Release Neck & Shoulder Tension in 30 seconds: NO STRETCHING| Feldenkrais Style

In this short video, I will show you a super simple exercise to release your neck and shoulder tension in just 30 seconds. And this does not involve stretching or massage.
Here's a shorter version of this video (90 seconds): • AMAZING Neck & Shoulde...
After you try this exercise and feel a change, I explain why your shoulder and neck muscles keep getting tight and you are having to keep stretching and massaging all the time, then I explain why this simple exercise can release your shoulder and neck tension so quickly without stretching. This is very important to understand.
As for how many reps, sets, how many times/day, whether you should do just one side or both sides, here's my recommendation/suggestion:
- You can do this awareness exercise on whichever side you feel tension, but there is no harm in doing on both sides.
- Reps, sets are not very important. Your attention to your body and moving slowly are more important. You can do this exercise as many times as you would like as it can remind you and your nervous system of your habitual tension. I personally find it very helpful to do this exercise while driving and doing desk work as these daily activities are often associated with increased muscular tension in neck and shoulders.
When you start connecting with YOUR BODY and move slowly and pay attention to your body, you will start to understand YOUR BODY and optimal movement and posture for YOUR BODY from the inside out, in a way no one can understand. YOUR BODY only belongs to YOU. Only you can access your internal resources that is AWARENESS!
Timestamps:
0:37 Test before exercise
0:58 Exercise
2:04 Test after exercise
2:19 Explanation of why neck and shoulder tension released quickly without stretching
3:02 Explanation of why stretching effects don't last long
This exercise demonstrates how our body and brain communicate with each other, and how you bring your attention to your body can alter the state of the nervous system and body. You can see how small and slow and mindful movement can make a big difference. This is why I focus on retraining movement patterns and nervous system using mindful movement to improve our functions and quality of life!
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[@TaroIwamoto]

Here's is something very important I want you to know. Our culture (modernized culture, mostly Western culture) trains us to be disconnected from our bodies. Our culture trains us to view our bodies as external objects as an outside observer. Our culture trains to look to outside experts to fix us, fix our body issues but doesn't train us to connect with our own body, own sensory experience, "listen" to our body, feel our body, and learn from our inner intelligence. This is cultural influence on our beliefs influences our behaviors. Many people believe that they need more information in order to overcome their limitations and challenges. Many believe that they just haven't found the "right" information yet so keep seeking outside for their answer. Reality is that we have too much information, and we are so disconnected from our own body and experience. It's easy to view my videos as another exercise video, and approach it from that mindset, that is to approach your body like fixing mechanical parts that lie external to you. Then, you are really missing the point. This is not a conventional way of thinking in Western culture, so it's easy to let my message pass through you. But, don't worry! I am persistent and will repeat over and over and over:) I'm not here to teach you exercises to correct your body structures. I am here to help you connect with YOUR BODY, YOUR SENSORY EXPERIENCE, learn from YOUR BODY, and create a new way of movng, using yourself, being in your body! This paradigm shift is necessary for transformation, changes in your nervous system, movement patterns, quality of life because your body and mind are one! I really encourage you to keep this message in your mind as you watch my videos and practice movement!

[@brandigirl313]

Got it. Following to learn more!

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@brandigirl313 :) My channel is all about nervous system retraining, movement retraining towards optimal functions, life:) Enjoy connecting with YOUR BODY and get to know your body more from the inside!

[@zan6585]

Such a beautiful distinction. We live in a society that is so obsessed with doing everything and doing it perfectly. We always have to doubt ourselves and our ability to do something. Being so obsessed with this makes listening to the soul, body, and even mind impossible. It's the same reason awareness and eastern traditions are making a boom in the western world. Our entire healthcare system is built on creating band-aids for issues as opposed to addressing _why there is even an issue to begin with._ Thanks for your help! I love these awareness based exercises. Super helpful in general but especially at the piano where you've unintentionally taught me to be more aware of when my technique fails me and to not ignore the pain that arises subsequently.

[@paoladecesare24000]

🙏💜very good! Thank you very much

[@CherandCherAlike]

⁠@@TaroIwamotoI felt this in between my shoulder blades .. I’m seeing a medical massage therapist which helps my neck to mid back pain. However we realized I actually have lower back pain. She said it’s all connected - and my upper area was just screaming louder. I just subscribed!

