Breathing happiness | Emma Seppälä | TEDxSacramento

You already possess the tool you need to control your own happiness. Emma Seppälä explores the science behind harnessing your state of mind and how it can ultimately lead to success.
“Thank you for giving me my life back,” shared one veteran who was helped by Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., to overcome trauma during a study that used non-traditional ways to help veterans successfully cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. In her new book, The Happiness Track, Dr. Seppälä shares how to apply the science of happiness in one’s life in order to accelerate success (www.emmaseppala.com/book/). As it turns out, happiness is not as elusive as it once seemed. Using findings from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, Dr. Seppälä simplifies happiness so that anyone can enjoy it. As the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Dr. Seppälä is a “leading expert on health psychology, well-being, and resilience.” She’s a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today and Scientific American Mind. She’s the founder and editor-in-chief of Fulfillment Daily, a news site dedicated to the science of happiness.
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

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  • @emmalikesflowers
    @emmalikesflowers5 жыл бұрын

    To all veterans and armed services people: I SALUTE YOU💐💐💐1000 thanks is not enough for your sacrifice. This is not fair, they helped all of us and now they need our help. Count me in!

  • @brilliantlights
    @brilliantlights7 жыл бұрын

    Sudarshan Kriya has been promoted in India for ages and by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar who runs the "Art of Living" foundation in Bangalore promoting yoga, meditation and ayurveda. Excellent Ted Talk. Thanks Dr. Seppala. Great work and contributions.

  • @HeidiBehrLCSWCAP
    @HeidiBehrLCSWCAP7 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate this talk and teaching. I always tell my clients, "Your breath will save you." May all beings be safe and have peace and ease. May all being be happy.

  • @gingerkern2356
    @gingerkern23568 жыл бұрын

    Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and breath is about the simplest thing we can do (we just have to think of it)! Thank you Emma, for this great talk.

  • @HideBehindAStar
    @HideBehindAStar7 жыл бұрын

    Her calmness is showing on the surface. Amazing. Thank you for the talk!

  • @KhurshedBatliwala
    @KhurshedBatliwala8 жыл бұрын

    Super Talk Emma!!! And I loved your book too- The Happiness Track.

  • @clarencejones630
    @clarencejones6308 жыл бұрын

    This was a great talk. My son-in-law, an Iraq veteran, was aided greatly by the breathing techniques presented. As he benefited, my daughter, their children, and I also gained downstream. Great approach.

  • @sarahdennard2954

    @sarahdennard2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @amalrajsavarirajan2365

    @amalrajsavarirajan2365

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sarahdennard2954 ii

  • @anikbiswas5230
    @anikbiswas52307 жыл бұрын

    my eyes about happiness and how it leads to success. Thank you for your insight. breathing right now & feel calm already.

  • @shailen78jgd
    @shailen78jgd8 жыл бұрын

    the breathing technique Sudarshan kriya is an emphatic (and simple) tool and I have benefitted immensely in my personal and professional life. Highly recommended! Thanks Emma Seppala for sharing

  • @TheShylila
    @TheShylila8 жыл бұрын

    Moving and inspiring! Such powerful simplicity!

  • @SunilKumar_67
    @SunilKumar_675 ай бұрын

    Truly an informative talk, thank you for sharing the research findings of science of breath

  • @michaelvoithofer3503
    @michaelvoithofer35038 жыл бұрын

    thank you for such a wonderful inspiration Emma!

  • @prashantmanral0
    @prashantmanral08 жыл бұрын

    having tried these techniques they work - life transforming

  • @MrCanigou
    @MrCanigou7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Emma. I'm way far from having experienced such violent traumas, but on my modest level, the continuous attention to my breath, being kind to what I feel is the best stuff I ever initiated in my life, 5 y. ago. Among some residual personal crappy behaviors, I am much less reactive and therefore somewhat more sociable and efficient. Whatever, being attentive feels great

  • @craigpruessfilmcomposer8858
    @craigpruessfilmcomposer88588 жыл бұрын

    inspirational! this knowledge of the breath, especially the Sudarshan Kriya technique, can change the world, create more peace between nations and more health for the population. It completely transformed my career, my music and my relationships. Highly recommended!

  • @MrTippingpoint
    @MrTippingpoint6 жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing this, you are a beautiful person Emma Seppala

  • @ChrisOkoye0
    @ChrisOkoye07 жыл бұрын

    I learnt so much from this Video by Emma. Thank you Emma! I urge you all to see this and be inspired too.

