?

[@RKSNomad]

pretty irrational of you to think that.

[@pinedragon5398]

RKSNomad how is that irrational? The symbol for Pi is literally _right there_ in his beard.

[@BoopyTheFox]

​@@pinedragon5398 Chill out, man, Pi is an irrational number. Next time rift should put a Tau ripped in half into his beard.

[@RKSNomad]

@Pine Dragon R/WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

[@wikern7010]

Pennsylvania better be thankfull for the state treasure that is ER

[@helix7104]

we do :)

[@TheDeadpanDan]

we are

[@marsmoochesgorls]

indeed we are

[@MegaToonzNetwork]

@@helix7104 Hes Pennsylvanian?

[@storycase-1672]

I live in his city, we appreciate him very much

[@thedoctor9936]

Teacher: How did you learn the first 6 numbers of pi? Me: ...DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT

[@Crunchiest]

you mean *5*

[@weelolol]

i memorized 3.14159265359

[@imbenjaminmusic]

He protec, He atacc, But most importantly, He stop my anxiety attacks

[@YKordova]

and in his beard he has snaccs

[@naiyamay2356]

@@YKordova But also has a dec to eat the snacc on

[@justsomeyanderewithinterne622]

Because E.R has been around so long i feel like just seeing him lowers my guard and lets me be calm and the pi joke reminded me that i had 3 hours of math today

[@syncopatedglory]

picked this one up on a rare night i actually wasn't anxious, and it was really interesting to experience just as a listener rather than as a person trying to calm down. it's such a sweet and supportive video that i kept finding myself smiling for long stretches at a time. (the "trapped in time" line cracked me up.) definitely a big new fave. 💖

[@ChrisPhenomon]

Your videos were the first that got me hooked on hand movements. I’m so glad you did a whole video dedicated to them! You always make them so relaxing.

[@rosegroth3517]

I can’t even begin to express how much your videos have helped. When the world came crashing down on me, you come in with your videos and make it all seem not so bad. I wish you well and hope you are in best spirits sir 🙌

[@stevewinkleburg5300]

This was uploaded about a month ago when I was going through some very difficult times. I know other people have had it worse, but I really needed this video. It was very helpful to be able to listen to this everyday.

[@Gustavoenderdragon]

I love how serious he takes asmr, he doesn't turn on the camera and say HI GUYS, TODAY I'LL BE MAKING A ASMR VIDEO... (Smiling and very happy) he does something like *Hello, I hope you're doing well.* (very serious and calm.)

[@kelseywaldon4379]

It's a sincere letter. I love it! Everyone else is selling themselves. ER is going for a more casual, personal, classy style. ...Nailed it! ❤️

[@deanbennett6919]

Seriously no ads on this video? Wow. Legend.

[@jordantyler418]

falling asleep will now be a piece of pi

[@dutch5777]

Er: reveals that he has hearing loss. Us: aww Er: i guide others to a thing i cannot poses.

[@anon_carnival]

Underated!

[@sirbigdoinks1826]

Hey rift whenever you’re ready to start a cult ill join!

[@shundanone]

boi you missing a lot of stuff, he created a lot of them

[@aseriesofgrunts]

Cardboard Confederacy gang gang gang

[@831rdub]

Tin foil society🙌

[@losty360]

HAIL MARGARET

[@ecco2ks]

Tin Foil Hat Society for life 😤

[@car0ndelet]

This is why you’re one of the best ASMRtists 🥧

[@Karma-ji6ud]

I would imagine that the ASMR is something that is taught to each patient in the Sanitarium and each one is appointed to act it out to one another, sort of as a way to channel their focus to somewhere other than potentially harmful thoughts or actions. This would also be very therapeutic for each patient. (This is my headcannon)

[@lillianfox6848]

Doesn't your back hurt carrying that heavy head cannon around? :c

[@jordan95hd83]

How you haven't hit 1,000,000 subs yet is beyond me, ER. This's top quality ASMR content, it really is. 😌👌

[@Fushigurochan]

He finally reached 1M subs

[@clrd4t1]

This is amazing. I’m going to bed and this popped up.

[@nefilimwarrior1747]

Same!!!

[@PBunyanOx]

Where do you guys live? Europe?

