Vagus Nerve Activation | 10 Minute Daily Routines
TLDRThis video script introduces a 10-minute routine designed to activate the vagus nerve, a key component in the body's anti-stress response. The vagus nerve, often referred to as the 'wandering nerve,' is responsible for checking the functionality of major organs and initiating the parasympathetic nervous system. The routine involves a series of abdominal taps and twists, followed by pressing and pumping the belly button with thumbs and fingers to stimulate the nerve. The process is meant to promote relaxation and a sense of calmness, with the potential to alleviate symptoms related to gut tension, such as digestive issues and brain fog. The video emphasizes the scientific basis of the technique and its universal applicability, regardless of background or demographics.
Takeaways
- 🧠 The vagus nerve is a key nerve that originates from the brain and extends throughout the body, playing a crucial role in organ function and the body's stress response.
- 🌐 It is named 'vagus' from Latin, meaning 'wandering', as it covers major organs like a net.
- 📶 The vagus nerve's two main functions are to check organ functionality and to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response.
- 🔍 The belly button is identified as a point of low threshold between the body's exterior and interior, making it an accessible area to stimulate the vagus nerve.
- 🧘♂️ The routine involves sitting comfortably, tapping the abdomen, and massaging the area around the belly button to stimulate the vagus nerve.
- 👐 The process includes using both hands and fingers to apply pressure and perform pumping motions into the belly button to activate the nerve.
- 🔄 Twisting the waist side to side is part of the warm-up to prepare the area for vagus nerve activation.
- 👁️🗨️ It's normal to feel pain or discomfort during the routine, especially in the solar plexus, but relaxation and breathing are encouraged to mitigate this.
- 🌡️ Signs of successfully activating the vagus nerve can include feeling warmth, tingling, saliva production, and a sense of calmness and centeredness.
- 🔄 The routine should be repeated and practiced to gradually reduce gut tension and enhance the body's anti-stress response.
- 👨🏫 The video suggests that for a more in-depth experience, one could attend a local body and brain yoga studio for an hour-long educational class.
Q & A
What is the vagus nerve and what does it do?
-The vagus nerve is a nerve that originates from the brain and extends throughout the body, enveloping major organs like a net. It has two main functions: to check the proper functioning of organs by sending signals from the brain and to kick-start the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's anti-stress, rest, and digest response.
How does activating the vagus nerve help with stress?
-Activating the vagus nerve can turn on the body's anti-stress response, which helps to promote a state of rest and digestion, effectively reducing stress levels.
Why is the belly button area significant in activating the vagus nerve?
-The belly button area is significant because it represents a point where the threshold between the outside and inside of the body is the lowest and thinnest, making it easier to stimulate the vagus nerve that surrounds the intestines.
What is the first step in the routine to activate the vagus nerve?
-The first step in the routine is to sit comfortably with feet flat on the floor, spine straight, and to tap the lower belly underneath the belly button to open up the area for stimulating the vagus nerve.
How many times should one tap their belly button in the initial step of the routine?
-In the initial step of the routine, one should tap their belly button 30 times.
What is the purpose of placing the hands on the belly button and above it?
-Placing the hands on the belly button and above it helps to stimulate the vagus nerve by tapping in areas that are more accessible and less blocked by bone or fat.
How many times should one tap the belly button and above it after the initial tapping?
-After the initial tapping, one should tap the belly button and above it 50 times.
What does the waist twisting motion in the routine aim to achieve?
-The waist twisting motion aims to open the midsection and prepare the area for further stimulation of the vagus nerve by twisting the muscles.
How many times should one twist their waist in the routine?
-In the routine, one should twist their waist 30 times.
What is the final step of the routine to activate the vagus nerve?
-The final step of the routine involves using both thumbs to push into the belly button and make little pumps, stimulating the vagus nerve deeply.
How many times should one use their thumbs to stimulate the belly button in the final step?
-In the final step, one should use their thumbs to stimulate the belly button 30 times.
What are some signs that the vagus nerve activation routine is working?
-Signs that the routine is working include feeling saliva in the mouth, warmth in the hands and feet, tingling in the hands, and a sense of calmness and centeredness in the brain.
What should one do after completing the routine?
-After completing the routine, one should rest their hands on their knees, close their eyes, and feel the changes in their body, comparing the sensations to how they felt before starting the routine.
Why is it important to continue practicing the routine even if the initial results are not felt?
-It is important to continue practicing because as the gut gets looser with repetition, one will be able to stimulate deeper into the vagus nerve and more effectively trigger the anti-stress response.
How does the routine relate to the concept of 'gut tension'?
-The routine addresses gut tension, which can cause digestive issues or brain fog. By loosening up the intestines and reducing tension, the routine helps to activate the vagus nerve more effectively.