[@Texasdittos]

I always appreciate people who freely share their healing techniques with others. So many people suffer from pain and it’s heart-warming to see your gentle spirit trying to help. God bless you.

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Ylu Do know he makes money making this videos

[@Qrayon]

@Duncan Donut Donut He easily makes over $4, but that's o.k. He deserves it!

[@YogaMitLeslie]

yes tears came. Its so surprising

[@TK5280.]

The point is, it’s free for us and much appreciated in my opinion😊

[@shilohwarren6917]

@@hondamanvtec2894 and?

[@MoFosights]

I swear I felt a whole release of built up tension in my neck and shoulder while doing this I’ve never seen a better version of muscle tension relief.thank you .

[@fraktured2334]

As someone who has suffered with neck and shoulder pain for decades now, with no relief from stretches, physiotherapy or meds... the relief I felt after doing this simple movement is purely amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@GumzOnTheTrack]

Is it real?

[@joeh858]

doesn't work it's a scam

[@jo4731]

Worked for me.

[@soonendsims921]

@@joeh858 and what exactly is he scamming ????,,,,,,,it worked for me

[@claudiamello7684]

Lovely- my 69 year-old right shoulder was visibly lower! And then my left! Grateful here.

[@luthfianurrahmi]

it is around 1 am here and im literally crying because the tension is decreasing a lot. I hope I can sleep peacefully. Thank you so much!

[@lindaireland2751]

Yeah me too couldn't believe it just found him

[@TaroIwamoto]

I will have to thank KZbin for helping you find me!

[@it6297]

Crying and typing ....wow...

[@jolaczerlanis269]

Exactly same thing ... thank You !!!!

[@valliexoh]

1:15 am ... same

[@johns969]

I wasn't even searching for this, but my neck and shoulders sure did hurt. This made it feel soo much better, thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

thats nice!

[@taxat10n1sth3ft]

It's a little creepy that YT showed me this, because I've been dying for the last two days with painful limited mobility in my neck and shoulders.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@taxat10n1sth3ft haha, that's what many have said too:)

[@teriw56]

Algorithm works just fine

[@streamlineperformance6028]

@@teriw56 it's not the algorithm that's disturbing. It's the fact that our phones are listening to our conversations without our request or permission.

[@sonshineandsong]

I have been praying for relief from a fainting spell that I banged my head and my neck suffered more damage than my lump on my head that was bleeding. Over 3 weeks ago this happened and just recently I heard God say, lower your shoulders, lower, relax, lower your shoulders. Now I bump into your video and I said, I know God sent me this video... I'm going to watch it. I know God just gave me this video on KZbin and I'm going to watch you, and you are explaining a better way to lower my shoulder just like God was trying to tell me to lower it. I am so blessed to hear from God and to find you!

[@splgs]

Life changing!! Over the years I have been to an osteopath, physio, a massage therapist, yoga and anything else that I could think of with very minimal long term results. Been doing this a few weeks once a day or more if I am stressed and it’s so much better. Amazing, thank you. We carry so much stress and tension in our shoulders and it’s only now that I realise that my posture has not been normal for years due to stress and I had no idea of the physical impacts it was having on my body until I done this.

[@TaroIwamoto]

i agree. we carry lots of stress in our neck, shoulders, which can spread out throughout the body. Glad to hear this mindful movement is helping you:)

[@ishineishi]

Hello, how are you feeling today? Same thing is happening to me since 5 years ;(((. Did this fully help you? Or maybe you found something else?

[@jessesutton7985]

I'll admit, thought this was bunk. It literally only took 30 seconds to try though so why not? And it actually feels better instantly. I carry tons of tension in my shoulders. It isn't all gone, but wow.

[@davoshaunessy3428]

I am sitting hEAR. Thinking why not a 30 second video though

[@ghanaria7996]

@@davoshaunessy3428 im not gonna watch cuz it aint a 30-60sec vid tbh. Shoulda made a short.

[@nicedesu6760]

@@davoshaunessy3428 cuz he explains the pain

[@frightenedsoul]

@@ghanaria7996 that’s some pretty low attention span you’ve got

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@hazeydaze6154]

The KZbin algorithms are finally showing me videos that are peaceful, educational and important. I wish I had seen your video 4 days ago when I couldn’t turn my neck side to side! I’ll try this technique next time :)

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@LuckYeti]

I've had my neck so stiff I couldn't turn it, too. I couldn't drive, because it wasn't safe. I wish I had known about this then!

