Vagus Nerve Activation | 10 Minute Daily Routines
Have you heard of your vagus nerve? It's a nerve that connects your brain to your gut and is in charge of (1) making sure your organs are doing ok (2) turning on your body's anti-stress parasympathetic nervous system response. Try this 10 minute routine to activate your vagus nerve to jumpstart your anti-stress response.
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❤️Linda and Gabi
As I was doing this for the first time, this idea popped into my head: "What if I watched these kind of videos instead of watching the daily news. " Stunning! Thank you for doing this for the world and doing it all with Love.
That's a great idea! hahaha! 😂
Would save yourself a lot of aggravation 😮sorry guard your heart and mind
Merci
If you want to turn off your nervous system down. Do not watch the news at all.
Your smile is 50% of the exercise 😊thank you
I’ve been doing this exercise for one week now. I feel like a whole new person. Wish I’d known about this tears ago. Would have saved me years of anxiety .
At the least you found it now. You can share it with others who need it. 🙏
Actually it stopped my lower back pain! It really relaxes the whole body
None of these tricks seem to work for me.
Thank you so much.🙏
@@acbarker4025 hey. I often feel so too. Don’t get discouraged! If something doesn’t work for you after trying it a few times. Move on and try something different. It’ll get better. Sending you good energy :)
for all of you coming back daily - exercise starts at 1:50
Thank you
Why?
@@sabrinakomako7830 why what?
Crying happy tears afterwards...there is hope for my anxiety. Amen ❤
Every thing going to be alright
1st time after 3 months of depression & anxiety... I smiled 1st time from my soul by doing this exercises... Love u instructor
Yay👏👏👏🥰🤟💫💫💫
is it because you're doing something silly, childish and playful or because of some vagus nerve magic. that's the real question.
@@chrishayes5755 Doesn't matter. Even placebo effect is a net benefit. Don't overthink it.
@@chrishayes5755THE NERVE GOES FROM THE BRAIN TO GUT AND KICKS THE PARASYMPATHETIC SYSTEM IN WHICH RELAXES YOU.
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I literally started laughing uncontrollably while doing this. It's like all the tension just melted away and I felt euphoric! This is going to be apart of my daily practice for sure!
Me too i was smiling the whole time 🥺🥺🥺
Me too!! At the end very strange but felt amazing a load lifted
I was laughing so much my dog checked on me!
Same!!!! I laughed then cried!! Lol
Wow!!
I have been doing this for 10 days….I’m 70 years old and have Lyme disease….I do feel increased saliva……the other thing I feel is a lovely strength in my spine…..thank you very much…..like a lot of people I could not afford to pay for this , I am so grateful 🙏
That is wonderful! I feel better too. This is wonderful.
Hope your lyme will go away!!
What are the main symptoms of this disease? and how long you have been suffering from it
I have had severe constipation due to long term fight or flight stress caused by trauma. I did this routine and the very first time it helped me have a bowel movement. I will continue to do this while my body heals. Thanks you!!!
I have the same situation you had. I just stumbled on this video.
did you keep doing it? :)
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How did you get your fight or flight response to turn off
@@robinwilliams7343look up therapy in a nutshell on KZhead how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to make your body feel safe
OMG. I’ve been having crippling anxiety nonstop just even around my house and figured it was a vagus nerve thing but had no idea it was this easy to relieve. Nothing has felt this good in months and months. I’m crossing my fingers that everyone going through the same thing finds this video. I love you all.
Does it help you? I'm dealing me anxiety😢
@@naazuniquechannel yes doing vagus nerve exercises has helped me so much. look into polyvagal theory
Its Fantastic Naaz.👌@@naazuniquechannel
I just came across this I didn’t think it would work this good
My palpitations were getting worse, this saved me from spiralling, the resources from youtube are very underrated and better than doctors
So much helpful info in YT. Unfortunately you have to know what you’re looking for/searching for to find the content. 😊
Hi! Did this stop your palpitations?
I came across this video 3 weeks ago and have been doing everyday since. This has changed my life! I was not able to eat without esophageal spasms and pains in my back for 2 months before starting this. I didn't even know what a Vagus nerve was. One the first day I was able to eat without discomfort or pain and everyday there after has been more pleasurable to eat. I have expanded my food pallette to many foods I ate before the spasms started. You are doing a great service to the people by sharing your knowledge. A thousand thank you's!!!!