What is the significance of the 'peace sign' technique in the routine?
-The 'peace sign' technique involves using two fingers to push deeper into the belly button, allowing for an even deeper stimulation of the vagus nerve and potentially a stronger anti-stress response.
How many times should one use the 'peace sign' technique in the routine?
-In the routine, one should use the 'peace sign' technique and push into the belly button 30 times.
What does the instructor suggest for those interested in a more in-depth experience?
-The instructor suggests visiting a local body and brain yoga studio for a full one-hour educational class to gain a more in-depth experience.
Outlines
🧠 Introduction to the Vagus Nerve and Its Functions
The video begins with an introduction to the vagus nerve, a critical nerve that originates in the brain and extends throughout the body, covering major organs like a net. The term 'vagus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'wandering.' The nerve serves two primary functions: first, it checks the proper functioning of organs by sending signals from the brain, such as a heart check-up; second, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's rest and digest, or anti-stress, response. The video emphasizes the difficulty of directly stimulating the vagus nerve due to its location behind bones and fat but highlights the belly button as a sensitive point for activation. The routine starts with a comfortable sitting position, followed by tapping the lower belly to stimulate the vagus nerve, with a count to 30 to ensure the area is sufficiently activated.
🤲 Activating the Vagus Nerve Through Abdominal Tapping and Twisting
This paragraph continues the routine by instructing the viewer to place their hands on the belly button and above it, on the diaphragm, to stimulate the vagus nerve further. The video suggests tapping these areas 50 times, which may cause some discomfort, especially in the solar plexus area, but encourages relaxation and maintaining a loose gut to avoid tensing the body. Following the tapping, the viewer is guided to twist their waist side to side, opening the midsection and potentially feeling the spine move. This twisting motion is recommended to be done 30 times to further activate the vagus nerve and prepare the body for the next steps of the routine.
👐 Advanced Techniques for Vagus Nerve Stimulation
The final paragraph introduces more advanced techniques for stimulating the vagus nerve. It starts with a warm-up recap and then proceeds to instruct the viewer on stacking their hands, with the dominant hand underneath, and using the thumb to push into the belly button while making pumping motions. This action is to be repeated 30 times and then with both thumbs for an even stronger activation. The video also suggests using two fingers shaped like a peace sign to push into the belly button for a deeper sensation. The viewer is encouraged to feel for signs of activation, such as saliva in the mouth, warmth in the hands and feet, or a sense of calmness and centeredness. The paragraph concludes with a moment of rest, eyes closed, to reflect on the changes felt in the body after performing the routine.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Vagus Nerve
💡Parasympathetic Nervous System
💡Anti-stress Response
💡Belly Button
💡Tapping
💡Diaphragm
💡Twisting
💡Thumb Pressure
💡Two-Finger Technique
💡Relaxation
💡Body and Brain Yoga
Highlights
Introduction to the vagus nerve and its functions.
The vagus nerve's role in checking organ functionality and activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
The belly button as the point with the lowest threshold to activate the vagus nerve.
Instructions for sitting comfortably and tapping the lower belly to open the area for vagus nerve stimulation.
Tapping sequence for 30 counts to stimulate the vagus nerve.
Placing hands on the belly button and above the stomach to stimulate the vagus nerve.
Tapping the belly button and above for 50 counts to enhance vagus nerve activation.
Massaging the abdomen after tapping to aid relaxation.
Twisting the waist side to side to open the midsection for further vagus nerve activation.
Twisting sequence for 30 counts to warm up the area for vagus nerve activation.
Technique of using the dominant hand's thumb to push into the belly button and pump for 30 counts.
Using both thumbs to push into the belly button for a stronger vagus nerve activation.
Using two fingers in a 'peace sign' shape to push deeper into the belly button for enhanced stimulation.
Instructions to rest hands and close eyes to feel changes in the body post-exercise.
Observing physical and mental changes after the routine, such as warmth, tingling, or a sense of calmness.
Advice for those with gut tension to continue practicing for deeper vagus nerve stimulation.
Emphasis on the universality of the vagus nerve and its role in the anti-stress response.
Invitation to experience a full one-hour educational class at a local Body and Brain Yoga studio.
Transcripts
Browse More Related Video
Vagus Nerve Massage For Stress And Anxiety Relief
Vagus Nerve Stimulation – 3 Tricks to Stop Anxiety Fast
5 Easy Ways to STIMULATE THE VAGUS NERVE
Unlock Inner Calm: 8 Easy Vagus Nerve Exercises
Vagus Nerve Reset - Quickly Stop Stress & Anxiety
BRAIN TAPPING for Headaches, Migraines, Brain Fog | 10 Minute Daily Routines
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)
Thanks for rating: