TEDxPortsmouth - Dr. Alan Watkins - Being Brilliant Every Single Day (Part 2)

[@yeahmansoul]

finally a ted talk presentation that is an actual lecture and not yet another gourou-ish motivationnal talk. great job.

[@meatburger]

Totally Agree. I don't mind a motivational talk but this was probably the best Ted talk ive seen, except for the one by Sir Ken Robinson on Education.

[@alexsanderanderson5598]

I was thinking the same, this guy actually gave some real useful information.

[@zacharyb2723]

Three cheers!

[@Calyptico]

1) it's a tedx talk, not a ted talk 2) it's guru pseudoscience

[@HarryNicNicholas]

they are out there: Stephen Ilardi: Therapeutic Lifestyle Change for Depression - instead of telling you what to do and what not to do he goes through the why's and physiology of depression so the "victim" can decide for themselves to change lifestyle - the temptation is always to say "do this or do that", the "you're lifestyle is wrong" approach, but this guy says "this is why you feel this way and you can see for yourself how to improve".

[@Resilienc_spirit]

Excellent lecturer.thanks to sohag Bhai for suggesting us to watch it

[@DevJubayer]

​@@Aman01776 paici

[@ZAL13211]

Same

[@Aman01776]

এটা প্র্যকটিস করার কোন গাইড পাইছো? আমি খুঁজতেছি! এই ভিডিওতে শুধু থিওরিটিক্যাল আলোচনা

[@jowelrana524]

Same

[@siratmohaiminulislam8677]

same!

[@nadineghows8413]

This is fascinating. When I think about it, during our five daily prayers we actually stand and touch our hearts. We say gratitude and my breathing gets rhythmic and smooth.

[@ebrelus7687]

Ignoring everything around works equally well. But touching female chest sounds much better 🙃

[@ashis3939]

I am Glad I was born Musilm

[@DanHammonds]

Although this has all been taught and practised for thousands of years, it often gets tied in with new age mysticism, talk of auras and souls, and is very difficult to take seriously or see its purpose. By backing up these techniques with scientific research and offering grounded explanation, it gives it so much more credibility. Absolutely brilliant video and very enlightening.

[@anic5805]

Sorry to hear you can't take things seriously when they come from a spiritual/non-scientific angle. I'm a yoga instructor, have meditated for decades, yet also a bio/physio geek. No need to look down upon info given from any one angle. Instead, simply appreciate the angle that makes sense or is convincing to you. 🤓🤠😇✌☯️

[@x15money]

​@@anic5805mediating and yoga fall under the spectrum of science. mediating and yoga are simply putting your body into stable mode where your heart can generate coherent variance between every beat. Coherent variance (produced while you mediating) leads to a clear state of mind, and finally you are able to focus and see thing more clearly.

[@rocket1974a]

@@anic5805 Well-said. It's only because of bicameral / Descartian thought that the separation between mind/body and soul/spirit exists in the West. The inventions and technology can be useful (and also enslave us; witness modern 'social media') but ancient technologies existed to put us in direct touch with our souls and our highest Self. If someone only sees a human being as a body animated by the mind, they miss the vastness of what we really are and can be. I greatly appreciate Dr. Watkin's humour and knowledge to aid people in 'getting to the midpoint' of their physiology. From there, with an open mind AND coherent heart, greatly Truths wait to be discovered.

[@ebrelus7687]

This should have at least 10-12 millions views. Seriously. Selecting good stuff in Ted talks is so laborious.

[@splashcat3090]

@ 9:11 YES! Finally someone who recognizes that thought is an emergent property. That a thought does not simply precede an emotion, but there is also a physiological and hence emotional state from which thinking emerges. BRAVO!!!

[@Hala-zv4kv]

Definitely in my top five Tedx Talks

[@queeniesoo6343]

Hala Ibrahim was not in his

[@squareknowledge3153]

What are the other 4?

[@israelibarra797]

Yes sir ill second that!

[@polevoypavel8019]

coul you name the rest 4?

[@Sbannmarie]

What are the other four friend?

[@MoosaIslamic]

*Summary:* HRV regulation = rhythmic, smooth, central breathing + positive emotion (passionate drive, curiosity) -Stress causes chaotic heart rate, a measure of nervous system (parasympathetic vs sympathetic), causing cortical inhibition. -Controlling breathing is an effective way to regulate HRV: (order of importance) 1. Rhythm (fixed ratio of in:out) 2. Smoothness 3. Area of attention of the breath (best = centre of chest) Dimensions of mental state: Adrenaline vs Relaxed (unimportant) Negative emotion vs Positive emotion => Most important = positive emotion Side note: -Quality of thinking is most important, but simply thinking more does not improve quality. The key to quality is context

[@philip_roa]

Okay how do I get control of my thinking, feelings, emotions, and physiology? I may have missed out on it in the 2-part lecture.

[@millachipmunk]

Thank you, I appreciate this

[@jameskiwanukakatendenkuubi6940]

brilliant

[@jameskiwanukakatendenkuubi6940]

@@philip_roa breathe before you think. And pay attention till it becomes natural. Will take some time.

[@amitjha9650]

Great summary of a great lecture

[@desertTRUTH]

Dr. Watkins is brilliant, perfect communicator. Thank you.

[@davidbubb5108]

big congratulations to everyone who ended up here . well done its good to listen aswell as talk .

[@j_j8758]

Single most important video I have watched in my 24 years of existence.

[@LiberationOfMIND]

I agree.

[@LuigiSimoncini]

you may want to check "mindfulness" then

[@julianduncan9401]

Same age. Same belief.

[@powerpowerpower]

Same here

[@MegaJulien94]

same, I just found it again for the fist time and realized that lol

[@samyakjain4468]

The single most impactful TED talk that has or will ever be given on a stage like this. Really wish he mentioned how to go from the mid point into the left region, where peak performance and positive emotions are achieved.

[@hrudayjadhav6057]

Yeah me too, he probably sells that for millions

[@judyives1832]

He has written several books. You can get them at your library. I use the Cela library (for the blind person) and download the audio onto my phone. If you are vision impaired, ask your doctor to connect you with your CNIB or other organization to get access. You have to fill out a questionnaire etc so get a friend to help.

[@shardsmp8831]

what book of his do you find that in?

[@sheethalnair2386]

I am an Indian and have a strong belief in the art of breathing as an art of stabilising our minds. Our ancient texts speak about the different air elements coursing across our bodies and how pranayama ( differnt patterns of rhythmic breathing) helps to ground us. This amazing ted talk gave a scientific validity for those beliefs. Immensely grateful for this intelligent lecture!

[@kalinwang1]

I have been meditating my whole life. This man just help me understand why I have clearity of mind and deep understanding in tight situations. I've always figured my quiet time made me brilliant. This guy just reaffirmed it for me. Guess that's why I do well on exams when others panic.

[@marceloovg1873]

Well it hasn’t helped you on your ego yet, so keep meditating 😅

[@kalinwang1]

@@marceloovg1873 Interesting, I posted this 8 years ago and life has shown me I was correct. Maybe you need to think more and understand the wisdom in accepting someone's honest assessment of their life 8 years ago. Moreover, you didn't know me then and definitely know nothing about the subject (of me) to say that it was ego driven. This reveals a lot about you and where you are mentally. Since I posted this 8 years ago I obtained a phD in information system security. Once again, I gave an honest perspective of my life at that time. Moreover, no lol or emoticon will justify your response. Grow up

[@PauloNideck]

I have a brain upgrade everyday. Good talk!

[@sanikawickramaarachchi1690]

one of the best TED TALKS ever...it is took rooted deep with in the heart without any effort to remember....Specially it should mentioned that Dr.Alan is truely sharing his knowledge in a very simple way to understand.....

[@mr.univers64]

Who is here after Mahmudul Hasan Sohag vai❤

[@marufux]

Me

[@ninajey6572]

This will be the first key towards a positive life after so much darkness. Thanks Doc!