This is life changing honestly, found three different vagus nerve stimulation exercises. I interchange them depending on how much time I have and it has helped me finally not feel so hyper vigilant and quick to stress. Thank you
Thank you. Here are ways to stimulate your VAGUS nerve Alternate-nostril breathing Apply cold compresses to your face and the back of your neck Be quiet Breathe deeply and slowly Compliment others Connect with nature Diaphragmatic breathing, the slower the better Eat a whole-foods diet Exercise (within your ability/within your physician’s guidelines if you are being treated for upper cervical instability) Expose your skin to sunlight Have an attitude of gratitude Hum (such as a rhythmic Om) Laugh and giggle often Listen to calming instrumental music versus amped-up, heavy music Listen to music with uplifting, happy, grateful lyrics versus complaining, bitter, spiteful lyrics Sing (make a joyful noise!) Massage Meditate Nostril breathing (versus mouth breathing) Pray for your own healing and for others (including those who you may see as “enemies” or ones who have hurt you) Reflexology Regularly move your body Say “thank you” Smile as much as possible Take probiotics or eat probiotic foods Visit with people who lift your spirit versus make you feel crummy
Thank you for this information 🙏🏼
Nice to give out these additional healthful suggestions. Thank you🌺🌼
Thank you 🙏
Thank you
Those are all lovely. Thank you.
I'm definitely a fan! My anxiety attack raised my BP to 170/112 this evening. I watched the video and did the exercises for two sessions. Now my BP is 139/96. Thank you ❣️
I know it sounds silly but what is BP?
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@@GreasyBaconMan Blood Pressure.
Do a 20 min guided meditation ( many videos are available in KZhead) for 41 days. Your anxiety will go away. Then you will continue to do the meditation.
Really. Will surely try .my anxiety issues .BP rises,also I hv Gerd then .gut not clear
I wanted to let you know that a few years ago I struggled with horrible acid reflux and went on medication to treat it. When I got off the medication, the reflux came back. I did this video twice a day for a few days, and it completely remedied the issue. You are awesome. Thank you so much!! ❤
I have the same problem! I am trying for exactly the same reason as well.
Me three. I decided to work on my entire body without even knowing if this would do anything, I just knew my GERD is EXTREMELY connected to stress. Reading this gave me so much hope that I feel like crying, you gave me so much hope! Thank YOU
I have the same problem 2 years now daily by trauma and I pray this can help me doing better because I am hopeless.
@@zapatista3 good luck! The other thing that helped was deep breathing. Try inhaling for four, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8. Also just reducing stress in general, adding more joy and self-care in my life, and going to therapy to process my feelings!
@@MajaNikolikj aww of course! It will be ok! I also incorporated self-care practices, yoga, deep breathing, and therapy. I would recommend, if you can, re-evaluating relationships and situations that are causing you stress too! ❤️
My husband suffered an intense bout of esophageal spasms and hiccups following covid lung infection. For a week we tried everything. We found this video and completed the whole routine. The results were almost instantaneous. The spasms and hiccups were gone. We continue to do these daily
Wow Maria, that's amazingly good news! Happy your husband is feeling better.
Thank god my heart goes out for him because mines was the same but he pass away it's so heart broken since my kids too,but he had no covid .
@@reshmamohammed4525 Goodness, very sorry to hear your husband passed away especially with children surviving the trauma. My husband has taken 2 full months to recover but this video was an integral part of that. May God protect and heal your family.
@@mariarobinson8277 Please share everything he did that helped. It seems to be rare debilitating post Covid side effect. His experience will help others.
I grew up with a lot of violence in the home. Somehow I knew to massage into my belly button! My mother put bandaids over it because I worked it so often! I have two siblings who ended up with major addictions and thankfully I did not. I suspect this early intuition helped me through some, early, very rocky, waters!
Same story here, god bless
Wow...that just made me think of something I use to do when I would suck my thumb. Violent background as well.This is fascinating!
Wish you good luck always 🙏🏻
No changes at all. The waist of my pants is tight so my abdominal didn’t bounce like yours.
Similar story here. I manipulated mine so much , it went from an outie to an innie. Who knew?!
Today I didn't feel comfortable in a few places of my abdomen. After Vagus Nerve Activation exercises I feel like a "newborn". I am so grateful to you. Your smile, your fantastic energy give additional heeling.
