Vagus Nerve Massage For Stress And Anxiety Relief

Vagus nerve massage is a great way to increase vagal tone through direct manual stimulation for stress and anxiety relief anytime you need it.
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-- Vagus Nerve Massage For Stress And Anxiety Relief --
A few months ago, I noticed something weird:
My ears were tight.
You probably don’t think of your ears as a place where you’d find muscle tension, but actually you have muscles all over your face and head.
And when your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight branch) is activated, it can cause your neck and facial muscles to tense up (along with other muscles in your body).
Fortunately, there is an easy way to relax this muscle tension with a natural stress management technique designed to target vagus nerve massage points in your ear.
The vagus nerve is your main parasympathetic nerve responsible for the “rest and digest” functions in your body, as well as your ability to feel joy and connection to other people.
And it has a branch that just happens to extend into your ear where you can massage it for stress and anxiety relief.
Interestingly, when I tried this vagus nerve massage technique, not only did my ears relax but my TMJ resolved too!
I have always been a teeth grinder when I’m under stress. Dentists keep recommending those guard things to prevent teeth grinding -- but they really don’t stop you from clenching your jaw.
They just prevent tooth damage from the grinding. And many people grind right through the tooth guards in a matter of months!
It’s helpful to resolve the underlying cause of tooth grinding with natural stress management techniques. We can do this by shifting your nervous system into a parasympathetic or relaxation state.
And that’s exactly what this vagus nerve massage is designed to do -- help you relieve stress and anxiety by directly stimulating and activating the primary nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system.
Vagus nerve massage benefits don’t just include TMJ relief -- you may also experience headache relief, better neck mobility, deeper breathing, improved digestive health and a general sense of relaxation and well-being.
Watch the video to learn how to do this vagus nerve massage technique for yourself. Be sure and leave me a comment below to let me know how it went for you!
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*To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. *

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[@wiseandhealthy]

I am so grateful for you and this video 🙏❤ As a child, I used to "play" with my ears a lot, it was very soothing and I would do it after getting yelled at, as I cried or when I got scared of my dad - which was almost everyday. I look back at the little girl who was constantly scared and hurt, and realize how she did her best to soothe herself and her body - regardless of people calling her weird for doing it. Im crying writing this cause Im overwhelmed... and I am grateful to be able to heal and get better at the same time 😭🙏❤

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Sending a big hug to that beautiful little girl who was scared . Keep on taking care of your self, you deserve it!

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[@user-ts3wz8gl6x]

I am a Nurse and these easy massage techniques for vagus nerve stimulation IMMEDIATELY worked! They worked so well I could fall asleep! I had immediate sensations of calm that just flowed down both sides of my body. I feel like Im buzzing all over with calm, yoga has the same effect but this was immediate relief for me. I am Going to use this technique on my disabled and special needs patients. Immediate parasympathetic nervous system calm and reset, ❤thank you😢

[@Marina_7]

I'm not Sukie but I'm really happy this worked on you too! You seem so sweet and like such a good nurse. Thank you for all your work, I don't know how often it is voiced but your effort is very appreciated ❤

[@drst101]

Pushing airwax inside your patients ear canal while simultaneously putting them at risk for ear infections/penetrating their tympanic membrane seems like a great idea. For the record, the auricular vagus branch is sensory, NOT parasympathetic/sympathetic. Its main fibers are not even within reach as it descends ventral to transverse cervical processes. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is pseudo medicine. Stick with approved EBM when caring for patients.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

I was thinking the same thing. I work in physical therapy and combining some sort of massage like this with the breathing techniques I instruct will work wonders!

[@childofthe60s100]

YOUR COMMENTS AND THE LANGUAGE THAT YOU USE CLEARLY CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE NOT A NURSE!!!

[@kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434]

@@drst101Then why are on you this channel if you don't believe in what she's doing. We don't care for your input

[@lmd5864]

Wow! I had been in horrific anxiety for 5 days and I did this and it stopped. I was ready to go to the ER then I found this video. I am forever grateful. I have shared this video with others who have had excellent results in relief of anxiety. This is a complete life saver. Anxiety is hellish. Again I am so, so grateful!

[@m0r94n2]

Did it cause random numbness and tingling ?