  • @askthemadhatter
    @askthemadhatter7 жыл бұрын

    This video is very inspiring. Emma opened my eyes about happiness and how it leads to success. Thank you for your insight.

  • @shohaghossain2100
    @shohaghossain21007 жыл бұрын

    We need to learn from this video. Thank you for this video.

  • @aalequerica
    @aalequerica8 жыл бұрын

    I've struggled with mental illness and my life really improved (less anxiety, less stress, less anger, more calm and focus) when I learned that breathing technique in college. You can learn it on the Art of Living's Happiness Program: www.artofliving.org/us-en/happiness-program

  • @xadisembodiedvoice

    @xadisembodiedvoice

    6 жыл бұрын

    why do I need a $400 program to learn a breathing technique?

  • @dilipkmathur
    @dilipkmathur7 жыл бұрын

    loved this talk... simple, a gift.

  • @gorangavric1796
    @gorangavric17967 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a good inspiration Emma.

  • @ruhuulamin3641
    @ruhuulamin36417 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing this kind of.... I think its very helpful for all of us to control our anxiousness and also leaving with peace. Thank you.

  • @Zentra2
    @Zentra28 жыл бұрын

    Great talk, loved your examples and illustrations.

  • @alaingingras4556
    @alaingingras45564 жыл бұрын

    Powerful ! Drops of Grace ! TY

  • @anoniemeyoutuber6872
    @anoniemeyoutuber68727 жыл бұрын

    So helpful! I have been depressed and anxious for 5 years now and this really helps me in combination with laughing exercises!

  • @Franco-nn7jh

    @Franco-nn7jh

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tom van Die What are the laughing exercises?

  • @2eyesify

    @2eyesify

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fraco, google laughing yoga or youtube it ...very interesting

  • @Googlegugle
    @Googlegugle6 жыл бұрын

    This' Wonderful. Thank You Emma. 🌷

  • @7upkevin
    @7upkevin8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this talk 👍.

  • @KalvinSmithWarriorsPathSystema
    @KalvinSmithWarriorsPathSystema8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent talk. BREATHWORK is an essential life skill that should be taught at an early age and practiced through life. There are potentially significant benefits for personal and community health!

  • @samhtb
    @samhtb7 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation. Thank you for sharing the ideas. keep it up.

  • @AhilianFreestyle
    @AhilianFreestyle4 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring. Thank you

  • @joaojoaic9480
    @joaojoaic94807 жыл бұрын

    Great talk, just the thing I needed right now :)

  • @justineraev1168
    @justineraev11687 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation, thank you!

  • @shaneborg3717
    @shaneborg37174 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Peter-rg4ng
    @Peter-rg4ng7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful presentation, clear, informative and so necessary for our modern culture.

  • @harinduguruge6935
    @harinduguruge69354 жыл бұрын

    I achieved happiness as a state of mind.

  • @camachobosque
    @camachobosque8 жыл бұрын

    thanks, it is really inspiring.

  • @azizulaziz5378
    @azizulaziz53787 жыл бұрын

    Great video.Thank you for this video.

  • @babeeta1
    @babeeta18 жыл бұрын

    a beautiful and inspirational talk :)

  • @piyushpatel9206
    @piyushpatel92067 жыл бұрын

    Very good, thank you for sharing this video.

  • @fabianualvarez
    @fabianualvarez8 жыл бұрын

    Great talk! So true! SKY meditation is transforming people and lifes around the world!

  • @allenculbertson8170
    @allenculbertson8170 Жыл бұрын

    I am reading a book PRESENCE by Amy Cuddy it's an amazing book. I seen your name Emma Seppala so I googled it and then I seen you did a Ted Talk. I'm so glad I listened to it. Thank U for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. God bless you.

  • @anantmir1285
    @anantmir12858 жыл бұрын

    This was really wonderful & helpful though easy.

  • @uddeshohintahosan7711
    @uddeshohintahosan77117 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this videos , This is Really a very good inspiring videos .

  • @play3r21x
    @play3r21x7 жыл бұрын

    This video is very interesting. I love it!