Hi mam.. Its gOod tO me tO see your vidEos . And thAnkz tO gOd... I hope i will d9O this tO mE...i am nOt english spEaking bUt i tRy tO speAk. I am s stRoke patients cAn i ask? It is gOod fOr me ? To dO this tApping mAm.. Thank you
Adjustments I made for my body that might help others: 1) Checked curvature of lower spine for personal comfort; 2) Relaxed tension in upper shoulders and base of neck; 3) Tapped on areas with less force; 4) Lowered the repetition count from 30 to 10-15 for each progressive change in the sequence; 5) Alternated between tapping on diaphragm (in upper abdominal) and lower chest/heart region; 6) Pushed mindfully around sensitive areas of my belly region; 7) Adjusted clothing as necessary in the situation; 8) Stayed mindful of comfortable performance in place of perfectly following all the exercise, since it’s about tuning into each individual body’s stress and pain response.
Can I tap on top of head? I have vagus nerve dif now top of back shoulders attach neck, swelling that pulls neck My scalp needs release can I tap on top head to help?
@@louiselydon9926 maybe look into EFT Tapping Therapy here on KZhead so it's free. I do that & it's an absolute game changer also🥰🤟💫💫💫
Thank you so much for this, very helpful, love the reminder to tune in to our individual state ❤
@@shamanskyeI second this! EFT tapping has been an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER! I also do Vagus Nerve Therapy and added this to me routine. Love it!
Doing the exercise for the first time… nice feeling of warmth. The tension in my shoulders lessened, overall sense of relief. This stuff should be taught in school! Thank you so much!
Teach it to every one you know now that you know🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤
Of all the vagus nerve exercises and techniques that I have tried, THIS one actually prevented an arrhythmia attack last night that I get when I suddenly lose my breath! I immediately felt an expansion of my chest when I stuck my fingers into my BB --NO time for a warm up! This is super awesome! I'll be doing this multiple times per day to build up MEMORY in my body so that I stay in parasympathetic state more often. Thank you so much!!!
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Pl. don't mind uncalled for advice. My age and previous experience tells me overdoing any exercise especially such as these has psychic repercussions
@@SuperCkram you can’t just make a statement like this without providing context or resources to learn more. How much is over-doing it? What are the signs and symptoms? Are psychic repercussions positive, negative or neutral? . Personally i want psychic repercussions. I want deeply held stress and trauma to be released. . Edit: perhaps these trauma releases are what you were referring to: someone may do this for general stress relief and unwittingly bring the trauma from subconscious to conscious awareness. That could indeed be troubling for some who didn’t know that’s a possibility.
Hello can you tell me how this helped you?
@@zxerks As I stated, it stopped my atrial fibrillation attack. It helped to establish more control of my heart rhythm. It seems to work well for me, but everyone is different, and the body/mind can react differently. Perhaps it works well because it restores balance in our solar plexus ?
Finally someone who describes what the vagus nerve is and what it does and what parasympathetic means. THANK YOU!!💛💛💛
I did this with you and I feel amazing! I haven't felt this relaxed in years! Thank you!
thank you for this short, relaxing routine! Good for morning and evening.
Thank you so much for this awesome routine! 😱 You know it's crazy I'm almost 50 and I never thought in a million years that my IBS/PTSD issues were tied to the vagus nerve. I noticed everytime my solar plexus would tighten my mouth would get really dry. Who would have thought it's all connected to our nervous system. So grateful to learn this today. I couldn't sleep. I'm actually relaxed now. Goodnight to me that is. 😴😊💜
Hello , how is the results after months of practicing these techniques? I have IBS symptoms too and difficult to make bowel movement ,whenever I want to go to the toilet after I minutes ,I lose interest and remain for several days(2 to 3 days) without making any bowel movement. I think my vegus nerve swiches on and off unconsciously.
@@Peter-bm2ts u need to go or ull get sick with toxins, I take 1 magnesium citrate every night before I sleep,it helps u sleep too,just trying to help ok .
@@reshmamohammed4525 hi
I had so much built up negative energy in my abdomen that I yawned and cried for minutes at a time, which hurt my jaw, but I felt ten-thousand times better. Thanks :D
I do this daily, it us changing my life. My body feels relaxed in a way I've never know. Truly amazing. Thank you for bringing this to people ❤
You are such a Queen. I haven’t felt this relaxed in decade.
