Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Regulation
Your nervous system isn’t just reacting to life — it’s shaping how well you recover, heal, and respond. The vagus nerve is the main communication line between your brain and body. When vagal tone is low, the body stays stuck in stress mode. When it’s supported, your system can shift into rest, repair, and recovery. If you’ve been feeling: - Wired but tired - Unrested after sleep - Easily overwhelmed - Slow to recover from stress This isn’t a mindset issue. It’s a regulation issue. Why Vagal Tone Matters Strong vagal tone means your body can actually rest when you rest. Low tone often shows up as poor sleep, lingering stress, inflammation, digestive issues, and low resilience. Improving tone builds internal reserve so stress doesn’t linger and recovery happens faster. This is foundational. Without regulation, nothing else holds. A Simple 5-Minute Practice Extended Exhale Breathing - Inhale 4 counts - Exhale 8 counts - Practice for 5 minutes, ideally before sleep Why it works:The longer exhale activates the vagus nerve, signaling safety to the nervous system and shifting the body into parasympathetic (healing) mode. Do this nightly for two weeks and notice your baseline change. Explore the Full Teaching 🌱 📂 Radiant Health Class → Vagus Nerve / Vagal Tone As you explore, reflect on this: Where am I managing stress instead of truly recovering from it? Small, consistent signals of safety create real change.