[@Chiroman527]

Lori... ANXIETY is HELL ON EARTH. I'm 70 yo, a retired man, who has Battled Anxiety Demons since I can remember (probably age 7 , starting with Nail Biting). I have Chronic Pain and Stiffness which has also Evolved and Manifested into Fibromyalgia. Suukie's massages help, but don't stop there... Look into Health Supplementation / Vitamins to help address the nervous system.

[@asianguy6174]

Anything physical is merely a temporary relief to what is mainly a cognitive problem. I’ ve been there. Getting all worked up wanting not to be anxious only exacerbates the problem.

[@Chiroman527]

Asian Guy, is spot on about Anticipatory Anxiety. GAD which is the acronym for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is all encompassing "disease". After many years of suffering from anxiety which started off "light" at age 7 or so. Nail biting, looking at my watch in the 3rd grade to see the time so we could leave (Catholic Elementary school with Nuns), and evolving slowly but Surely into GAD as a young adult. If you experience traumas ( I did, having a Mentally ill Mother who after years of anxiety / and depression [the depression was the worse edge of the "SWORD"], culminating in her suicide when I was 24 & married), the traumas are Etched into your Mind, lurking and waiting to emerge at just the right Moment ..... Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I could a Novel about it and trials and Tribulations of it... In fact, writing daily is a new therapy approach to this disease (watch Therapy in a Nutshell on YT (Dr. Emma), Terrific advice there. God Bless you all and may yiou find peace. PS: Health Supplementation is Vital to combat GAD !!

[@guneeta7896]

Somehow these techniques are not working for me. Maybe my vagus nerve isn’t accessible in the same way

[@khoulouddrira5818]

When I was a kid my dad use to do this massage for me and I fall asleep ❤️ thanks dad you are my hero

[@donnasaid8282]

Wow what a good dad!!

[@daleval2182]

Many instinctual movements around the ears and over eyebrows,calms a child , I would do to my son ,he went to sleep, I never knew why then, but after seeing this video,and your comment, I know why ,

[@lily-rose7982]

Great dad.

[@therotmaw877]

I spent 30 minutes doing these ear pulls and rubs and had the best nights sleep I've had in months! Next day I was walking on clouds and stress free all day. Thanks Sukie!

[@chrisdorrell1]

Only made my finger smell

[@therotmaw877]

Finger odor is a known side effect of the treatment. Sukie must have forgotten to mention it. You're looking for an older cheese kind of smell, like gouda or similar. If the smell is sour or musky like armpit you're probably applying too much pressure. Give it another try and good luck!

[@criticalthinking8982]

​@@chrisdorrell1need to clean behind your ears.

[@annepepper8805]

Awesome,i was gonna ask how long u should do this to have a really calming effect

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I was in the middle of an anxiety attack, and this made that go away instantly. I was left feeling grounded and at peace.

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Thanks for sharing god bless you

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That's so great! Going to try right now and hope it helps. This could change everything.

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Yes....I was feeling one coming on....and it just left!! SO APPRECIATIVE...thankyou!!!

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Thank you,!

[@amandaheiser8587]

I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder, from being a police officer for 23 years. My anxiety can creep up on me and suddenly I’m in a full blown anxiety attack. Watching this video and the one prior to this, made me realize that I’m not crazy, when people say, “what do you have to be anxious about, you’re retired…” It seems that it’s a program running in the background and that’s what I need to work on. Doing these exercises helped me to calm down just now, while having an attack. I pledge to myself, that I will work on this, watch and do the exercises here, and see how it will eventually stop the anxiety completely. Thank you so much for what you do, to help people.

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Bless you Amanda. Praying for you. 🥰🙏

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Thanks for doing the job! Hope you're feeling better. I have it from domestic violence in my youth and later in "love." I'm now in a relationship with myself learning to speak kindly to myself, honoring my instincts and feelings, letting go of wanting to fix everyone else. I hope you can honor your experience and body because your probably had to ignore that to do that job for so long. God bless you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@randallcarney1216]

Thank you for your service! May God bless and heal you!

[@arcticmorning]

How are you able to function and carry out your job requirements. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Please make sure you practice meditation daily for an hour or longer

[@danielwerner7898]

Wow, this exercise relieved about 50% of my anxiety just now. I would have never thought that it could be so potent!

