Try this easy, 1-minute vagus nerve reset exercise (demonstrated in the video below) designed to relieve stress and anxiety by restoring the social engagement state referenced in Polyvagal Theory developed by Stephen Porges.
Vagus nerve exercises turn off fight or flight in the sympathetic nervous system to release trauma stored in the body. By stimulating the vagus nerve, you can send a message to your body that it’s time to relax and de-stress, which leads to long-term improvements in mood, well-being and resilience.
"This is real! I have had a really painful neck injury for a year now and nothing I ever tried relieved the pain: stretching, strengthening, massaging, better posture, better diet. But this, this simple exercise just relieved some of my pain. Not all of it, but it works and very noticeably increases my mobility. Thank you Sukie you are an angel 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼" -Video Commenter