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Humming Meditation For Vagus Nerve Stimulation

by Tonya Phillips

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
13

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode? This gentle vagus nerve meditation is designed to help you calm your nervous system, regulate your energy, and return to a grounded state — using the simple power of your own breath and voice. In this guided nervous system regulation practice, you’ll ease into stillness through breathwork, gentle body awareness, and extended humming — including an invitation to hum your favorite song. Humming activates the vagus nerve and signals safety to the body, making it one of the most accessible tools for anxiety relief and stress reduction. Perfect for: - