(2021-06-05) 15 Ways To Stimulate the Vagus Nerve At Home

15 Ways To Stimulate the Vagus Nerve At Home.

#1 Deep Breathing

#2 Humming or Singing

#3 Cold Exposure

#4 Chanting

#5 Laughter

#6 Meditation

#7 Positive Social Connections

#8 Hugging

#9 Massage

#10 Tai Chi

#11 Prayer

#12 Taking Probiotics

#13 Omega-3 Supplements

#14 Exercise: One study found significantly higher vagal tone in those that participate in endurance activity, as compared to those that do not. It's also theorized that interval training, like HIIT workouts, may have an even more potent impact on vagal tone.

#15 The Safe and Sound Protocol: is a listening system developed by Dr. Steven Porges that directly targets vagal tone. When listening to the SSP, gentle vibrations from specifically formulated music pass through your eardrums and reach your vagus nerve. The stimulation of your vagus nerve enhances vagal tone and activation, allowing you to build up vagal resilience over time. At Brain Harmony, the SSP is a cornerstone of the work we do. (ah, the article is an ad)