But could these ASMR videos do more than just help you take the edge off after a long day? Turns out, this relaxation technique might even help you achieve an altered state of consciousness, research suggests. The easiest—and most popular method—is watching your favorite ASMR videos. Whispering is one of the most popular ASMR triggers , so that may be a good place to start, he says. If that doesn’t do it for you, continue to sample many different types of ASMR videos until you find the right creator or trigger for you.