[@mrrubel8841]

Breathe = Breathe Rythemetically Evenly And Through The Heart Everyday

[@PEACELOVEHAPPINESSXL]

Firstly i'd like to say to Dr. Alan Watkins, much respect for this talk. You nailed it. Secondly thx to Tedx, for another great insight to what we truely are. I'm going to upload Dr. Alan Watkins' talk to my channel as a one part vid. Also adding Tedx as a featured channel. It's time to shift towards real life. We all need to wake up and live it. Positivity creates positivity. Good vibes

[@stevemcc4447]

Great talk. Thanks! "A joyful heart is good medicine..." Proverbs 17

[@anjukelkar6863]

Mahjong Maharaj belasare k v Thanks to the lord

[@margoqu]

one of the best videos i have seen on TED

[@C.B.Bortey]

This explains why yoga is so important. Just good breathing can take you so far! Wow!!! If only the actual passionate people are given all the resources [which has never been money but tools/ingredients (provided by nature or invented by other humans) and people to provide assistance to make it speedy enough] to study and explain everything as simple or simpler than this if it’s possible to the world; fame and status wouldn’t be the goal, but rather how to make progress for better world by all and for all.

[@surajshinde4534]

BREATHE Breathe rhythmically evenly and through the heart

[@pedroalmodovar6087]

This ted talk made this click for me: Emotions are energy in motion. The breath regulates the physiology because it distributes the energy throughout the system. Breathing in positive energy in a consistent rhythm while breathing out the negative energy that causes our negative physiological response. Positive energy has healing qualities and negative energy causes chaos in our system.

[@berylcomar]

Yes, Basic NLP

[@psyvana]

As someone who has tried various breathing exercises recommended through different therapies, this is the only one that has worked for me. Heck, just recently, I had a wisdom tooth extraction and rhythmic breathing got me through the old trauma of a previously failed tooth extraction and an anxiety attack.

[@أمير-س9ض6ر]

How do you breathe?

[@StyleViewStudio]

EXCELLENT POINTS! ITS ALL IN THE REGULARITY OF BREATHING! ... Watch it - it is worth every second,🙏

[@honeybee6978]

Easily one of the most insightful and best TED talk ever

[@Cosjaysez]

Great talk but it would have been good to see the volunteer retested with questions again so we could see if the technique yields any improvement

[@nishabhadauriya788]

exactly what I thought

[@ebrelus7687]

It would measurefull because there is psychological factor of being tested publicly and recorded.

[@sriramabhaktahanuma]

Like most people I followed rhythmic breathing on the screen. It was just 10 minutes. It was around 8:30 pm. I slept late that night as usual like around 1 and thought that I may wake up late in the morning tomorrow but surprisingly I woke up nearly at 6 and was rejoiced. I went for a walk. I can feel content and equanimous what he said, It was blissful but so relaxed and I have enjoyed that morning not just aesthetically but not felt with my being. I suggest everyone to give a try! Thank you Dr. Alan Watkins for sharing amazing information. P.S: I was not sleepy till late night. There was no tiredness of less sleeping.

[@Lit-E]

Breathing important points, rythm, smoothness and direction of attention towards chest/heart

[@damienmixtape7erglis319]

This needs to be taught to everyone in early childhood and there will be a significant improvement in the education and development of our species👍👍well done TEDx keep up the good work🥳💨🌊✌️❤️🖖✅

[@KristenONeillArt]

My daughter's elementary school is teaching breathing and being mindful. It is so awesome to see her apply it.

[@judysmith8982]

Get teaching

[@TusharPatel-ke3kb]

One of the best TEDx talks I have seen and experienced. Thank you Dr Watkins!

[@bernaloudamondamon450]

This is a gem! Thank you Dr. Alan Watkins for the share! I can switch now practice the control button on my physiology everyday.

[@andy4an]

only 35% of the people who start the first half start the second half. if you are reading this, congrats!

[@MrMinisoda]

thats what I thought too ! they aren't interseted in being brilliant eh ?

[@RogerBarraud]

weesh ful Prove it.

[@hildcit]

Roger Barraud You check the numbers of people that have watched the first part, and then you check the numbers of people that have watched this, and then you do the math.

[@gcgrabodan]

+Kobirita ... and then you havent proven anything. It could be that nowone who watches this part has watched the first and all the people watching the second started with the second part. Man do I feel good now.