[@TyraWadman]

Whenever I get close to my time of the month my neck and shoulders get SUPER tense. This helped me melt and feel more relaxed in seconds. Thank you.

[@makaylabrooks]

I am a massage therapist and get regular massage myself and I couldn’t believe how much better this made my neck and shoulders feel!

[@crashbatey788]

I have been struggling for a week with a stiff neck/trap muscle. And in 30 seconds of your video it’s gone! No pain, no issues. You have a fan for life my friend! Thank you so much

[@weezyf775]

I’ve never had such an experience in my life…with anything.

[@FromG2eminor]

I'm a piano teacher. The hardest thing to teach and learn is how to relax the shoulders. This is gold!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

awesome

[@TaroIwamoto]

@gemini rose you might find my breathing exercises helpful

[@lesley-annmathews7971]

Oh yes im an accompanist and streching helps just to make it worse! I will start doing this! 👌🏻

[@sierrashere8197]

@@TaroIwamoto do you lift the high shoulder or the low shoulder ???

[@L-mo]

@@sierrashere8197 both, individually

[@sabariel33]

This worked!! Unbelievable!!! I also did the same technique with my shoulders which tend to hunch forward. That worked beautifully as well. The whole time I moved into tension position, I also told my body, “this is so much work, it’s so much work” … my posture and ease afterwards was so much more open and relaxed and graceful. ☺️ Thank you!!

[@teresagomez2109]

I was going to get a deep tissue massage. I came across this video and don't need it anymore. Tmj is gone and I can see blood flow through my arm veins. God bless you for sharing.🙏♥️

[@CathyCawood]

OMG! Had pain in the side of my neck for a week. I tried massage and stretching, but couldn't get rid of it. I did the exercise, and the pain's completely gone. Thank you so much!

[@TaroIwamoto]

that's awesome!

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@into_the_void]

This really worked !.. The scary part is that youtube algo knew to recommend this to me... I didn't even search anything similar recently

[@retired_early]

As one with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I often have limiting pain in my body. Between your videos and learning about trigger points, I rarely need to use medication anymore. You are a blessing.

[@TaroIwamoto]

how wonderful!

[@retcongecko1016]

As someone who’s been dealing with severe shoulder pain the past few years, I have to thank you so much for showing this exercise. While it didn’t completely get rid of it, it alleviated a good chunk of the discomfort I was feeling. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@milkboi2386]

Try expensive cbd cream $100 for a decent sized bottle and it works insanely good!!!

[@anotherguy5038]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoiUgZqLrdGdea8

[@andreatieleman1536]

It's such a good stretch and easy way to relive some of that tightness!

[@KikiMoment]

I had the shoulder pain because I am a side sleeper. Got rid of it with this exercise and with the excellent tips from the two guys who show different ways of sleeping with pillow support to help shoulders and arms etc. Can't remember their name now

[@dil7185]

@@KikiMoment I wonder if you mean Bob and Brad ? Two very good physical therapists who give tons of different good tips almost every day

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

Where were you when I was young? It could have saved me more than 40 years of tension. Incredible!

[@CoreyMack5000]

I was gonna make fun of how it took 6 min to teach us a 30 second technique, but I tried it and feels better and understand why it works. Thank you sir!

[@roenaldibotes544]

So here I am in tears struggling to find some relief. It is 9pm and I know I am going to be in serios pain for atleast 12 more hours untill I cannget to a dr. And I came across your video. Look by now I am already here. I might aswell try it. With much effort I made it over to a mirror not realy sure what to look at. I went sat an my bed. Back nice and straight looking and feeling like a fool. Not 3 minutes later I felt the pain releasing for the first time in a week. Thank you so much. I will be right back at his after I am done typing here. Thank you thank you from the bottom of heart or should I say neck.

[@soul4speech583]

I had so much tension within my neck and it really hurt, suddenly this was recommended. Mind you that I did not mention it, nor search for it. Thus, thank you so much universe for guiding me here! And thank you so much, this worked wonders!