[@lukasnyberg2470]

@@PBunyanOx yes

[@LukiePookies]

lmao rip oh ok because where I live it is 4:30 and I was confused

[@LukiePookies]

lmao rip i need to remember time zones

[@Communication-Breakdown]

Have you ever heard a cat purring close to your ear. It’s suprisingly relaxing

[@ruraldog2617]

i appreciate these videos so much, ER does all his vids wonderfully-- but the way he talks and decides to move his hands in these specifically is so calming to me and i dont find anything like it elsewhere

[@MudbuttSupreme]

This is my favorite video you've done. All of your hand gestures and the effects of removing or turning down negativity work wonders. Thank you!

[@kiwiholmes3587]

“I don’t remember having any pie recently.” Well clearly you did you *FIBBER*

[@parwaZer]

Kiwi Holmes woah calm down there bud hard r? Not cool

[@TheRealReaper93]

This is phenomenal. I haven't experienced so many tingles in ages.

[@tedgrainger9801]

Last time Rift had something in his facial hair he tried to overthrow the government

[@iwantmykidssusan4941]

Classic rift

[@asmrunknown5586]

It was nothing in his beard that time...

[@smarrkidd5538]

Ted Grainger bro imagine reading this out of context 😭😭

[@Cohozuner]

I keep coming back, this is the tingliest hand movement video for me and it's very comforting!

[@VictoriaMarch13]

You are the best for this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I haven't been this calm or relaxed in 3 days. And hearing you say it would be okay made all the difference. You're the only person to tell me that and I appreciate it. I am going thru court matters involving my children and I'm to the point I can't eat and haven't slept in 48 hours. It's taking a toll on me. So thank you again Paul. I hope you are well and are in a peaceful waters phase of your life my friend.

[@AmandaK0488]

My absolute favorite. This is saving me while at work and just when I need to reset. I've rewatched already three times today

[@Hsviss87]

I’ve missed these simple videos. Your hand movements never fail to make my eyelids really heavy.

[@GlitchLich589]

OOC: This is very healing even for my insane mind.

[@GlitchLich589]

Deimos kai Aischylos *rains burning dogs*

[@shundanone]

Dude really does it with love and passion, not only on ASMR community but on KZbin we aren't used to see that.

[@annamariemicono8680]

I love this. I’m new but so addicted to your videos. It feels like you’re scratching my back and I’m over here nodding off and drooling.

[@AhsanKhan-fq2pq]

My number 1 asmrtist, your creativity is beyond anyone on this platform and I’ve been through many of them, amazing!!!

[@yallstoopid5371]

3:21 “My Name is Ephemeral Rift, and you’re watching Disney Channel!”

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

yall stoopid 😁😁

[@Cohozuner]

I love hand movement vids, the finger wiggle you do a couple times was sooo tingly for me 💖

[@Lemuriyka]

I keep coming here. So caring and calming. Thank you

[@eyepleaser]

i love your asmr videos! they’re so calming

[@thetiniestpirate]

Thanks for doin your thing man. I have so much appreciation for your work.

[@scaredstar9127]

Thank you ER, i needed this, as a person that has issues explaining my issues, i tend to bottle it down and just put it on my body to let it go. Though oddly enough your calming words of wisdom and handmotions does bring me a form of comfort during my dark times. Great video as always

[@chloesmom7872]

Wonderful!! This is working!! As you were dialing down I could literally feel myself decompressing! Thank you❣🙏

[@-1ixay-697]

You really are awesome Rift. To be honest, today was probably the hardest day of past half of the year. And it´s today you lso uploaded this video. As if you knew about my worries and wanted to give me the help I need. Thank you. I hope I speak for all those who are slowly floating on an ocean of stress, desparately searching for an isle to rest on.

[@kirsten7467]

I missed this kind of asmr from you. You have the best comforting voice and gestures in traditional asmr, alike Maria.

[@loganross2784]

Sometimes when I'm stressed at work and don't wanna feel embarrassed about watching ASMR in my free time, I just turn off my volume and watch this video. The perfect mid-day stress reliever.

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

This is one of my favorites, it is very soothing and helpful to me (chronic anxiety disorder). Thank you.

[@dustybottom79]

This video is seriously the best part of my day!! Thank you for this🙌🏻

[@lokob7091]

Oh man, i wish i could help uncle rift right now, give him a hug, dear ER if u see this i give you a digital hug :'D

[@WelshASMR82]

Genius. The man is a genius. 😂 😂 😂

[@Yvanne]

Thank you for the tone of this vid ER. Helped a lot

[@samtheman5519]

I've been waiting for this video for soooo long I can't believe you did it.

