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.
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