[@WIllz2GOTA]

This stuff consistently opens up my whole body; I have so much more mobility in my neck and I just feel much looser. I don't understand what's going on but that doesn't really matter to be honest.

[@lisabird7093]

As a child who worried a lot, I often rubbed inside my ear with my finger and rubbed my thumbs around each other. It’s fascinating how your body must instinctively know what you need to do to calm yourself!

[@SukieBaxter]

Totally, Lisa, our bodies are so smart. We just have to trust them to tell us what we need.

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[@lagonda808]

Man! I'm a massage therapist and didn’t realize how subtle and relaxing these small stimulation could be! Wonderful work!

[@gioplease6848]

I like to massage my clients ears and foreheads and eyebrows

[@nese3520]

Me too!🤦🏾‍♀️ I'm also a massage therapist. I do pressure points but never thought of doing this. I will now. Man this technique made me so nauseated.

[@filomenacaputo3890]

Yes will definitely be doing this one on my clients wow my breathing is alot easier through my sinuses..

[@angeleyes2356]

@@gioplease6848 I do that as well. I also gently pull their hair away from their skull. Not a hard pull. Just gently. It relieves pressure of the muscle in the head. Then I massage the scalp. I have put people to sleep during massages before by doing this.

[@MoMo-jq3tq]

@@nese3520 How long after the application of the (self)treatment did you feel that way? You may have overstretched, or too long, or had too much stress releaed in one session, akin to trauma-shock nausea. Ppl, jump in here to debate and clarify. We all need to share info on results, and techniques.

[@noraN33]

You are a life saver! Cant thank you enough for your content. I have been using your exercise for about a year now. They help tremendously

[@amstenger6]

I like how these are simple movements that you can do anytime, anywhere. I did notice a calm

[@lisamariesauve7942]

I’m a psychologist lol. I am going to tell ALL my clients about this. Thank you!!!!🙏🏻

[@SukieBaxter]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this with your clients! 😊💜

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You are a good psychologist!! Trying to learn more and ( Really ) care

[@aakritibansal9487]

Really wonderful ... I m suffering with trigeminal neuralgia...no specific treatment known...but I got relaxed after doing this...thanks a lot...first time I got smone whom I can relate...very nice ...do u consult online.🙏

[@richelle3125]

@@kjulietraven My exact thoughts!!!

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Yes, being a psychologist IS a laugh out loud moment, isn’t it! You’re funny!

[@sheri5694]

As a massage therapist or 25 years, I found that many clients particularly enjoyed ear massage, but I didn’t realize why, never having made the connection to the vagus nerve. Thank you!

[@AuricularMedicine]

Yes, Sheri, you are right, an ear massage can yield excellent results. Beyond just the vagus nerve (which Sukie has introduced here), the ear receives the major nerve branches. As you may know from acupuncture, the ear is also considered a microsystem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the auricle as having the highest density of reflex points,[1] and fMRI research has shown that the brain responds the same when the body point or the respective ear point are stimulated.[2-3] In short, the ear offers a window to the brain - an access point for neuromodulation. Massage therapists who apply auricular methods, especially the clinical approaches found in Auricular Medicine, are able to identify, prioritize and treat blockages to healing by priming the nervous system for tissue release and much more.[4-5] We appreciate Sukie’s introduction to simple stimulation techniques - using one of the best tools for insight that every patient already brings you, their ears! It is important to use the right points (using a definitive reference such as the Precise Pocket Atlas by Dr. Beate Strittmatter, MD, referenced below) and distinguishing between active and inactive points. References: [1] Shang, C. Mechanism of Acupuncture - Beyond Neurohumoral Theory. Medical Acupuncture Journal. 2000; 11(2), 61-70. www.acupuncture.com/education/theory/mechanismacu.htm [2] Alimi D, Geissmann A, Gardeur D. Auricular Acupuncture Stimulation Measured on Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Med Acupunct. 2002;13:18-21. [3] Romoli M, Allais G, Airola G. Ear acupuncture and fMRI: a pilot study for assessing the specificity of auricular points. Neurol Sci. 2014;35(1):189-93. [4] Strittmatter, B. Identifying and Treating Blockages to Healing: New Approaches to Therapy-Resistant Patients. New York: Thieme; 2004. V. [5] Strittmatter, B. Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas Based on the Works of Nogier/Bahr. New York: Thieme; 2011.

