Vagal toning exercises

The Vagus nerve is one of the longest running nerves in the body. The vagus nerve is a part of the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest

For many years, the autonomic nervous system was thought to have two branches, a sympathetic branch for revving up and a parasympathetic branch for calming down.According to Stephen Porge’s Polyvagal theory, the human autonomic (automatic) nervous system has 3 branches that have evolved over time:The Ventral (Front) Vagal Branch, part of the parasympathetic nervous system, is responsible for social engagement when you feel safe, but is switched off when you sense danger. The Sympathetic…

The Autistic and ADHD nervous system is often rigid and dysregulated. Click here to learn about it and how to become more flexible.

Vagal tone is the ability of the ventral vagus nerve to regulate the heart beat. It is referred to in medical literature as “cardiac vagal tone.” Vagal tone is measured by tracking heart-rate and…

Dr. Lindsey Schmidt on Instagram: "More Vagal Toning ⬇️ ✨ I do this 4-5 rounds, or when I yawn, have more saliva, or let out a deep sigh. If moving the eyes makes you dizzy, take that part out for now. ✨ 📍 SAVE this post for reference, ➡️ comment VAGAL for two more vagal toning activities I do in video format! I’ll send them straight to your messenger! Being stuck in a fight or flight state - aka our sympathetic (fight, flight or freeze) nervous system is turned on - can cause us to…

Affecting vagal tone and stimulating the vagus nerve is easier than you think. Learn all about it here and use this technique to calm your nervous system.

Inside this post, I teach you what your vagus nerve is, why it's important and 5 free ways to stimulate your vagus nerve.

Finding poses that fit in a sequence for yoga and the vagus nerve isn’t difficult, but finding the right approach can be. As students come from a variety of backgrounds and abilities, directi…