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8 results (expanded search) for "vagus-nerve"
Psychological
Box Breathing 4-4-4-4
Four equal-length breath segments to regulate your nervous system in five minutes.
Psychological
Soothing Self-Touch
Place hand on heart or cheek 2 min — your body knows kindness.
Psychological
Self-Hug Exercise
Hug yourself 20 sec — nervous system responds like others' hugs.
Psychological
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathe so belly rises (not chest) — turns off nervous stress system.
Parenting
Bunny Breath
A playful breathing technique for kids 3-7: three short bunny sniffs, then one long exhale.
Parenting
Co-Regulation Through Breath
Calm yourself first — your nervous system calms the child's via physiological synchronization.
Psychological
Voo Vocalization
Long low "Voo" sounds stimulate vagus nerve and calm heart.
Psychological
Vagus Nerve Neck Stretch
Simple head tilt 30 sec each side activates vagus nerve.