[@truth7777seeker]

I'm liking for the "piece of pie" alone

[@therhinosnake6938]

That opening Pi joke put me in a good mood. Perfect for sleep. :)

[@Im_Everywhere]

Tbh hand movements are the constant I look forward to in every video. Sometimes, I skip around to find them if I want to switch to another video in the middle, just to get the fix.

[@leeorfila3899]

This was so relaxing! Thank you for making it :)

[@DaddyChato]

Really needed this one man, thanks.

[@syncopatedglory]

the first time i watched this, i didn't need it. today i did, and i couldn't be more grateful. 💖 p.s. for anybody like me who gets restless, a lot of slow hand movements are easy to follow along with 🙂 i lined up my breathing with the gestures and felt noticeably better in 3 minutes. give it a try 🥰

[@IVXXIV]

Wow, I really needed this today. Thanks Rift.

[@Brandontibbott]

Man, it’s awesome how long your hair has gotten. The first video I ever saw of yours was your first “Hi” video 4 years ago and you were almost shaved! Thanks for all the awesome content since!

[@chesterthemolester2262]

Challenge: Try not to sleep Difficulty: Ephemeral Rift

[@sanctuaryasmr5261]

Took me damn near the whole day contemplating that pie joke and then it hit me and now I'm happy

[@yimingjin7145]

I can’t stop staring at his blue eyes

[@solehshaiful5942]

IB on top of some personal stress with people and family... really needed this. Thanks papa ER

[@cole__x]

You actually read my mind!!! I struggle with anxiety and stress on a daily basis and it makes everything harder than it has to be. Thank you for this video! It was very relaxing and calmed me down!!! 👍😎🔥

[@emiliathehappygirl4516]

i have been havin a rough time and these videos helps me get through the day so i thank you

[@Gaming4871]

Uncle ER always put me to sleep. Thank you Uncle ER.

[@januarypresley]

Wow. This was heavenly. Thank you so much for the Pennaylvania positive vibes. You are great for this Universe. ✌

[@Aldor623]

Perfect timing as always Mr.Rift!

[@russelltownsend6105]

Love your work!!

[@benmeager7929]

That joke took 1 min 24 secs and it was worth every bit of time. Loved it! And this video! Cheers E.R

[@tommoconstantly]

This right here is God Tier Asmr, Ephemeral Rift is one of the best ASMR youtubers!

[@LightofHope20]

I really appreciate your videos ER! They get me by and I know I’m not alone! 😊😂

[@rioluvo]

this helped me relax before going on a stessful trip thank you

[@360DegreeMedia]

There's something unique about your video. It's very cool and relaxing. This is not my first time watching ASMR but this is pretty different and interesting.

[@SlavoidUkr]

I love your work, uncle Rift!

[@Mullethaver]

perfect timing i need to sleep yay!!!

[@stevewinkleburg5300]

This was needed, thank you mr rift.

[@logannyf]

Can we please get this man the 1M subs he deserves?

[@PerceptionASMR]

Thank you for all the comfort and happiness you spread. PS loving the 'what's stuck in my beard' jokes

[@ProfessorASMR]

I have always enjoyed your calming habd videos, Uncle E! Thank you for the tingles and the relaxation 😃

[@fruit333]

Love the hair & beard combo, you looks like my OSRS character!

[@cas995]

You will always be my favourite asmr creator been subscribe for years now always impressed with every video you put out the thought behind them and of course the jokes !

[@joshbarnett5785]

Great video for anyone that has stress and anxiety

[@val-sz4mp]

you’re the best rift :’))

[@mateoism3447]

You have a little bit of PI in your beard there rift 😂

[@shroom3074]

The moment when it takes you 3.1415 seconds to get the joke

[@alexrose865]

i love this video and the amount of effort-your channel must not be easy as pie!!!

[@alexrose865]

is this funny i can’t tell anyway i love you uncle rift

[@bodon777]

this is the best asmr for stress relief please make another one

[@chancebrennecke]

Thanks dude needed this

[@LegoFire2000]

You are doing a very good job thanks for making this video it is very calming.

[@bigfiji4309]

Thanks I needed this a lot.

[@thegreatnamelessone4675]

Positive, Texas vibes right back at you Rift!

[@nem1853]

You are the cure for anxiety

[@simaorodriguespt]

When this man passes away, the world surely will miss a great artist. What a legend! Im here since 2017.

[@isaacabrams1663]

Hey be careful where you're poking, you hit my eye

[@raymono3839]

Every time I watch ER, at some point I'll blink and fast forward 8 hours in time.That Lovecraft stuff has cursed his channel!

[@aIkaIi]

That pie in the beard was such a nice sound