I may start sharing more about this process. It plays a huge role in trauma healing and from what I am learning it is the center where healing takes place. It has a connection to the gut and runs up and down the spine – my opinion is it’s connected to our entire body (since it’s part of the nervous system). It’s all connected – trauma – energy stored in the body creating dis-ease. I’ve been reading a book (when I remember – lol – yeah not really) by Deb Dana on Polyvagal Theory and earlier this year completed another book (printed out the exercises). There is a plethora of videos and exercises to help stimulate this nerve. It’s actually been quite the divine journey for me with this one as I have had several people share with me their favorite videos and exercises, tools, etc. It seems to be a collective journey this year to get that nerve functioning again.
I haven’t read the exercise below – but have it saved and wanted to pass it along here. One of the breathing exercises I now do pretty much daily is the 5/2/8 breath – in for 5, hold for 2, out for 8 (I do it through my nose). I also splash cool or cold water on my face in the morning. And I move my head to the right and hold, then back to the left and do the same. There are eye exercises I also do along with this movement. Gargling, humming/singing are also said to stimulate the nerve. That could be why children hum and sing so much – they intuitively know what to do. My girl still does this and it makes my heart relax and smile when I hear her. 🎶
Anyway, I am off to bed – here is the article/exercise. I hope it helps all who are seeking some relief.
We sure need this at this point in our journey. 💖💜
Much love, V.
Reset Your Vagus Nerve in 5 minutes – Energize | Body Current (energizeshanti.com)