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Same!!

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That's the best proof... discovering an effect, a fact without any prejudice... Linking the dots afterwards

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Same here!

[@kestag2110]

I can massage my ears but I personally don’t like my ears being touched by others. I will usually tell massage therapist not to touch my ears.

[@themelve-chanleyfamilychan1673]

Thanks so much. This really helps. God bless your family.

[@alinpopescu4802]

I have migraines for 30 years and doing these exercises instantly release the tension in my head and face!!! Thank you, Sukie!! ❤❤❤

[@humanbutchery9412]

This actually helped, I encourage anybody who stumbled across this video to try it

[@SharpLady53]

I was placed on hospice care three weeks ago after 5 years of cancer. My anxiety level spiked significantly. Going to incorporate this technique in my self-care routine and hope to stay away from yet another medication. Thank you so very much! 🕊

[@SukieBaxter]

Holding so much space for you during this time 💜

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How are yòu doing?

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Thinking of you. 💕

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Sending lots of love 💕

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💖🥺💖

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[@tessymitch]

I live in Michigan….suffering for awhile now but didnt realize how serious I may have it until recently - probably bc of @self medicating” with alcohol

[@jeannehoel9006]

I think this really helped. Thank you for being available.

[@yennareihana7019]

I did this last night in bed before falling asleep and I came back here to say I honestly had the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. I’m 34 weeks pregnant so it’s a bit harder than usual to get a good nights rest, the couple of times I did wake up I fell straight back asleep and have not felt so calm in ages. I woke up feeling amazing! Thank you so much

[@dawnrowe867]

This is great! I am going to teach this to my students!

[@Hanzo2024]

Aw god bless you and your little chickpea , I hope he be born healthy and happy

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

That's so awesome. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@pamgilbert4502]

@@dawnrowe867 wow what a great teacher you are this should be mandatory for kids they're so full of anxiety due to this current culture we live in

[@kevinbunn7915]

How is the little one now? My sister is due any week now

[@smjoyal]

I came home one day in an agitated state after lunch with my mother. I am prone to anxiety. I saw this and opted to try it out instead of a regular meditation. I became so relaxed that I almost fell asleep! This does not happen to me, I can live in my head and be a real skeptic. What an amazing and simple exercise to discharge anxiety. Thank you so much. Please keep releasing videos like this one.

[@joshuascottrose1]

I think you have just added years to my life, over time. Bless you,

[@strawb3r_]

I've tried so many of these reset exercises and this is the first one that actually made a significant difference! thank you

[@amgod40]

My ears were like pulling on a stone when I started and like jello afterwards. Also felt lighter in my chest. What an awesome and simple exercise. Thank you.

[@SukieBaxter]

You are very welcome! I'm glad it had such a powerful effect for you.

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@@SukieBaxter is it good to recovery tinnitus?

[@rosemarydavidson4333]

Whilst I was doing the ear exercises, I noticed that my tinnitus went away. It felt amazing

[@michelleoldbury2808]

Hi rosemary when you did this did ur tinnitus come back

[@rosemarydavidson4333]

It did come back unfortunately. But those few moments were absolutely perfect

[@pamelab832]

Me too! This is great.

[@annalisaliljubaldurs]

Now that you mention it, so did mine👏🏼🙏🏽

[@carmenmiranda4108]

I cut down on sugar and my tinnitus is almost gone!

[@lisamclaughlin9705]

This is so simple and incredibly effective - you are a lifesaver - thank you so much!!

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This worked! I love it. You are making such a positive impact on the world!!! Hats off to you, Dr.

[@StampinJax]

You may have saved me from a life of anxiety! I suffer constantly from this feeling of catching my breath like going down a roller coaster. I did your ear exercises and the neck stretching video and got major relief! Anxiety is really difficult to live with. These exercises are simple but amazing results. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@sindexxx]

I have that feeling too with my anxiety. Try to ride the rollercoaster, trick your brain like you would love this feeling and day by day it will start disappearing slowly. Your anxiety won't have this feeling associated with flight or fight so it will stop eventually.

