Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.
ASMR is a relatively new word for a perceptual phenomenon characterized as a distinct, pleasurable tingling sensation
in the head, scalp, back, or peripheral regions of the body in response
to visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, or cognitive stimuli. The
nature and classification of the ASMR phenomenon is controversial, with strong anecdotal evidence to support the phenomenon but little or no scientific explanation or verified data. -Wikipedia
I remember when I was in the first grade I had a grade 7 reader helper that would come by twice a week to help me with my reading. She was so kind and soft spoken and had a voice that would send shivers down your spine. I first experienced ASMR when she would read to me. First there was a tingle on the crown of my head that would flow down my body and put me into a relaxed comatose state. She must have thought I was so weird with my droopy eyes and playing dumb just so she would read to me. Reading time was fantastical and opened me to a whole new world of, what I did not know at the time, meditation. About a year ago I was going though some slightly stressful times and I sought out reading loads of novels and watching You Tube videos to help me de-stress. When I looked up meditation videos, I came across my first ASMR artist, Maria. She has an amazing gift! She has helped me though what would have been sleepless nights and daily anxiety. Was it an escape for me? Yes and no. I found Maria of "Gentlewhispering" to be such a positive influence in my life. Her kind words and attention to detail would lull me to a deep meditative state and most times to sleep. For me it is meditation; I get to quiet the mind and to get a little boost of beautiful energy. In this past year I have come across many other ASMR artists. Some of my favorites are "MassageASMR" by Dmitri and "AccidentallyGraceful" name unknown.
Gentlewhispers Maria https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleWhispering
She is my fave go-to ASMR artist. She is from Baltimore MD and has a lovely Russian accent. She even does some of her ASMR videos in Russian. I don't speak Russian but I love to listen to both! She does lots of role play situations and is always a boost to your self esteem. She is a super positive person! She also does massage, teaches you how to fold towels and has an amazing story of her own.
MassageASMR Dmitri https://www.youtube.com/user/MassageASMR
Dmitri is another one of my fave go-to artists. He is a massage therapist by trade and he is amazing with his taps, crinkles and his deliberate heavy breathing and lip smacking. Who knew these could be sleep-inducing noises?! He also has a lovely Australian accent which I love. He has plenty of videos some short some long and some role play. He even has videos with no talking at all with creative auditory sounds.
AccidentallyGraceful https://www.youtube.com/user/accidentallygraceful/featured
I love this gals bath time and sleepy time video. She gives you a 30 plus minute tutorial on how to make bath salts with Epsom salts and essential oils. More recently she has done a bit of acting in her videos. She is a very talented actor and delivers a compelling 20 plus minutes of a post apocalyptic monologue. She is even a wonderful singer to boot!
Each have amazing gifts in helping me chill out. Now I don't get the tingling sensation every time so if you don't get it at first don't worry, let your mind go and it will come. Also, you need to find an ASMR artist that works for you! Everyone is so different with techniques, styles, roles plays and sound ideas. I feel so fortunate to have discovered ASMR and so grateful for the ASMR artists who keep producing these mind tingling videos.
Other noteworthy ASMR artists:
https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatherFeatherASMR HeatherFeather
https://www.youtube.com/user/ASMRrequests ASMRRequests
https://www.youtube.com/user/OliviaKissperASMR
Happy watching and happy relaxing!
HUGS
The Momma
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