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Download the PDF here: Do you suffer from stress and anxiety? Do you get overwhelmed with worry, overthinking things that are out of your control? In this video, I’ll show you how to use ancient yoga techniques to stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system response to help you calm down, relax, and find greater peace and balance in your life. The key is to stimulate your vagus nerve - the nerve that runs down either side of your neck. It plays a key role in stimulating your body’s parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode) which is involved in a host of important bodily functions, including stabilizing your mood, digestion and heart rate. When your vagus nerve is operating optimally it’s referred to as high vagal tone. This doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious or upset, but it does mean that you’ll be able to respond rather than react in those moments. And you’ll be much more adept at self-soothing and calming yourself down when a situation arises. VIDEO CONTENTS 00:00 Stress & anxiety 00:53 Safety disclaimer 01:07 What is the vagus nerve? 01:40 Parasympathetic nervous system 03:42 High vs. low vagal tone 04:55 Test vagal tone 07:52 Stimulate your vagus nerve 08:11 Bhramari practice 09:48 Triangle breathing 12:06 Ear massage 14:07 Further learning DISCLAIMER – Please do not use this video to diagnose or treat an illness or injury. Check with a trusted healthcare provider before starting any self-care routine. ANATOMY What is the vagus nerve? The name vagus comes from Latin, meaning ‘to wander’, like a vagabond. This 10th cranial nerve wanders throughout your thoracic cavity. It innervates some of the most important muscles and is responsible for some vital functions such as: breathing, speaking, swallowing, blood pressure, heart rate, orgasm, taste, circulation, digestion, gut health, and more. The nerve itself sits within a fascial tube, called the carotid sheath. The carotid sheath is an important landmark in head and neck anatomy and contains several vital neurovascular structures, including the carotid artery, jugular vein, vagus nerve, and sympathetic plexus. Once you understand what the vagus nerve is and why it’s important, this video will offer you some simple ways to stimulate this nerve to self-soothe and calm yourself down when you need to. COMMON SIGNS OF LOW VAGAL TONE 1) Feeling anxious and stressed 2) Feeling wired but tired 3) Feeling overwhelmed with worry 3 TRICKS WE'LL LEARN FOR HIGH VAGAL TONE 1) Bhramari (humming) 2) Triangle Breathing with Chin Lock 3) Ear Massage PODCAST INTERVIEW REFERENCED BOOK REFERENCED Stanley Rosenberg's Book Stephen Porges & Deb Dana's Book RESEARCH FOR REFERENCE WANT MORE? * Check out this article: * Breath Coach Training * Join our YOGABODY Daily at-home fitness program: * Lucas' podcast: * Main site: Like this video? Please subscribe for more Got a question? Please post down below. #VagusNerve #VagalTone
