Definition
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
The premise of ASMR is that when people hear certain types of relaxing “soft” noises they are able to get tingles down their back and relax.
How to Do It
Typically ASMR artists record video or audio files with ASMR sounds and different people are susceptible to different sounds.
A lot of the videos are on Youtube. There is also a popular app called tingles.
Benefits
May help people relax
Time Commitment
5-10 minutes per day
Why it works
Some believe that ASMR sounds trigger memories in the brain of people when they were babies and that causes a relaxing response
Suggested Frequency
Daily
Supporting Studies and Articles
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/researchers-begin-gently-probe-science-behind-asmr-180962550/
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180621101334.htm
- https://www.inverse.com/article/49352-the-science-of-asmr-brain-tingles
- https://www.theasmr.com/the-science-behind-asmr/
- https://listverse.com/2019/03/02/10-spine-tingling-truths-about-asmr/
Required Equipment
Smartphone or Computer
Related Products
The app tingles
Suggested Time of Day
Night before bed