I’m not even sure if I did this right. I’ve been struggling with terrible symptoms of heart palpitations, digestive issues and anxiety for months. Before I completed the last exercise I literally started crying. I have no idea why I became so emotional. I will continue to do this everyday to see how it will affect me. Hopefully this is exactly what I needed to get back to feeling like my old self.
I have the same issues. Seems to really help me. Do you still do this everyday??
Hi Amy, sorry to hear that. How do you feel now that a few weeks have passed?
Hey Amy, how did your symptoms began?
Hi Amy, I’ve been suffering attacks of atrial fibrillation (high heart rate with fluttering where I nearly pass out) following hospitalisation for a sudden serious GI Bleed. My digestion is terrible and I have started recently with anxiety. I read an article by a leading cardiologist that AF can be triggered by the Vagus Nerve. I told my doctor I think it’s connected to my stomach but he dismissed this and just wants to increase meds. I prefer natural remedies and am so grateful to have found this video. I’m going to try this straight away- thank you so much…..🙏
Sounds like very similiar symptoms to long covid
I've been doing this daily for over a week now. You saved my life. Thank you
So eager to try, and feel free!🙏
@@mirelahodzic1235 Have you started the techniques and if so, how do you feel?
This one! Toning vagus from gut up means the whole nerve. This video is the best vagus toning info I have found!!!
Sweat, tingling hands, saliva: boxes ticked. Super winding down exercise before bed. Thanks Linda.👍
Amen
What time is good for exercise
I have been suffering from an over active vagus nerve brought on by 4 years of acute constant emotional stress. I just tried your technique and I am pleasantly surprised and encouraged that with consistant practice I will be rid of the fierce pain this is causing. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge.
Amazing! I tingled down my arms and legs, increased in warmth, and I felt like my whole body perked awake. Thank you :)
This is the first vagus nerve exercise that immediately calmed me down, wow !
Excellent! What a relaxing sensation! Thank you!
This was amazing! I found myself getting very warm and relaxed!
I can't thank you enough. Your teachings are amazing, helpful. I do feel warmer, little more centered and not so much upset.l. I'll keep coming. You are a Godsend. Much love and light .Namaste, Amy
You are a wonderful healer - feeling much gratitude!
Wow, thank you so much for this. Instant relief from PTSD anxiety. Can't wait to see what doing it consistently can do for me. 🙏🏽❤️
Wow! 😍I'm here for Chronic Disease that ruins my life for the past 12 years and it's by far the best, most logical and most effective technique i've tried so far! Beside stretching romboïds and tennis ball foot massage, this techniques is also greatly complementary to breathing exercises when abs are tensed! Chronic disease also leads to mental health issues so i can't thank you enough for this. My best sign of efficiency is yawning which indicates i'm close to or currently switching to Parasympathetic. May the Universe grant you 1000x benefits you bring to others.
Great exercise to activate the anti-stress respond. I love it. Thank you for sharing! Namaste!
My body tingles all around, and I feel warm. It is an amazing feeling.
Much gratitude for this wonderful practice
Thank you! I feel more relaxed and warm. Less tension. 🙏🏼💫
Thank you!!! Awesome!! Feels more calm and relaxed. 👍🥰☀️
This is wonderful! I'm going to use this daily - thank you so much for sharing, I really loved your guidance.
You are amazing! Thank you for your wonderful videos. 🙏🏻
Great experience, great exercise. Thanks a lot!!!
amazing i will keep this routine for as long as i can it definitely feels calming
Great Teachings. Namaste!
I love this! Thank you!!!!
I rarely comment on videos. I was amazed the next morning. I thought maybe it was a coincidence how great my gut health was. The second day had the same result. Wow I never knew the benefits of a healthy vagus nerve. Thanks.
That's great news Tina! Soooo glad this helped you! 🤩
You’re my hero! I’m so thrilled I found this video, it has truly helped with my vagus nerve and given me not only improvement emotionally but also physically! Thank you so much, you’re magic!
Thank you so much for this. It makes such a difference in such a short time 🙏🏻
Amazing. Thank you so much. Especially for going straight to the point. We're obviously all feeling very anxious when we get here 😄
I felt calmer after one session wow!! Thank you!!
