The Hidden Power in a Breath of Gratitude | Rory Ledbetter | TEDxUniversityofMississippi

Is your breathing restricted right now, and would you even know if it was? Professional actor, director, and self-development coach Rory Ledbetter studies what happens when you release your breath and focus on gratitude in moments of stress or panic. Ledbetter explains why we should pay more attention to the connection between our thoughts and our breathing and presents a new technique called Connective Flow that can immediately improve your awareness and reduce your level of stress. Professional artist and self-development coach Rory Ledbetter studies what happens mentally and physiologically when you release the desire to speak. Ledbetter explains why we should celebrate moments of deep breathing in silence and presents new techniques that can immediately calm your mind.
Rory Ledbetter is an award-winning actor, director, filmmaker, and speaking coach. He is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of Mississippi, where he trains performers and speakers to engage and utilize their imaginations in various modes of self-expression, and to authentically connect with an audience in performance.
Ledbetter is certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework®, and has broad professional experiences and interests ranging from acting and voice over to directing theatre and film. Rory’s work with speakers is focused on promoting the use of breathing and mindfulness to enhance personal growth and development.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@nickolasnickelbey4420]

What a lovely guy. I feel grateful for him.

[@minhyegu4]

loved this lecture so I watched it three times. it taught me how infinite humans could be and how simple it is to turn our lives around

[@zhongxina2793]

This needs more views. This is where anyone should start if they wish to overcome mental issues as well as learning how to control their minds

[@snehabhatt2417]

Your words, thoughts, beliefs are as awesome and as handsome as you are... hats off!!

[@michelecuomo2308]

Wonderful, Rory!! Congratulations.

[@Energielosgelassen]

very honest an heart touching speach, feels like I found the missing peace ...

[@gohomemesh8146]

great talk... il take deep breath now..

[@Ron71997]

10:34 is when the breathing exercise starts..I like to get right to the point or the example to try it right away....

[@TheAGODAMI]

Ron A 👏 **ThanKs a LoT bRo I can'T sTand a bunch oF fiLLeR jusT geT to the inFo.!** 👍🍻

[@freewisdom3342]

Love you Rory ... Stay Blessed. . .

[@angelbeing2240]

I loved the whole talk, but last line was just amazing, Thank you.

[@ashmitapatel9844]

Thank you. You are soooooo luck to have such wonderful friends

[@Davidka1978Xoroshiy]

Captivating TedX talk - important topic. Good job Rory.

[@deepakgaba2786]

Thank you! Loved this, I also recommend watching a TED talk called 'How to be brilliant everyday' (related to breathing). Cheers

[@mariaizaurralde]

Yes!! That's my favorite Ted Talk!

[@heatherhill4279]

Thank God bless you

[@bulbulievyas9574]

Thank you Rory . 🙏🏼

[@emmcatherine1460]

Thank You so much Rory. I learnt about Mindfullness a few years ago, however did not know about this technique about our breathing with gratitude. Light and Love to all along your way.

[@gitanjalinandan]

great job Rory.

[@lesilagrace825]

THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU'VE HELPED ME GREATLY! I'M GRAATEFUL.

[@emmalikesflowers]

Loved this! Thank you so much. I have been researching breathing online and there is much conflicting evidence but the exercises described here are working for me- no doubt. I started bawling 3 breaths in when he was showing us the exercise- tears of joy and gratitude. Here is another thing to be grateful for. 1000 thanks! It’s brilliant because there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.

[@AudreyJDiCarlo]

Thank you!

[@joesmith389]

Good stuff. Breath is key to peace and presence... and enlightenment.

[@shinanbarclay67]

GOLD STARS for this content, process and presentation. THANK YOU!

[@yogawelt]

Thank you for sharing your story and this wonderful technic

[@heatherhill4279]

I love this beautiful presenter

[@anandramanathan9416]

Great speech. Very valuable. Thanks

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Thank you for the knowledge!

[@XffTheGrid411]

Great speech.

[@olivem.9588]

I'm going to try this! :) The research tells us that practising 'gratitude' alone improves our mental health. This is the first time I've heard a talk on practising gratitude aligned with breathing in the western world. It does remind me that this is what Thich Nhat Hanh teaches..... Thank you...

[@olivem.9588]

I once knew a Jesuit priest in Ireland who used to say over and over in talks, 'Your breath is your greatest friend' He is deceased now but I need give thanks that I met him in the 1980s as he was ahead of his time. He began Sacred Dance and Yoga in his 60s.

[@amirbeknurillayev6805]

Good job, Rory, you got the point 👏👏👏👏

[@1511kanika]

Mind blowing 👍🏼 hats off to you sir

[@davidarchibald8865]

One powerful spiritual speech, he had to hit rock bottom before he changed

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Thank You! I loved this Talk. I am finding this to be True too. Relax..Breathe..Thank You!

[@jpgabriele9596]

no - nonsense honesty , inspiring

[@kilo.nine.7773]

With a little more work he can BE in gratitude all the time, it’s been said before to be grateful in all things.

[@dariogeorgesarita5649]

Thanks so much 🙏🤗🇩🇴!!!

[@deepanaresh7]

It indeed was a lovely and beautiful feeling that I could experience with the breathing technique demonstrated. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙂☺ God Bless You 🙏🙏🙂🙂

[@coiorr8370]

10:16 start of the breathing technique :)

[@hornisan]

Absolutly great. Concratulations, Rory!!!

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Congratulations

[@malcolmtoperoff1305]

Akbar

[@spidaminida]

Gratitude can turn fear into excitement.

[@nithin32166]

❤🌄🙏

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spidaminida .ض

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👏👏👏👏

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[@D.Lee.W]

Thank you. Many of us need advice on how to deal with our issues, great or small.

[@MrsBCurious]

One of the best TEDx Talks I’ve watched

[@narendrabhaidesai8280]

VERY USEFUL MESSAFE AND BREATH TECHNIQUE..

[@sinuonhappiness]

This is what I have been searching, It is amazing help with mental and release muscle tensions. Thank you so much.

[@pearlgirl]

I do Win HOF breathing 5 rounds each morning and his cold shower works too. It removes pain too. Thank you for more.

[@manalani3724]

i love this video...inspiring.

[@anandramanathan9416]

Very helpful. Thank you very much

[@gladysmitchell7063]

Thanks for inspiring speech and your wonderful story

[@mc210cm]

very helpful and very useful ... thank you

[@vikidobe]

Excellent!

[@parimaraki4459]

Love how you combine/marry breath and gratitude. This was so helpful...thank you!

[@Offse194]

Pari Marakis was it hard choosing one word cause same

[@donnichols6766]

Attention haters, just because someone is not a natural at presentation doesn't mean their information is flawed, it could be why they may have studied such a subject ie: strong left brain thinkers are very analytical and can be pensive in nature. More the reason Awesome homework, keep it up

[@canhbui2501]

Thank you It’s so great

[@mariateresaliden5512]

Woow, so very informative and helpful topic. Thanks, for this amazing talk, good job!👍💖😊

[@cwhitener8782]

Thank you. I will incorporate segments of this presentation into my classes when I discuss "tactical breathing" in response to the sympathetic NS. Thank you!

[@travisbickle8008]

hi,can you explan exactly what kind of breathing does he mean ?? gratitude breath i mean

[@emmalikesflowers]

Travis Bickle it’s just relaxed slow breathing as is comfortable for you except on the exhale you think of something-anything- that you are personally grateful for. It’s about shifting focus from what you don’t have (which breeds fear & negativity) to what you do have. I’ve started to do this and it’s helping already. Traffic was terrible yesterday but I focused on the fact that my car still works. Yay! Good luck!

[@IamSarahAshley]

loved this. thank u

[@gypsylee73]

This is fantastic ☺️

[@patriciarussell8450]

Very intriguing, thanks for your story, A++++++++++++++++++☺

[@Godseeker7317]

He's a gentleman. Thank you!

[@patriciasurmon5702]

Brilliance.Thamk you.

[@markmaranello]

Gold!!!

[@RobSharonHomerDrummond]

Rory, this is just terrific! Discovered it doing a search on voice work on KZbin. I plan to show this to my class. Proud to call you a colleague at SETC. Hope to be in touch again soon. Rob Homer-Drummond.

[@watchmyplaylist6673]

thanks

[@edgarmedrano9871]

Thanks again

[@bandhanpal911]

Ye hindustan ki den hai....

[@hornisan]

Just as a reminder: There is a vast science tradition within the eastern (Hindu & Buddhist) cultures since thousands of year. But western science just discovered maybe 3% of that - - - yet.

[@vadivelan4228]

Western is translating it in English.. and making patents.

[@kirtideshmukh6285]

Love from india.... Just spread this message to your neighbors

[@olivem.9588]

@@kirtideshmukh6285Yes, indeed. Thank you....

[@daveunited4493]

While scientist may study Hindu and Buddhist traditions their origins are religious not scientific. Brought to you here by technology whose origins are Western and more aptly associated with science.

[@ramanaraoa5409]

@@daveunited4493 Dear sir, All hindu practices (on breath and meditation etc) are not religious. For eg. long ago, to make people eat with right hand, religion was linked and made it compulsory. To day all people irrespective of religion are practicing it (eat with right hand) I don't think it is possible to prove (all hindu religious practices) scientifically. But, I am Sure they have strength.( e.g Breath can do wonders).

[@tracynichole_c]

💚

[@zabeenloynmoon]

Love the animation of the diaphragm time stamp 2 min 10sec

[@pz3j]

I restrict my breathing most often due to poor air quality such as smog and automotive fumes.... and smokers of course.

[@raphaelb.3869]

I can't keep listening to somebody who has learned by heart the gestures that will illustrate his "monologue" and uses them in a such unnatural way, with locked shoulders and chaotic discourse pace (silences, in particular, are not long enough). Would you ever believe such a bad actor?

[@joycesmith1806]

I am far more impressed with the speakers knowledge than by your long winded whining.

[@user-ij7nk4pi3n]

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[@chayandrew9331]

Many breathing videos (including this one) are contrary to Buteyko research that teaches to restrict deep breathing

[@JLW667]

1:52 5:41

[@lukestefanik606]

🤝🙏🧘‍♂️

[@vanoccupanther9958]

I work I. The public and feel like I have to avoid deep breathing as to not catch the myriad of viruses 🦠 in the air

[@ChadwickVonGriffindorIII]

Is there a 3AM in the evening?

[@williambrayman558]

For example tuub

[@iainmacleod-brudenell1281]

It would be great if it had subtitles

[@amirbeknurillayev6805]

You can watch it with subtitles via doing it on you tube

[@rene29200]

❤️😎❤️😻❤️👍❤️

[@fxswinger5922]

10:27

[@sasirai4679]

I m doing breathing but nothing working it’s all fake

[@tinyturbo7664]

😁xoxos

[@aniccaanatta1774]

Full big breathing is not good... Please check the BUTEYKO METHOD for the correct physiology of the breath . Optimal breath is like that of a baby. Lite by means of volume, slow and deep by means of using the diaphragm😘😘😘

[@kirtideshmukh6285]

He studied with onlh 32 sample set.... Which does not provide reliabe outcomes.....

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nanu.nanu... engage.human.corny.corporate.sales.pitch.mode... nanu.nanu

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T

[@mc210cm]

getting very tired of these mindvalley ads ...

[@TerryManitoba]

I had a hard time watching this guy's well-practiced hand movements - appears oh so phony

[@malcolmtoperoff1305]

Low prana

[@thetimeisnigh3115]

This guy is too rehearsed... but then again 2:49

[@New_Talent]

we humans judge non-stop. thank you for this, The Time Is Nigh. Thank you for reminding me that we're all a universe of beings, and everyone is perfect just as we are