Are you experiencing neck tension, upper back tightness, or perhaps feeling your nervous system out of balance? If so, keep reading for an incredible technique—vagus nerve stress relief.
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Here are 3 simple vagus nerve exercises to help shift you from a dysregulated state of your nervous system to a state of social engagement.
Learn 5 easy vagus nerve hacks to quickly regulate your nervous system at your desk in this post. While they don’t replace standing up and moving, these techniques are great for stressful situations.
Do you want to continually improve your emotional, mental, and physical well-being anytime, anywhere? The external ear is the only place on the body where the vagus nerve sends its only peripheral branch. In fact, the auricular branch of vagus nerve surfaces as the afferent auricular vagus nerve. Afferent means that when we stimulate the periphery (ear, in this case), it signals back to the brain. The ear release can be a simple technique for you to integrate into your life.
Not only can you consciously tap into the power of your vagus nerve; you should. Known as the “wandering nerve” in Latin, it begins in the brainstem and innervates the muscles of the throat, circulation, respiration, digestion and elimination tracks. It accounts for 80 percent of our parasympathetic, or “rest and digest,” nervous system. Healthy vagal activity is associated with better physical and mental well-being. Otherwise, it can cause issues such as inflammation, heart disease, and strokes.
