
14/07/2025
Your Body's Secret Healing Switch
Did you know that your vagus nerve comprises an astounding 50% of your entire nervous system? This remarkable "wandering nerve" (vagus means "wanderer" in Latin) is your body's most powerful pathway to healing, and Reiki has a profound ability to activate its therapeutic potential.
This amazing nerve runs from your brain stem all the way down to your stomach. Interestingly, it sends MORE information TO your brain than it gets back. It's monitoring your whole body in real-time and telling your brain what's happening.
Your nervous system has 3 modes:
Calm & connected (this is where healing happens)
Stressed & on edge
Shut down & disconnected
Here's where Reiki comes in...
The gentle touch and peaceful energy of Reiki naturally activates your vagus nerve. This switches your body into "rest and repair" mode instead of "fight or flight."
When this happens:
Inflammation goes down throughout your body
Stress hormones drop
Your immune system gets stronger
Sleep improves
Digestion works better
Anxiety and worry ease
Did you know?:
The vagus nerve actually "tastes" inflammation in your body and responds to it. When it's working well, it releases a natural chemical that turns off inflammation like a switch.
This is why people with chronic health issues often feel so much better after regular Reiki sessions. We're helping your body remember how to heal itself.
Simple things like humming, singing, or even splashing cold water on your face can strengthen this nerve too.
Ready to experience the healing benefits of vagal activation through Reiki?? DM me or contact me on Whatsapp +447493116637 to schedule a session. In-person and online sessions available 💚
Research:
McManus, D.E. (2017). Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine
Mackay et al. (2004). J. Alternative & Complementary Medicine - PubMed