Over the next few weeks I am going to give you some simple exercises you can perform to help stimulate your vagus nerve.
So what is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It connects your brain to many vital organs throughout the body. The vagus nerve is also a key part of your parasympathetic nervous system. It influences your breathing, heart rate and digestive function, all of which can have a huge impact on your mental health.
By stimulating your vagus nerve you increase the vagal tone and that higher tone allows your body to relax and calm down faster.