Vagus Nerve Soothing

This practice supports vagus nerve regulation through gentle awareness of facial, throat, and chest sensations. By offering subtle signals of safety, the nervous system naturally shifts toward a calmer state.

No stimulation techniques or forced exercises are used. Regulation happens through presence and repetition.

BEST FOR
• Anxiety and tension
• Nervous system calming
• Emotional overwhelm
• Vagus nerve support

VOICE CREDIT
Pedro Nassif

Transcript

This practice supports the vagus nerve by offering the body clear signals of safety.

Nothing needs to be stimulated,

Nothing needs to be forced.

The vagus nerve responds to subtle information,

To tone,

To rhythm,

To gentleness.

Begin by noticing your face,

The muscles around the eyes,

The cheeks,

The jaw.

Allow these areas to soften slightly if they are ready.

No effort is required.

Bring attention to the throat and chest.

Notice the space where the breath moves.

As awareness stays here,

The body receives a message.

There is no threat,

There is no need to prepare.

Let the shoulders drop by a small amount,

Not all at once.

Only enough to signal ease.

The nervous system responds to these signals automatically.

Heart rate adjusts,

Breath lengthens,

Muscles release.

You do not need to make this happen.

Your role is simply to notice.

Stay with the sensation of warmth or heaviness in the upper body.

If thoughts appear,

Let them pass.

Return attention to physical sensation.

This is how soothing works.

Quiet,

Subtle,

Consistent.

The vagus nerve learns through repetition,

Through moments of gentle awareness like this one.

You can return to these sensations whenever the body feels activated.

For now,

Remain here.

Let the system continue settling on its own.