[@adamj7613]

And most of them end up complaining in the comments, that they weren't told what to do.

[@habibyama]

Thank you for this talk. This is a pure gift.

[@MissSunnieBunnie]

I am just glad there is a part 2! I learned a lot actually, when he dissected the way we breathe into 9 sections, it made me truly deconstruct my physiology in a conscious way. I loved both videos, both were engaging :)

[@hrudayjadhav6057]

12

[@MindandQiR1]

Watching this in 2019, wishing I've done it 7 years ago....

[@stuartjstewart]

Literally thought exactly the same!

[@antonioingilizov2349]

You watch 1-hour talk about being brilliant and after you are done you choose to complain instead of feeling happy and awesome for finding it. Cmon guys just breath good and be positive!

[@Azeoble97]

2021 here

[@amycuaresma]

Amazing content. Takes complex data and breaks it down to understandable term with easy steps to take action If you love learning about wellness you came to the right place. 11:42 Get conscious control of your breathing 12 Different Aspects of your Breath you can do to regulate your physiology. I would love to learn them all 11:50 Rhythm :Change Pattern. Fixed ratio in to out. 15:27 Smoothness : even pressure 17:39 Location if your attention (Center chest, heart generates more electrical power than any other part of you body) 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

[@mostofaabdullahkamal2992]

sohag vai r lecture from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤

[@MdArifin-y3p]

Same

[@grahaminglis4242]

Backing up from Part 1 which was the introductory half of Dr Alan’s amazing presentation, the second half gives practical and accurate advice on how to make it work for you, again by understanding the physical biology and its connection with the nervous system and the critical brain functions for optimal performance. Like the clarity of Part 1, the second half takes the story featuring rhythmical breathing effects and the way the frontal brain functioning stays stable or not. Simple and succinct explanation with technological drawings and screens that shows the benefits visually. Overall score for the whole presentation now 100% (accent OK). So this is what schools should be including in the curriculum rather than the touchy-feely mindfulness practices stuff. BRAVO to Dr Alan Watkins !!!!!

[@maaaaaaaaaa247]

This sincerely changed my life forever, i'm so thankful for watching these 2 videos

[@anonymous_5720]

The most brilliant tedx speakers ever!!!

[@ehbaltazar5589]

What a brilliant talk. Thank you very much Dr. Watkins for this amazing realisation! 🙏🙏🙏

[@rishabhtaneja2567]

Thank-you Dr. Alan Watkins

[@TrigonAZR]

I think that this may be the video I was unknowingly searching for in all of KZbin and I'm so grateful that I've found this (and the first part)♥️

[@sarahchurchman6554]

Wow that was so cool, what a top class guy.

[@VictorFoote01]

I have also used visualization exercises to help my breathing and concentration. I started using this technique when I was on the gun range for the police academy. I never shot a gun before so my nerves got to me. Then I started imagining this seesaw in my minds eye. The seesaw would move up and down. Right before the target was about to turn I would imagine the seesaw as a straight line in complete balance. At the end of the training from the 50 yard line I tied with the top shot who had over 10 years experience on me. I apply this technique to calm my mind all the time. Try it out and see what happens :)

[@sierratonin69]

TransMind i must try this

[@VictorFoote01]

You should brother. I was reading a book and the author said "Anything that causes you to overreact or underreact can control you, and often does". This quote inspired me to come up with the seesaw visualization exercise.

[@gmttl]

Do you remember what book that was? I'm terribly intrigued.

[@JeffreySchwinghammer]

@@VictorFoote01 Another idea: that which pushes your buttons is your master.

[@youhavetogotheretocomeback]

Here we go! Quote is from Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

[@bladehahn9221]

The best video I have ever seen for motivation or mind control. Every student and workers should watch this.

[@salikmohammad9779]

Life changing, feeling obliged for this supreme knowledge sharing. Best wishes respected Sir!

[@alexsanderanderson5598]

Best Ted talk I've ever watched. Information you can connect with and actually apply.

[@brooklyn8227]

Dr. Alan Watkins is fantastic!

[@ashwinin4819]

Gist of the video: B Breathe R Rhythmically E evenly A And T Through The H Heart E everyday

[@Aritul]

Thank you.

