Unlock Inner Calm: 8 Easy Vagus Nerve Exercises

8 Everyday activities that work with your Vagus Nerve.

2:33 Activity 1: Laughter
4:36 Activity 2: Deep Breathing
6:23 Activity 3: Humming
8:38 Activity 4: Gargling
9:14 Activity 5: Singing
10:27 Activity 6: Pet Connection
12:17 Activity 7: Yawning
14:02 Activity 8: Mindful Eating

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Share anything else you find helpful to unlock a sense of calmness :)

Also, here are the timestamps for the different activities.

2:33 Activity 1: Laughter
4:36 Activity 2: Deep Breathing
6:23 Activity 3: Humming
8:38 Activity 4: Gargling
9:14 Activity 5: Singing
10:27 Activity 6: Pet Connection
12:17 Activity 7: Yawning
14:02 Activity 8: Mindful Eating

[nahkalahdeyoung]

I think kyle is my vagus nerve fixer.... because he is the most soothing person ever. 😊

[lmgutier]

All of these were so helpful. I watched 3 videos in a row. I was having a trauma response, with panic attacks, a tension headache, and nausea. I had to stay home from work. I could not stop my body from revolting against me. This was life changing. Thank you.

[Glissycat]

I normally find that I’m too stressed and in fight/flight to find benefit from excersises like these but damn dude your voice is so relaxing and I’m yawning away! Thank you for all you’re doing x

[islandbreeze]

1- Laughter and even fake laughter. Find something that makes you laugh everyday. 2- Deep breathing. Engage the diaphragm. Exhales should be longer than our inhales. The 4/8/7 breath. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 8 sec, exhale for 7 sec. 3- Humming/chanting. 4- Gargling. It activates our vocal cords which stimulates the vagus nerve. 5- Singing: in the shower, while cooking, while taking a walk. 6- Pet connection (your own or someone else's) 7- Yawning. 8- Mindful Eating: to be present with our food.

[kwatness]

Thanks so much. I love these practical suggestions and your calm delivery. ❤

[Kambaba]

Your videos are always the best!!! Thank you Kyle.

[diamondonpurpose]

Thank you for this gentle information video. For the reminder that these exercises should be done often to see the best results

[ievaification]

this is so on time. even your voice is already calming 🙏💚

[deborahjones]

I find that I start yawning as I relax - doing yoga, pranayama, tapping, etc.

[michellechang]

Really appreciate for doing this calming technique video, it really helpful for my anxiety and insomnia especially through your gentle voice, thanks 🙏 !

[thedruiddiaries]

I appreciate that yoo speak in a soft voice and get right into the subject...then broaden to hoyse keepung briefly and then go deeper into the subject. Very, very nice transitions.

Wonderful video. Very heloful. Thank you.

[NicoleKroesche]

Very helpful tips. Every time you said "yawn" I did! I've never noticed that before. Thank you for walking us through this with such a calming presence :)

[sarasmr]

I've had anaphylaxis and now get a lot of anxiety over whether I can breathe. My stomach gets super tense, and I can't find the right muscles to belly breathe because everything is clenched so hard. I think the sniffing/laughing trick might really help me with that! And I am using those calm down buttons in my ears regularly. Thank you so much. 💜💜💜

[minaestergal]

I like your very calm and understendeble way of talking

[Ladida]

I'm regularly working on self directed compassion and when I start to yawn to the point my jaw hurts, cry, hiccuping, burping, get gas, I know that the self treatment hit the soft spot.
Singing helped me to go through a lot of though times.

[StewartCoad]

Kyle is living proof of what he teaches works ... he is soooo calm. He has won me, I intend practicing what he teaches

[JJennipoo]

I really enjoyed your videos and your calming voice. The methods work very fast. I look forward to using them. I sent them to my daughter to help with stress. Thank you so much!

[Water_Serenity]

Your voice is so therapeuticul. It reminds me of the storyteller voice in the fairytale movies💚

[SoulGlowHealing]

Thank you Kyle! Your voice is soothing to listen to