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Thank you. I’m a head and neck cancer survivor and looking for relief. Turmeric is awesome but I still have bad days with my neck. However, everyday above ground is a good day 🙏

[@mirsad2036]

It actually works, I’ve been walking around for 2 weeks with a stiff neck, so far gave me the best relief

[@starrfreeman8559]

Yess it works omg thank u

[@1channel341]

This was incredible! Instant relief and tension gone , gobsmacked! ive been stretching my neck and shoulders all week long to no avail!

[@axiss5840]

I hold a lot of tension in my shoulders and I've had neck pain and a headache for the last 2 weeks. This was 100% perfect for me. I genuinely thank you!

[@Astronomynatureandmusic]

I was wondering - how are you doing now? Do you experience less tension over this period of time? Asking for a friend ;)

[@godlygamer2466]

I had neck pain for like a whole year and this and other stuff has helped alot

[@Bachenga]

Had rod fusion surgery years ago with constant pain/tightness. Idk what kind of voodoo you just did on my shoulder but you are a genius. Such a simple idea with powerful results

[@wrightaesthetics1447]

Simple exercise and amazing results! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

[@myrachurchman5013]

This technique truly makes one aware of how we hold onto tension in the body. Thank you.

[@laragrey2381]

WOW! I was laying down with icepacks, heatpacks, cream everything. After this exercise I almost forgot how much pain I had, feels like new. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

That's awesome!

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

Bro what do you even do

[@ellie.M.mae.]

I'm 22 and I've had neck pain for about 2 weeks. I'm also a nurse and i have friends who are physio therapists. And let me tell you!!! No one could help me, and this video did in only afew seconds😭. Amazing! Thank u so much 😭 New sub💜🇳🇿

[@shariqthecoach]

Wow. I’m pretty limber and exercise regularly but still often get a stiff neck. Just tried this and definitely felt much better immediately in 30s. Really impressive stuff, thanks!!

[@johnghent5946]

This has really helped me! I’ve really gotten into your videos whilst I have been on holiday and love the whole “movement” angle of things instead of stretching and feeling like I am really struggling, which is how I feel with Yoga sometimes.

[@ravenwildspirit]

OMG...this worked! I've had a neck injury for years and am lopsided. This evened my shoulders. I cannot thank you enough.

[@waqup4054]

This actually works! I had to go to bed today, I just couldn't take the pain in my neck and shoulder any longer! I saw the thumbnail after a failed and uncomfortable attempt to sleep it off and thought, fuck it! I'll give anything a go right now, so I did this simple movement and instantly felt 90% better. I definitely recommend this technique, Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad this helped you!

[@Venus77x]

I was very impressed with this technique. It's basically deprogramming your neurology to stand down, as habits are repeated from our unconscious minds, that's why we're not aware of them & reprogramming to create a healthier conscious habit, which in turn becomes second nature. It's a very clever self awareness, we really can heal ourselves. Thank you for pointing this out, people like you are true healers x

[@raeanna451]

Thank youuu 😭😭 the relief is immediate. This worked better than a 30 minute yoga session

[@TheNutritionProfessor]

Fantastic video! Thank you soooo much! I tend to keep a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders and this definitely works! I am sharing it FAR and WIDE!

[@stellaryeller6261]

I'd like to add that I've noticed with myself and my clients that the areas that we feel chronic pain and tightness are the areas that are having to hold position in an elongated position. For a common holding pattern in those that carry a lot of stress in their shoulders and neck and/or those that sit at desks for long periods an example would be the muscles that have the action of pulling the scapula down and towards the spine (Rhomboids, mid/lower traps). The areas that are actually shortened and winning "the tug of war" are typically not the ones that hurt. An example that would be antagonist to the muscles just mentioned might be muscles that, when shortened, protect our anterior neck and chest such as pec major (and minor), anterior deltoids etc. This would also just as importantly include the corresponding fascia. This is a very technical and anatomical way of looking at it but it's helped me understand what type of work should be done where for each client. I love your videos Taro:)

[@viruschris3160]

I don’t know why this was in my recommendations, but I’m glad it did. My neck feels a tad more relax now. I didn’t have any back or neck pain, but this helps a lot. Thank you.

[@TanyaOfMars]

This was so effective yet so simple! Thank you for sharing this!

[@Sk3r0]

Maybe the best advice for neck pain I've ever seen. Works well and fast. Thank you bro.

[@oppothumbs1]

You should be nominated for Nobel Prize in Philosophical Physical Therapy when they create it. A genius who follows in the footsteps of Descartes' mind-body principles. Nice.