[@atomoyoga]

Brilliant! He just mentions one Breath technic about Yoga with no knowledge about it. Pranayama is all about the rhythm of the breath. Even the one he mentions is about this. Nodi shodhana! And Yoga is all about positive attitude, heart and something DR Watkins don´t even mention. Compassion. Mantras, Positive thinking, good intentions, meditation and many more things are part of YOGA ! The Rest of the talk is GOLD!

[@ZzaphodD]

Wham, bam thank you mam! As a (soon former) exhausted person the first part and the beginning of this was exactly how my brain was affected. The latter part of this was how I live in my state of mind today, but now I have the reason why it works! So full of gems!!

[@Rkumar9]

Wow great insights into how we function… I loved the Acronym BREATH - Breath Rhythmically Evenly And Through the Heart!!

[@Piratariaviva]

thiis talk is amazinggggggg.....all the way from luanda, angola peace throughout the world people

[@gauravclient]

Good one. Same has been mentioned in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras 2000 years ago. Same thing is the basis of "Sudershan Kriya" taught at Art of Living centers. And I personally feel it every day after doing it and followed by meditation.

[@ebrelus7687]

Everything was mention is some yoga sutras. There is nothing that wasn't tried in India. That's happens when you replace science with experimentation and out all smart people focused on that instead of empirical research with logic. And if you put many enough you eventually get some results by sheer luck & natural selection. He didn't tell about the grounding though. When you feel falling down and the ground pressing on you it also helps calm down. Also reason why heavy blanket helps sleep deeper.

[@nassah2010]

first time i've seen a ted talk with people calling out.. i like it!

[@Hugo-mz8vc]

Wonderful synthesis of the most valuable parts of breathing!

[@revisionwithaastha1904]

Rhythmic and smooth breathing is powerful ❤️

[@CTYeung]

breath of fresh air needed today ! Thank you !

[@joaopedrorocha4790]

Most useful TED talk i've ever watched.

[@peacefuldialog]

Loved the whole subject and the way it was presented. It is everything that I have learnt from Buddhist monks in a very different way.

[@ebrelus7687]

Don't pull and don't push away? 😉

[@HannesGrebin]

This is one of the best and funniest TED talks i have watched - control your brains, thoughts, feelings, emotions to peek performance - finally I think it comes again down to daily meditation to prolong the breathing practise into your daily life and besides get calmer, more focused and changing your overall brain structure

[@radhikafreebird6422]

Loved this talk with the demos and the first part of this also..the HEART rules....

[@Naim-uy6yw]

Thanks mahmudul hasan sohag bhai❤️🇧🇩

[@henrychang340]

Everything comes from within 🙏

[@zerodarkthirty1935]

i think there is something special to mention here about consistency and discipline to accomplish a goal. Especially on the topic of mastery, whether it be within yourself or your task. The consistent rhythm of behavior and practice results in properly focused energy and, naturally, results will arise.

[@zerodarkthirty1935]

right? the focused, concentrated, and stable task formation/practice.

[@ebrelus7687]

It's also about letting brain a moment to save the progress after each step. This here let's being undistracted by unnneded body reactions. But if you go to fast in your process brain stops registering it goes to automatism and skips things takes shortcuts, blocks what it already recognises no matter if it fully or partially absorbed. Brain is so lazy brat and need continues habits, conditioning & refreshing need & goal for resource consuming. And it's worst characteristic is limited will power tank. If you put any distractions around you can be sure it will tap to it to refill tank even through destructive measures.

[@bincangbiasa]

The best Ted Talks I’ve seen... Great! I wish I can meet Dr Watkins someday..

[@bobel1308]

This video is a gold mine. I can`t believe that it has only 11,000 views.

[@ljogin]

Amazing and valuable presentation. Great way to link Western and Easter knowledge and explain all in one side of flipchart . After i watched it i feel like I experienced enlightenment

[@ruhidyusifov5106]

Have been watching over 5 years Ted's videos but definitely it was best one

[@shinazbakar]

This is AMAZING!!! And I wish I could speak like him!

[@imwhy]

One of the better talks, where i actually learnt something and could apply it straight away..

