Polyvagal theory-based exercises to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and shift from stress to safety.
Choose an exercise to activate your vagus nerve:
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body, connecting your brain to your gut. It controls your "rest and digest" response. Polyvagal Theory (Dr. Stephen Porges) explains how we shift between three nervous system states:
These exercises help you move from sympathetic/dorsal states back to the ventral vagal "safe" state by directly stimulating the vagus nerve.