[@fredledesmaii]

I WAS SO BLOWN AWAY WITH THE QUICK RESULTS FOR MY MONTH-LONG NECK/SHOULDER PAIN! THIS IS SO AMAZING IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING

[@elainem654]

Was searching for a video for stretching my neck and back and found this! Helped me a lot, thank you!

[@user-nl2jl5mn6n]

That’s so useful for the current problem of my tension from the muscles, very well thank you very much!!👍

[@kiahschilling9432]

I injured my neck when I was about 10 years old (23 now) and I have had issues with my neck and shoulders since then. I have tried everything, massage therapy helps best but is expensive and it has to be habitual. I really appreciate this exercise, it doesn't resolve the issues or pain, but it definitely helps. It's so nice to have something I can do that actually makes a difference. This and posture strengthening exercises are amazing, thank you for sharing!

[@Astronomynatureandmusic]

If I may ask - how are you doing now? Does this exercise give you longer term release? Thanks!

[@tokosjr7560]

You should try to visit orthopaedic doctor, they will treat the muscle tension with those mysterious machine that works almost instantly.

[@Serena-yn4pg]

the art of taking things slowly,feels like time slows down. Its beautiful.

[@notdaniel2208]

this helped so much, i always felt so uncomfortable looking over my left shoulder, i did this and now i feel so much relieved!!!

[@danapeck5382]

Many thanks from a new subscriber. I've been aware of Feldenkrais for a long time, but have never lived where I could pursue it. Much appreciated!

[@Farah-nr3kx]

Someone once pointed out that one of my shoulders is higher than the other. Finally, something that actually works. Feels so much better. Thanks for this.

[@gwynnethp]

Perfect timing for this video to show up on my feed today! Felt the amazing effect after doing just one set! Thank you so much🙏

[@daithiflynn1]

This is the first exercise my physio gave me 3 weeks ago, after years of neck and shoulder blade issues I'm finally feeling better!

[@eijuAF]

This is the first thing to have worked for me in ten days! Thank you so much!

[@florapannabiro4315]

This was the first ever video that actually helped me with my stiff shoulders. I watched several of your videos after this. It's genious! I already new similar techniques for stress relief, and when I saw this it totally made sense. Streching doesn't necessarily help...in my case at all. So THANK YOU for saving my neck! 😁❕🤩

[@DeniseMinter]

My nervous system and my brain are smiling with a deep bow to you dear Teacher! Mindful movement. It takes so much time to wake up. Thank you.

[@CrystieVasqui]

Unbelievable. I'm speechless. I have been in pain all day today

[@jutboy100]

My vocal coach used to have me do this as part of the warm up - I think I will start doing this again, thank you!

[@l0vem3n0t]

Holy wow this is crazy. You literally feel the tension being released as you do this. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Amazing technique. Thank you very much. Theres no greater power than the wisdom of keeping our bodies and minds healthy.

[@bbycakesxfersure]

This is amazing. I have a stiff neck and cannot rotate it far right now- and this trick feels so relieving on the left side where the pain began.

[@slcRN1971]

Whoa, I have chronic pain issues and I do ‘guarding’ (involuntary) all the time........ that only leads to newer areas that hurt. I did this ‘neck/shoulder’ tensing for many years, when working very long shifts as a hospital maternal-child nurse. I was told to be sure to ‘lower those shoulders’ often when working. Yet this simple technique (that you demonstrated) works even better!! THANKS‼️

[@benozemljina]

It feels very good. It opens the flow of energy along the spine in a minute... Hvala mojster

[@brucesekulic5443]

Very helpful, whilst doing this, it dawned on me that this is a mindful focussing of attention, and then you affirmed this awareness by explaining just that. Many thanks for these gently educational videos!

[@rnm5429]

Oh. My. God you're a miracle worker. The instant release from the shoulder pain is amazing. Even my jaw loosened up. Thank you 😊

[@peaceiswithjesus8568]

What!? I can’t believe the tension is gone. It’s been years since my shoulders have felt relaxed. Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@JaijingM]

Thank you so much! I've tried other methods and like you say, it keeps coming back. This is just amazing -- and easy too. Thank you so much again! 🥰

[@Cnlne]

Like how simple it is i was struggling with neck pain for 3 years now tried strecthing and everything and this one simple thing just fixed it you dont know how thankful i am that i saw this video thank you god bless you!

