editor victoria’s comment ~ i am passing these along as a result of listening to Lisa Harrison’s latest video. if you have not watched it yet or have chosen not to watch it, she made an interesting point about the virus program as being most focused on the Vagus Nerve. the Vagus Nerve activates the parasympathetic nervous system which is what creates the calm response. i see why the creators of this matrix would focus on infecting that part of our bodies – make it more difficult to access the calm response by infecting it. and i also feel they installed the reptilian brain region in us to put us in the fight/flight/freeze response when faced with a situation that creates fear for us. stimulating the Vagus Nerve can help remove the virus and keep us in our Natural State of Being. for those that align i hope these are helpful. love, victoria
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Ellie Drake shows you how to stimulate your Vagus Nerve with THIS Breath!
Published on Oct 9, 2016
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here are some other breathing exercises as well as yoga positions:
SIMPLE VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION EXERCISES TO ENHANCE OVERALL WELL-BEING
1. Mindful Breathing
Long, deep breathing is the best way to activate the vagus nerve. Even though the vagus nerve is already involved in our involuntary breathing, when we do it consciously it helps to improve vagal tone. This, in turn, gives the the body a chance to rejuvenate.
Here is a simple mindful breathing exercise. First, make sure to sit comfortably in a chair or on a folded blanket. Then follow this breath pattern:
- Sit upright and close the eyes.
- As you inhale, lift your collarbone and sit straighter.
- As you exhale, soften and relax.
- As you inhale, expand the sides of your rib cage.
- As you exhale, soften and relax.
- As you inhale, expand the front and back of your rib cage.
- As you exhale, soften and relax.
- Repeat for 5-10 minutes.
In addition to mindful breathing, restorative yoga is an ideal way to stimulate the vagus nerve, as it incorporates both the breath and relaxing postures. Here are three beneficial restorative postures.
2. Supported Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)
Sit with legs extended straight, and fold forward over legs. Keep neck and shoulders relaxed. Make sure to support the torso/arms/head with a chair, bolsters or pillows. If the low back is not comfortable, sit on a pillow or folded blanket. Hold for 10-15 minutes, breathing mindfully.
3. Supported Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
Lay flat on the ground with legs bent. Place feet flat on the ground, hips’ width apart. Lift hips, and place a block (or large book) under the low back/pelvis. Rest back down onto the block. Hold for 10-15 minutes, breathing mindfully.
4. Reclined Spinal Twist with Bent Knees (Supta Jathara Parivartanasana)
Lay flat on the ground with legs bent. Place feet flat on the ground, and hold a block between the knees. Lay arms out in a T position. Take bent knees over to one side. Place another block, bolster or folded blanket underneath the knees if they do not rest comfortably to the ground. Turn head away from the knees. Hold 5-10 minutes, breathing mindfully. Then, repeat on the other side.
5. Walking Meditation
Walking meditation is a wonderful practice because you can do it almost anywhere and anytime. It involves very deliberating thinking about doing a series of actions that you normally do automatically. First, find a good location where you can walk back and forth for 10-15 paces, or where you can walk continuously for 10-15 minutes. Walk at whatever pace you’d like, breaking down each step as follows:
- Lift one foot totally off the ground.
- Observe the foot as it swings forward and lowers.
- Observe the foot as it makes contact with the ground, heel first.
- Feel the weight shift onto that foot as the body moves forward.
- Continue for 10-15 minutes, breathing mindfully.
If possible, practice your walking meditation barefoot. This allows you to notice additional sensations as your feet touch the ground.
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