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@@sindexxx thank u so much for saying this 🤍

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Try 1500mg three times a day of organic ashwagandha. It helped me a lot

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@@_cheesebol5636 hey, may i ask you that how yoy doing now with your anxiety?

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@@shiwanirajwar7042great question

[@harleyinred]

i had tightness in my chest and spiked heart rate, i did this and it made me fall asleep, relaxed me and my heart rate went to normal and felt calm, thank you more than words can say 😊

[@karinlesser1590]

Fabulous! I am a great believer in massage but never realized the ear potential. Was surprised by the amount of heat they generated and the overall relaxation I felt.

[@interfacefirst]

Thank you! I'm surviving hate crime and my body is holding on to trauma. Yesterday I became concerned with the increase in related symptoms and signals. I started practicing QiGong and yoga stretches to release trauma 3 days ago. After practicing I notice the trauma moving or jumping around my body as though the trauma is trapped. Today I found your Utube channel and subscribed. I now have hope learning how to release the trapped trauma. Thank you for your peaceful and calming nature.🌺 God bless~

[@barbarasmith4560]

I been going g throught the samething for 3 .month

[@anitathurlow2730]

I too, got sleepy. Was relaxing for me.

[@mohansequeira3236]

Dear Terri..Namaste from India..how long we have to do each of them? like holding for 30 seconds is fine? also can I do that while i work from home sitting on chair?

[@andreacamick8498]

had so much tension when I started, by the time I was done I felt like I could fall asleep! Thank you Sukie.

[@erinvanwaas-yb9zh]

Wow. I don’t think I’ve felt this relaxed other than having a full body massage. Thank you

[@marcblur9055]

I watched this video while wearing a pulse oximeter and watching the bpm number as I did the exercises. I started with a bpm of 98-102. By the end of the video, bpm was down to a low of 64, but a pretty sustained 70-72. The most remarkable thing was the release of tension in the chest as I breathed as well as the relief from back pain between the shoulder-blades along the spine. I have to admit I watched the first video recommendation with the hand on head exercises as a complete skeptic. As quickly as those produced results, this was even quicker and would be easier to do in public if you're feeling anxious. 99% O2 level and 70bpm as I finish typing this.

[@karinberryman2009]

You’re very switched on to have thought of measuring this technique!

[@Nanobot888]

Almost exact same results here

[@kaushalkishore5759]

Really amazing

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Really good.thanks

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[@TwinAquarius484]

A simple life saver. It feels like I just took a weight off my neck and my mind is clearing up and my body is loosening up. amazing, this should be like in health class in middle school so maybe teenagers would stop freaking out.

[@joycebrannen1943]

My neck cracked a lil, after. My neck has alway’s been a problem. Was in best shape of my life, stretching out, through yoga.

[@kevinbunn7915]

@@joycebrannen1943 I'm getting close to the end of chiropractic school. I can help your neck! And not just crack it lol... that's not my philosophy

[@kevinbunn7915]

@@nataliesmith9947 I still feel like there's a stigma around mental health, even with more people trying to recognize it. If they taught us these things, probably in middle and high school, we'd have more skills to handle the stresses of life and kids could learn about mental health. They probably won't be interested, but it could be taught again in high school. What really pisses me off is that none of my psychiatrists worked on these things with me as a kid. I'm 33 now, and have dealt with OCD since I was 5. They would ask me some questions, then talk about my SSRI. I don't even remember the questions, but it wasn't even beneficial talk therapy. I hated going there as a kid, so talk therapy probably wasn't the best anyway, unless the doc had a good personality... and none of them did until I was an adult lol. If they could've done more activities with me, like breathing or this kind of stuff, or games or something that are calming, it would have been sooo much better. Sorry I got off topic and rambled on! This stuff is super important though, especially if you have kids or work with kids, like yourself.

[@hanbunz]

This is life-changing. Thank you so much 😭😭😭😭😭

[@brandymatthews204]

I absolutely ❤this....thank you. I noticed instant results!

[@patakanz]

You are such a good teacher. I just feel so much compassion from you, it's impossible not to feel calmer just listening to you.

[@waltergresham4943]

The calm manner in which you presented this exercises really made them work. Thank you !

[@Marxist2]

This massage truly relaxed me. I never taught of massaging my ear could feel so good. I will certainly watch more of your videos.