[@kashmohammadi9785]

One of the most useful Ted talks.

[@Pimpjit85]

I've often wondered why I have great thoughts with friends and family but not in meetings. This will change my life. Thank you!

[@sutats]

Breathe and be passionate with your life and time.

[@susanaplantbasedadoptacat1677]

Soberbio! this has been amazing, can't thank you enough! THANK YOU!!

[@67Mannheim]

For those who want to know the mechanics of things - or, 'how things are working' - this comes as a breath of fresh air. Makes it easier and reasonable to 'navigate' with one's body the way some others (read: spiritualists) said so. Now, we know why we need to do certain things (such as breathing, staying in positive emotions, etc.) - that's how our bodies work! Brilliant! Many thanks for posting! :)

[@ajsctech8249]

Absolutely excellent talk.

[@avan812]

Thanks! The best video I have seen! I've been meditating every moment possible; you help me why I must continue...

[@yannisantoniou3662]

This is just brilliant. I wish I had seen this 10 years ago that it came out - just brilliant.

[@vajeehabidi]

Its Its one of the best Ted Talks I have heard. Thank you!!

[@jminichcastro]

This would be an excellent practice for my brain injury patients. I will definitely add this to our patient education. Thank you Dr. Watkins. You present in an entertaining and educational method. WELL DONE!

[@manichairdo6346]

Curious. Did you add this to your patient education...and get results?

[@vichmedic2001]

So now I know why my brain stops working in exam time, and take double the time to comprehend even the easiest questions asked. Definitely gonna learn to tame my emotions and control my thinking by engaging myself in 15 minutes meditation each day. Thank you doctor Alan😀

[@videnz2664]

just makes me more anxious after a while

[@smalik888]

Absolutely amazing! Life changing. Thank you very much.

[@brainhacking9739]

best breathing exercice i ever tried if u got lots tension u can do other stuff aswell, but in pure exercice this has done a lot for me, now able to focus A LOT better. incredible really how simple but effective I had no idea

[@hoangcaphung3970]

Fantastic! In this video I found something like meditation: how to manage your emotions, how to control your breath, but the new thing was that this video showed a scientific background of meditation and I can absorb it quickly. Thank you a lot, Dr Alan Watkins !

[@fowziaevana7539]

সোহাগ ভাইয়ের সাজেশনে কে কে আসছেন!😅

[@alexanderelrod6253]

This was brilliant and thank you Doctor. What's amazing to me, is thru our modern and Western technology we are only discovering what people in the East have understood for eons.

[@Notarealusersname]

Exceptional speech. Interestingly enough Alan caught on to 2/3 of the qualities of breath that are key for pranayam. What he missed was that rhythm and evenness(flow) are qualities while alternate nostril breathing is a technique that includes the two former. A great way to help train flow would be to explore another technique known as viloma (through of course a qualified teacher).

[@kosmopolitanna]

It's such an amazing talk, especially this part with diagrams and tables! Loved the acronym at the end. Seriously fun to watch.

[@anniethoe4284]

This is great information-- nice to hear the neuroscience of breathing. The lessons in the Feldenkrais Method® work with rhythmic breath and also sensing the chest, lungs, heart area--- really effective and now more helpful to understand this neuroscience. Thanks!

[@SoumiSenguptaBDS]

Great info...That "breathing through my stomach" never jived with me!

[@hamooon]

same here. whenever I try I extend my stomach on the exhale after a while... it feels artificial

[@puzzleperson2007]

Fascinating. I love an analytical breakdown of what first appears to be intangible. My favorite kind of science!

[@blazor907]

You mean, Science. ;-)

[@kkrass1]

Thank you for sharing this. A truly meaningful talk. Thanks

[@jointy33]

My breath is slow and steady now. I have to write a Treatment for a Tv Production and I was terrified. Now I am at least in the middle and will stay focused and passionate about this chance and believe in my abilities

[@RedNovaMedia]

This is an incredible talk, well worth listening to the articulated points. With all honesty, in our top 10 talk choices.

[@diS6005]

Summary at 25:50: Breathe Rhythmically Evenly And Through the Heart Every day BREATHE