[@vanzantc73]

You my friend are the "pain whisperer".. I hold up my shoulders and I dont know why. Now I know what to do. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear that!

[@lexusorange]

Nice

[@corinnefisher166]

I do as well. So frustrating!...and painful lol

[@stephaniedorst5233]

It’s because an childhood trauma. If maybe the parents yelled every time, you automatically lift your shoulders to protect your head. You learned that behavior and now, it’s take time to learn a new one. 30days of straight learning will make a path of new behavioral in your brain.

[@YouTubeAddictcreatedbyGoogle]

@@stephaniedorst5233 - You, my dear have ESP. I have neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. It's from osteoarthritis in my neck and herniated and bulging discs in my lower back. I also have CPTSD, have had depression for over 30 years, and live with my mother - who has narc traits. Lately, we had been getting along much better because I've been really working on trying to minimize my contribution to causing any issues. Then our basement was flooded and she's gone off the rails, taking all her stress out on me. I am not equipped to deal with CPTSD, AND the stress from the flood, AND do all the work we need to do, AND be constantly criticized, belittled, critiqued, ordered around, and controlled by my abusive mother. I am really hoping she gets back ON the rails fast, cuz we've been fighting like a couple of wild cats in heat! It has occurred to me.... I could be wrong about her. Maybe I think she has narc traits and she doesn't? Maybe my head is so screw up my multiple traumas and psych drugs I'm not seeing through objective eyes any longer. Then again.... they are the only eyes I have, so I have to call it how I see it. Can't ask anyone else - she doesn't act like that when other people are around - that's why it's call covert narcissism. I have no idea how people keep this $hit up. It must be exhausting. I don't mask. I refuse to. If you don't like me, I don't give a f***. Thus, I have no friends and am a hermit. 😔 I am making some online friends. And I think I'm going to take up jogging. Mmm..... after it cools down.

[@Reynardnoir]

I've been having a tonne of issues with my neck and traps of late and this and pilates have really helped. Thanks so much!

[@wksleep]

Thank you so much for the video. I have had neck tension on my right side for many years. This technique really helped me a lot to relax my neck and shoulder.

[@virginia6540]

Thank you so much for this! As I have gotten older, now 48, I have become more and more aware of how my body feels. I feel every ache and stiff muscle. I appreciate the simplicity of this and appreciate EVEN more the explanation of what is happening. I don’t always have to contort or twist my body to feel a difference or relief. Thank you ☺️

[@richarddyson4380]

I’m gobsmacked! I skeptically pressed play and followed your directions……. Tension in my neck was markedly reduced and pain diminished. I repeated the exercise on the other side and also achieved relief. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome

[@SpiralMystic]

Great reminder to the body, thank you! The concept ‘clicked’ when I realised it’s similar to relaxing the body (such as in meditation) by first tensing a body part and then releasing it. Much more effective then simply telling yourself to relax your body.

[@nnyaleleng1556]

Not sure why this was suggested this morning yet I am grateful. Be Blessed and thank you

[@orangecountyjackson7898]

Simple, totally trust the process and it works. Thank you. Working out the mind is equal to working out the body

[@imhidinginyourcloset]

Holy crap, KZbin algorithm actually doing something right for a change Minor back and neck pain for almost 5 years now, better late than never I guess

[@Chris-cq3by]

So much relief, holy smokes. Been dealing with this for 3 weeks...You're a lifesaver, thank you

[@kimang4506]

Once again, thanks for sharing this magical method. So easy and yet effective.

[@TheCherieAmourShow]

This is a video that I didn't know I needed. Thank you!

[@pascalsolal]

I'm a professional guitar player, and I have been feeling tense in my shoulders and neck for almost fourty years now. I've tried everything: tai-chi, chi Kung, sophrology, yoga... But tensions always come back shortly after. Your exercice seems to work. Thanks a lot!

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome

[@dannykicks603]

Wow

[@mattm7426]

Would you like me to share with you some stretches that my physio gave me that were life changing? Let me know because it takes some time to type out

[@hon3yd3w]

@@mattm7426 Just make a short video on your channel, explaining the stretches, so you won't be typing.