  • @janakawasuda8364
    @janakawasuda83647 жыл бұрын

    so helpful video .Thanks for share with us

  • @MsGnor
    @MsGnor7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful talk Emma, and great work. How awesome that these breathing techniques help ex-forces so much. I found your name thanks to Max Strom :) Blissful breathing technique: 1. Gently breathe in filling belly, then ribs, then upper chest. Feels like gently inflating a balloon. Brief pause. 2. Gently breathe out, relaxing all tension. Feels like a deep full-body sigh. 3. Pause after exhale, let sounds wash over you, relax until next gentle inhale. Repeat as long as you want. Slow, comfortable, gentle. Works best when lying down, relaxing into the floor. Also effective when you sit. Experiment, find out what works for you. There are tons of videos on youtube about the benefits of breathing well. I can recommend some if you want. I struggled with long-term hyper vigilance (from high crime rate area). I'm amazed at how quickly and how well breathing correctly gets me into a blissful state. I believe our distractible tech culture reinforces anxiety because the ping-pong short attention-span mimics state of high alert. Jumpy behaviour leads to jumpy breathing. Breathing correctly sounds so simple ... and lame. But really, it's my main gateway to happiness & health. Best soundtrack - if you need one - is the ebb and flow of gentle ocean waves. Free 100% natural Valium :))))) xxx

  • @mayankkhullar3670
    @mayankkhullar36704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Emma for this wonderful talk, this will help people transform their lives. Moreover, SKY meditation is the only scientifically proven stress relieving technique in the World. Glad that this technique is included as a lesson in India MBBS (Doctor Degree) syllabus in India! Just Love it.

  • @sisulab
    @sisulab8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, Emma. I love that you are spearheading the new movement to transform our offices, homes and schools into places of flourishing. Thank you for walking the talk in your everyday life too, it's how true change is initiated. You're my [s]hero

  • @robertzoelik9734
    @robertzoelik97347 жыл бұрын

    This is just an awesome video and enhanced my knowledge regarding new technologies.

  • @5ickpirate
    @5ickpirate7 жыл бұрын

    i am deep breathing right now & feel calm already..great content thumbs up!

  • @jamesfallon5278
    @jamesfallon52787 жыл бұрын

    Great video, this was good to watch.

  • @sundaramramasamy9429
    @sundaramramasamy94293 жыл бұрын

    Amazing speech thanks for sharing.

  • @maritubi82
    @maritubi828 жыл бұрын

    Sudarshan Kriya is the best thing ever! tks!

  • @MelanieSakowski

    @MelanieSakowski

    6 жыл бұрын

    T

  • @noorarafat4204
    @noorarafat42047 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring speech.this truly encourage me in combination with laughing practice!

  • @markomakija4202
    @markomakija42027 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. Well done !

  • @christinebeyer7002
    @christinebeyer70027 жыл бұрын

    Need more video. Like it!

  • @loveenaluximon5184
    @loveenaluximon51847 жыл бұрын

    bravo!

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    5:02 Pierfilippo'nun araştırması 7:23 "Hayatımı geri verdiğiniz için teşekkür ederim."

  • @mihirdwivedi8853
    @mihirdwivedi88538 жыл бұрын

    thanks-

  • @actorjad
    @actorjad6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too

  • @pitterparker8656
    @pitterparker86567 жыл бұрын

    This is helpful video. anyone can see it.

  • @synthiyaakhi5876
    @synthiyaakhi58767 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @livefromplanetearth
    @livefromplanetearth6 жыл бұрын

    +1000 inspired to do a video on walking breathing/meditation

  • @jwalker23
    @jwalker237 жыл бұрын

    A great video.a infromative video

  • @bricology
    @bricology6 жыл бұрын

    Whoa. Check out the umlauts on *that* one!

  • @InspiredLifeChannel
    @InspiredLifeChannel5 жыл бұрын

    An interesting perspective. Happiness needs to be self-start and not depend on anyone outside.

  • @analyzelife766
    @analyzelife7666 жыл бұрын

    Nice talk!!

  • @agunggumilar1597
    @agunggumilar15977 жыл бұрын

    good I like the video,,inspiration for my life.

  • @AyushKumar-yg1tc
    @AyushKumar-yg1tc5 жыл бұрын

    Best technique to have a healthy and a better life full of happiness.

  • @nicolestein8997
    @nicolestein89977 жыл бұрын

    This vedio is very helpful to all because this video gives us a lot of technical l literature..

  • @johndiaz5144
    @johndiaz51447 жыл бұрын

    Nice video...Really liked it!

  • @angeloapollo7481
    @angeloapollo74817 жыл бұрын

    They have wonderful experience to other.

  • @arafatrahman8305
    @arafatrahman83057 жыл бұрын

    very good video just like this.

  • @BiplabRoySontu
    @BiplabRoySontu7 жыл бұрын

    Very nice & useful video

  • @baileyfox5719
    @baileyfox57197 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful dear.

