Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory
🫁 Week 1 ~ Nervous System Fundamentals // Fri 29th March 2024
youtube.comTo increase vagal tone, try this:
- Long exhales: Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6–8.
- Cold water on your face: splash, cold shower, or even a cold washcloth on your cheeks.
- Humming or singing: vibrates the vagus nerve via your vocal cords.
- Gentle walking: increases HRV and parasympathetic activation.
- Social connection: yes, talking to someone safe
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