Stressed? Gut Smash It

You must chill!

Wound up, stressed, worried about the fam? Join the club.

Fast track to hitting the brakes with some vagus nerve stimulation, aka gut smash.

Reminder: “Nerves are king of the breath, breath is king of the brain.” Lengthen that exhale.

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[hedwardd]

This was great. Glad I stumbled across it 5 years later!

[conorlambert]

Crazy how I I came across this video. Never knew why I couldn’t hold my breath anymore. Didn’t know it was a stress/ Co2 issue. Cool video

[-TroyStory-]

Been doing this since 8 yrs ago when Kelly and Jill paired up for the OG gut smash wod and it’s saved my life! 🙏👍🏼

[charlichad]

I never knew you could smash your gut. I can’t wait to try this!! Thank you

[cathycoryell]

I saw another video, who rec'd a slightly soft ball. you need it shift with your body. Basketball maybe too hard, and too larger for smaller people...great concept-jsut sharing, in case someone needs to hear a softer exercise ball is ideal, as well.

[gddfhjiufcv]

is it OK to feel your heartbeat as you breathe out and relax over the ball? Love your work Kelly

[PandaAF]

Thanks K-Star! As I was watching, I thought about combining a gut smash with a keg mob to get the t-spine/the heart chakra opened up as well. Makes sense to me that the combination would really create an awesome sense of chill. Definitely gonna teach this to my students. Thank you!

[finelytunedbodywork]

Thank you sooo much. This video along with your other content is epic! :)

[mrsirman]

Would vacuums would create a similar effect? I do vacuums everyday and I've noticed it stops my stomach from feeling hungry, when I feel that anxious hungry stomach inside

[Chris-hpwy]

So it's okay to do it on the solar plexus?

[cvsqu]

Can this be done before or after workout

[adam]

Hey doc starrett, is it okay to use a vibrating foam roller on the stomach?

[bttr]

Are we supposed to be moving around while breathing (like in circles or back and forth)?

[Haassan]

Can anyone share which apnea app Kelly is referring to? There are a ton of options in the iOS store.

[brigidarangel]

Hey Kelly,
Why do you apply pressure, what is the purpose of doing that?

[janetthoke]

Brilliant stuff! For the life of me I can't catch that third app he mentions. Anyone catch it?

[BlueLineGroovy]

I can look at you for hours. You are so nice.

[nathlindemann]

Can I smash my gut when I'm pregnant? Love your work!

[atemiq]

I tried it and it is painfull on level of belly button and lower. Sharp pain. Should I just gradually work it through?
Thank you for your advices!)

[MikeMalone]

Why did you not mention Wim Hofs work?