12:10 That was awesome! I just finished the EFT for anxiety and this video popped in to my feed. 🙏🏻
Stunning routine! THX so much for sharing! 👍👍👍 I will implement those practices in the cool down after my aerial classes. It's like exactly what we need to literally bring us 'back to the ground' after an exhausting workout🙏❤
Thank you so very much, I feel so much better! I am definitely going to share this with my loved ones and anyone else that will listen 🙏🥰
Thanks for sharing this very simple exercise.
This is so great, thanks for sharing
Awesome! Thanks ❤
Thank you.This is my morning routine now.I believe the longer you keep doing this the better your vegas nerve will work.
Your gentle demeanour makes the whole routine seem so simple. Love your smile❤
Thank you 🙏 You are a wonderful teacher and energy healer!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your amazing videos!! I have been doing the video for my hiatal hernia and now just started this one today. You're an amazing teacher, and your efforts are so appreciated!! Although I'm new to practicing these exercises, I already feel some relief!! Have a great day!
I really loved this! Thank you so much. I'm recovering from a head cold and nurturing my gut is part of my healing regimen. ❤️
This is a wonderful exercise. Excellent instructor. Thankful I found this video ❤
Thank you so much 🥰
I am so thankful for learning about this technique to calm my anxiety and stress.I was traumatized by a pit bull attacking me and my precious pup and the loss of my sweet pup. Learning this approach to improve my well being is a true gift to me especially my heart and self care.❤️😄
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you so much love, healing energy and a big hug!💞
So sorry. Sending love
Sending prayers and love 💕
It literally has been 4 months since I slept all night. I have been searching the web and doing other things as well for relaxation to help, but after doing this for the first time last night, (and I did not seem to feel much) I slept all night. I will continue to do this and hope the results are the same! Thank you!
Wow Jeff that is AMAZING! Keep going! 🤩
I love this. I felt a shift the first time doing it. Thank you!🙏🏻❤️
It worked :) Its funny because I often wake up at night with anxiety and my brain goes searching for a "why" and it often serves up images of being homeless. HA !! I think this is the right channel for me !!
This was amazing!! Thank you!💞
This has got to be one of the best vagus nerve stimulation workouts I’ve done. I felt 99% of everything you said we would feel. Including the tingles in the hands and the heat. Thanks!! 🧘🏽♀️
Thank you! This exercise is great at calming the system and even helps with digestion!
Thank you ❤
It is straightforward without any ads and I feel so good after trying once! Thank you.
This is absolutely amazing, I have been in a hyped up state for over 3 yrs this is the only way I can feel calm , wow thanks so so much.
This is my second day and I feel much more today then yesterday.Very relaxed.
Wow. Glad I found you!!! Started today
I just love your video and love you. Seeing you stress is already released. Thank you so much
I am loving you thank you so much I have stress that is not even imaginable sometimes and just these last couple days of doing some of your videos has helped tremendously God bless you
I really enjoyed it! Felt an instant relief in my entire body! These are great exercises! Thank you 🙏
Thank you!! It made me feel relaxed ❤
So soothing! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
These excercises are very powerful to bring about relaxation in my body and mind! Thank you so much!
Thanks for your clear instructions!! Big fan of yours ;-)
So grateful, thank you!
Yes this really makes a difference..thanks for sharing with us!
Every cell in my body was excited 👼Thank you 💖💛💖
Wow this exercise has relaxed my entire body like 20bricks have been lifted off my shoulders and mind. Thank you ❤
I’m watching a lot of your videos right now. Getting addicted to the results I get after watching and practicing. Thank you for sharing, so glad I found your channel
Girl!!! I'm loving this, 3 rd day
THANK YOU!!!! I felt a great sense of joy and tingling coming up through my spine into my brain/back of my head, that it was much like the sensation of a dry river having water in its bed again. Thank you! and yes, I am much more relaxed indeed!
Omg! I am soooo glad I found this KZhead channel. Everything I’ve been needing in my life is HERE! I’ve got results the first time in the videos I’ve done so far. My Vagus Nerve was damaged causing Gastroparesis a severe illness. I used to have feeding tubes. It’s been a rough road. I’m doing much better now but this is magic! I wish I would have seen this during the worse times. It’s like CPR for your VN!
Mulțumesc mult ❤
This video is amazingly helpful. Thank you so much!