Vagus Nerve Phenomena - How to Relax Your Mind through Your Body

Recently we have encountered several videos on You Tube regarding the mysterious Vagus Nerve. It appears to be a central 'channel' to our states of being we are in during the day. The knowledge people are sharing about it is quite revealing. 

As we all deal with stress, and some have more of it in the work they do, it is quite vital to know how our body operates and influences the mind.

To know how to - easily and in a controlled manner - switch between the fight/flight and rest/digest responses can be very useful in many life situations. 

Here are some of the most interesting you-tubers that talk about it:

From YOGABODY:

Lucas Rockwood is a yoga trainer and he shares some techniques from this ancient Hindu tradition. 

More about the parasympathetic nervous system and interesting clues and activities for soothing your mind-body on Emma McAdam channel, Therapy in a Nutshell:

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes has her PhD in mental health counseling. Her video shows another amazingly simple and practical gesture to switch the Vagus Nerve in order to be in a more relaxed state:

and the above one (starting at 6 minutes 42 seconds) is our favourite

easy peasy lemon squeezy 

always effective

:)