[@kayeedwards7223]

I feel so much better thank you

[@busyazn]

Thank you for this video! 1:15 pulling your ears away from your head 1:55 vagus nerve 4:00 another way to massage the vagus nerve

[@bohosmiles6521]

Oh wow this is so good and my heart rate was 80 resting now its 70 so I'm relaxed state now

[@zerobudgethealth3308]

3:14 Vagus Area in Ear 👂 in upper part

[@elizabethwinsor5140]

I got so relaxed my head fell off!

[@clairee4939]

Thanks

[@amyalewine]

@@zerobudgethealth3308 Can you tell me more. This hurts my left ear when I engage that point. Thank You

[@TheMaureen778]

Lovely relaxation after only a few minutes!! Incredible!! Thank you!

[@sharoncioffi7760]

Thank you - I was feeling very anxious and this really calmed me down quickly!

[@44sashi]

It felt so good and calmed my breathing immediately. Thank you for this practice!

[@pesoto74]

This actually worked for me. I was having an anxious day and now I am relaxed. Thank you.

[@blueskypilatesshariammerma4210]

Your guidance/pace and voice are just awesome. Really felt the tremendous benefits of this massage sequence! This one will be my new go to🦋🌿

[@jasonseifried7192]

I watch all your videos for the vagus nerve and you’re so amazing. I’m glad people take the time out of their life to help someone. I do construction work and you’re motivating me to create handy man videos for homeowners. So they don’t have to pay costly repairs.

[@annette-in-vegas]

I was so stressed and anxious that I was tingling all over. I did these massages and felt instant relief. Thank you, Sukie!

[@yasemin6484]

this is so amazing. i always touch my ears a lot when i get stressed, usually trying to massage the insides/earlobe. knowing the exact spots that actually make me feel relaxed is insane. i'm glad i was sitting on my chair because it felt like i would just fall asleep. absolutely love the work you're doing, sukie, it's so much appreciated 💖💖

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I cannot believe how amazingly good this all felt! Who would've thought that these places would feel so good?!? Wow. Such a relief I feel! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@sydneyturner1187]

Wow. I love moments like these. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enlightening us with impactful material. It works

[@ainsleykloeden867]

Thankyou so much. I did this after the other Vagus nerve video and have felt an awesome sense of calm since. I am so grateful for it and hope it continues. I will keep doing this as needed. I will also check out all your other videos. Looking forward to them 😊

[@blueheaven4838]

So surprised that a simple ear massage can soothe oneself in such a way. Thank you Ms. Baxter for sharing this technique. And by the way your voice itself is so calm and makes one feel better.

[@leftysgsabbath]

I had anxiety for the first 5 minutes, after that I started to relax. Pretty cool stuff.

[@AMSHEPP]

I can’t believe this! I woke up very stressed and did this and I am so relaxed now. Thank you

[@ruthstewart6242]

This made me cry, then after I felt better. Emotional release. Thank you.

[@Kat-hh3vx]

Oh wow! This felt so good!! I’m so glad this popped up in my feed. I have anxiety and chronic migraines. My children have anxiety as well and I can’t wait to do this with them!!

[@azirys]

This helped release so much tension in my jaw and the tightness in my shoulder, thank you so much! 💛

[@akritiadhikari9659]

This worked so well! I feel so relaxed. This works magically! Thanks for sharing.

[@astridglodek3099]

This exercise felt wonderful. Actually my whole body feels more relaxed. Thank you !

[@elizabethjurkacek5217]

This was amazing. I felt as if I had an entire upper body massage in 10 minutes by your technique. Thank you!

[@siobhankerr9423]

Thank-you Sukie. I have just discovered your videos after a shut-down of my autonomic nervous system. As a mother, teacher & musician I find your clear, calm, well-paced and incredibly helpful videos to be a treasure! I will be doing these exercises with family & music students!

[@alleyvedock6026]

Amazing! Noticed changes and also quieted some of the ringing in my ears!!

[@cynthiasuzanne]

Felt lovely! Amazing how such a simple massage works. Thank you

[@jamieforjesus2207]

Thank you Sukie for your techniques that helped me with stress and anxiety on the spot! Your voice is so calming and soothing. God bless you.

