30/10/2022
The vagus nerve is a key player in your parasympathetic nervous system and our relaxation response which effects our mental and physical health.
The vagus nerve is responsible for lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, decreasing inflammation, managing stress and anxiety, and more.
Increasing your vagal tone helps trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and allows you to rest and digest after stress.
Some ways to stimulate and increase your vagal tone are deep breathing, meditation, immersing yourself in cold water, singing or chanting.
Deep and slow breathing is a great way to activate the vagus nerve and find a little more balance in your life! Start with 10 long and slow deep breaths in through the nose and out through the nose or mouth. Try to match the lengths of your inhales and exhales for a steady and continuous wave of breath.
