The vagus nerveis the longest cranial nerve, extending from your brain stem to your abdomen.
It also affects your neck, ears, and tongue.
When your vagus nerve is not being stimulated, it is referred to as “being low.”
When you stimulate your vagus nerve, the relationship between your brain and body strengthens.
One way to stimulate it is by increasing your blood flow.
I suggest practicing these exercise on a daily basis and incorporating them into your self-care routine.
Here are my five go-to ways for reactivating my vagus nerve:
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If you dont notice anything, retry.
First, you flip one of your hands over so the palm is facing down.
Cat/cow stretch
The cat/cow stretch is something I do often.
It is a yoga asana that is one of the most refreshing ways to stimulate your vagus nerve.
Here is a seated version.
Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet about hip-width apart.
Then inhale, open your spine, and draw your heart forward while you bring your shoulder blades back.
Inhale (open your heart) and exhale (squeeze your core, rounding forward).
Allow your breathing to create more flexibility in your spine.
It will look like you are checking your head for a fever.
As this occurs, reactivity reduces.
Body scan
Once you acknowledge your level of reactivity, do one more quick whole-body scan.
Scanning your body is like preheating your oven.
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