Bookmark and practice any time you need to self regulate. Our vagus...
Dr. Nicole LePera@Theholisticpsyc
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Feb 01, 2025
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Bookmark and practice any time you need to self regulate.
Our vagus nerve runs through the neck. Stretching your neck and using your eye movement sends a powerful signal of safety to the body.
Your body will start to naturally release sympathetic (fight or flight energy) and you’ll slowly go into a parasympathetic state.
Keep breathing. Repeat on both sides.
You’ve just let your body do its magic of self soothing.
Share with anyone who teaches, runs therapy groups, works with children, addiction recovery centers or people trying to heal complex trauma.
Our vagus nerve runs through the neck. Stretching your neck and using your eye movement sends a powerful signal of safety to the body.
Your body will start to naturally release sympathetic (fight or flight energy) and you’ll slowly go into a parasympathetic state.
Keep breathing. Repeat on both sides.
You’ve just let your body do its magic of self soothing.
Share with anyone who teaches, runs therapy groups, works with children, addiction recovery centers or people trying to heal complex trauma.