[@zeeshanmohammad6296]

This is one of the most amazing videos on youtube. I am literally in tears. The massage relaxed me so much.

[@browneyedcarney]

I'm just learning about the vagus nerve and these exercises were amazing! Never did I ever believe that your ears could, or needed to, relax as much as mine did and there was an overall sense of calm.

[@karenmargrete]

Thank you, Sukie B., this helped me release a headache today.

[@larrywuzhere3866]

Sukie is awesome, a truly beautiful person. I always benefit from the information she shares.

[@jeffgiles5297]

I've been struggling with anxiety over the last 2 weeks and this video was VERY helpful. Thank you SO much!!!

[@ecem3313]

It was very relaxing and also calmed the anxiety. Thank you so much!

[@user-cr5hb1ug9m]

Thank you for your great effort, I wish you success

[@arthurkoopmanswatercolors]

this actually helped to relieve a lot of tension in my neck. I feel relief throughout. Thank you!

[@robgoguen2177]

This was surprisingly relaxing. And yes I did notice that my ears felt more flexible afterwards. It's such a simple thing. Thanks

[@nicolawestmoreland6064]

Thankyou so much , I feel in constant panic from bad things that happened years ago I’m just learning that anxiety is the root cause of all my problems I love your videos they help me cope ❤

[@AmberDeAnn]

this really makes me feel calmer and calms some of the burning sensation in my body. Great video.

[@TheRayjane]

Very relaxing and I needed this I’ve had nonstop migraines for 3 weeks and lots of ear and neck tension. Thank you so much❤️

[@jabah126]

Incredible relief. My breathing has completely changed slowed down, more rhythmic. Feel sleepy and totally relaxed. Thank you 😊

[@mariebarker4499]

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[@renemckeel3665]

Magical!!! I'm amazed at how much tension was released.

[@vdy9]

Just came across this video... and did it once today. Hope it helps 🙏

[@Stillnatalieo]

Thank you thank you thank you! I’ve struggled with physical anxiety symptoms half my life and they’ve recently resurfaced. These exercises instantly made the heart racing and chest tightness go away. So grateful.

[@CindyMindy14]

If only you knew how much this has helped me! For years I thought something was wrong with me medically. After doing this exercise and your other video I feel like I can relax and take deep breaths! Thank you thank you!

[@user-rr9sj3tl4j]

Thank you so much for this. It has been extremely helpful for the tightness and pain in my ears and jaw.

[@taldarswati]

Thank you soooo much for this. I highly appreciate it. I get neck and head ache because of tension and this massage was an instant relief. Can't thank you enough for that beautiful and effective massage 😊❤

[@iloveewee]

I thought there was nothing that could help me calm down. The back of the ear massage did the trick I've been praying for. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.

[@LindaSheaffefSheaffer-bo4vm]

So grateful I found these videos! Thank you!

[@frankzerbian9331]

It made my head feel lighter, in my jaw and definately around my ears. You're a blessing to my injury. Thank You

[@meredithchildress8001]

I'm impressed at how much softer my ears got after massaging them with you! So relaxing! Thank you~

[@edgeheadhottie1]

I love this exercise, before you even mentioned it. I noticed instantly how my eyes felt so much lighter. I love this! Thank you so so much.

[@jb562]

Absolutely worked!! I love this channel!! Thank you!

[@kathleenbane-dinse2094]

yes, I do realize a relaxed state of mind after working the vagus Nerve, Thanks!

[@GrayGhost07]

Wow that was totally amazing! I haven't been this relaxed in quite a while ... everything you mentioned in the video, I experienced all of those things, sinuses, breathing, relaxation ...

[@clearwaters3731]

That was amazing. I have been going thru a lot of nerve, neck, and back pain over the past year. And these simple techniques are super effective in relieving some of my stress!

[@cassa5461]

I feel relaxed and my headache was reducing. At first my left ear was stiff compared to the right, now both feel similar. Thank you!

[@thereallantesh]

I have been doing similar, but not quite the same ear exercises for a while now. I tried your techniques, and love they way they work as well. Thank you sharing your knowledge.

[@tipthaworntaweewong5821]

This is a life saver!!! I'm in trauma bound brain . Thank you from the bottom of my heart