[@EatPsychedelics]

@@mattm7426 yeah I'd be interested for sure. Would like and subscribe

[@bostownent4816]

Thank you so so much. I can't even express how desperately I needed to find this. I haven't had relief like this in years.

[@maryscott3060]

Thank you! I feel so much better. I love your channel. 💛 Many blessings to you for sharing your knowledge.

[@nataliecherie]

I am literally sitting here in shock. Like wow, thank you so much for sharing this technique! Absolute life saver.

[@nicolassmith9629]

Phenomenal. I have a 7% disability rating in my neck from 2 car accidents, my neck has been tight all week from a dirt bike trip, even kept me out of the gym. I just followed your guidance - first try, the tension is totally gone. I’m dumbfounded, but thank you. Amazing.

[@Rayasratchetplants]

You got to be kidding me! This worked so immediately and thoroughly..just WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@user-mw9yh4cu2i]

My grandmother has cancer, after doing this for 30 seconds she is healed and I won the lottery, you have a fan for life ❤

[@vaska1999]

That was brilliant! Thank you for making these videos!

[@k3y289]

Hey Taro. You are a true savior. I have been doing stretches, excercises, working out everything. I build muscle etc. But the pain never left. 5 Years of suffering, gone in 30 seconds. Just wow. No one could help me. Just yesterday I accepted the pain as a reminder to never give up, but now you helped me not only being aware of it, but being in control, when necessary. Im happy that I was able to accept the pain before finding you. Now its always a happy reminder to have a nice excercise with you! Life changing advice you are giving here. I live in a european country, and with all the money people spend, this relief could have never been found. We are master of our minds. I thank you, and I will share this knowledge!

[@VB-bo5kz]

I don’t believe this comment is legit. How can years pain go in second

[@k3y289]

@@VB-bo5kz The only way I can explain it to you is, that Pain is not always Pain. My Pain stemmed from unconcious fears that I carried my whole life. Especiall the fear of death. So this year i conquered all my fears, and then a few days ago I found taro. So my case is special. I already had a lot of awareness of my self. After hundreds or maybe thousands of hours of writing, meditating, thinking, conquering fears this year. I was able to connect truly to my body because my mind was free. So just following Taro blindly is not only the key. If you have issues letting go of the pain, you should try meditating and writing down your feelings as well. But yeah. Taro explained this in another video. Tension is just a dysfunction of the brain. By being in bad positions all the time your bain assumes those position as normal and therefore you get these tight muscles. Taro gives us the key to our body by showing us und how to RELAX. So just by relaxing I was able to let go of the stress. Follow his videos slowly, take NOTICE of your body and see the change. :) By not believing in healing, you surpress your own self healing power. Only you know how you feel and only you can change it. Good luck and tons of love from a stranger. :)

[@zamoraobed]

Omg! This actually took away most of my pain thank you so much for sharing!

[@rastagirl007]

Relieved the cracking and tension right away~ Thank you , Taro

[@user-cm6vj5ls9i]

I found your video tonight after searching all day for videos to help with an extremely tight side of my neck after having a bad night sleeping. Thank You so much. This helped.

[@zamnelna]

You absolutely rock! Thank you for not only helping ease pain, but explaining it so I understand why!

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@fivecoat515]

Thank you! This simple technique to tell your subconscious to release the tension because you honor the nervous tension consciously is so powerful, that I am adding it in to my meditation too!

[@jude8223]

I also find vestibular exercises, very helpful for releasing my neck and shoulder pain. The body is made in such a way that you always must continue your exercising or your body stiffens up. In fact, joint pain is often caused by a sticky material that forms from a sedentary lifestyle. Just keep moving, if it hurts, it’s telling you it needs movement often times.

[@sophiapaulekas4767]

Use it or lose it

[@n4_ku]

I usually have neck tension for days either because bad sleep posture or exercise without proper warm up. And I've tried everything and nothing really works, so this feels like magic. I really appreciate you putting this out there.

[@CreativeConsciousLiving]

I appreciate you sharing this quick and effective exercise, and also taking the time to explain why this works. I think it's important for people to know the 'why' behind the technique, as it can bring self awareness that ripples out into other aspects of life. Thank you!

[@meatsuit6286]

Thank you. It's been nine weeks of pain on the left side of my neck I think I am starting to feel some relief.

[@devreetayler1025]

Thank you, I have been suffering from neck pain the last few days and this has helped a lot