  • @haribhd
    @haribhd7 жыл бұрын

    Nice Video , Thank you for sharing this video. I like this video

  • @eugeniagiraldo2102
    @eugeniagiraldo21023 жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @drifter.11
    @drifter.118 жыл бұрын

    so what is the breathing technique to feel happy

  • @Jaitso
    @Jaitso5 жыл бұрын

    What are the breathing techniques people should learn? She shared the square breathing, I imagine there are others, it would be nice to learn how to deepen this knowledge

  • @third_coast_lauren

    @third_coast_lauren

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga). It's a breathing technique taught by The Art of Living Foundation

  • @isdwkang229
    @isdwkang2296 жыл бұрын

    I think breathing must be like wave on the beach.

  • @faimabanu7705
    @faimabanu77057 жыл бұрын

    This is a video from which we can learn some technical knowledge.

  • @UNICTECH24
    @UNICTECH247 жыл бұрын

    I am watching this video. This video is wosum.

  • @thebreathingman
    @thebreathingman8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma Seppälä Could you please tell me who was the psychologist you mentioned in your talk. Thank you for your work, it is amazing what we can do when we understand how our breathing effects our health (#BohrEffect! among many other factors). "‘…Normalisation of breathing immediately triggers a healing process..." Buteyko Trilogy Volume 1 Chapter 17: The First Handbook

  • @thehappinesstrack

    @thehappinesstrack

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheBreathingMan Pierre Philippot - you can read more in my book The Happiness Track where I describe his study

  • @thebreathingman

    @thebreathingman

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Emma Seppälä Thank you very much for replying and for his name Emma.

  • @thebreathingman

    @thebreathingman

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Emma Seppälä would you say that feeling of happiness is a result of biochemical process in the body?

  • @shajolkhan661
    @shajolkhan6617 жыл бұрын

    osam video. this video is great. i like it.

  • @Charlotte-ug9tp
    @Charlotte-ug9tp4 жыл бұрын

  • @quantum5224
    @quantum52242 жыл бұрын

    this is what taught in india for millions of years

  • @pro12222222
    @pro122222225 жыл бұрын

    I’ve read 60 pages and it’s so basic, there’s nothing new in the book so far. But I always remind myself that repetition is important and one thought can change the whole game.

  • @ellipse2076
    @ellipse20763 жыл бұрын

    One minute silence for all those who dnt know it and too self proud to talk advice from other

  • @meditationgio
    @meditationgio5 жыл бұрын

    Alas, the yogis were right! :-)

  • @yogipamjohn4572
    @yogipamjohn45728 жыл бұрын

    The breathing techniques here are written the ancient text of hatha yoga pradiprika. Find a qualified teacher in yoga and they can help anyone learn these techniques. However, like any training all is not equal, ask the teacher if they know this text and have read it. Some western methods of yoga teacher training sadly do not cover breathing and philosophy they just teach asana (postures). In the uk, the British wheel of yoga does allocate a whole year (part time) training their teachers on breath techinques from basic to advanced. If you ask about this text and get a blank face then move on, all good teachers should own a copy and have lots of notes and scribbles in it like me! Find a good qualified teacher to help you. Good luck.

  • @MithunSaha006
    @MithunSaha0067 жыл бұрын

    This is too much educative. We want more to improve oursalves

  • @stevedonald9667
    @stevedonald96676 жыл бұрын

    Take this one step further: learn the Buteyko breathing method.

  • @davidburns3807
    @davidburns38074 жыл бұрын

    subclinical levels?

  • @ynsam
    @ynsam8 жыл бұрын

    Great Talk Emma. Many thoughts you addressed are followed by disciples of great Shri Ravi Shankar. He also has this Art of Living (AOL) happiness program. Check this out: www.artofliving.org/us-en/founder

  • @videosontheweb9555
    @videosontheweb95557 жыл бұрын

    There are many different things here.

  • @nine-xs3xo
    @nine-xs3xo7 жыл бұрын

    Need Dutch sub.. :D

  • @parsathil4438
    @parsathil44384 жыл бұрын

    The study by Philippot study she´s referring to (2010) has severe limitations, both in validity of measurements and in sample size (n=23). Her interpretation of the study is wildly exaggerated.

  • @xlaughterx1
    @xlaughterx15 жыл бұрын

    will cigarette smokers benefit from this xD

  • @third_coast_lauren

    @third_coast_lauren

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @loyceschoices8658
    @loyceschoices86587 жыл бұрын

    "very unique"?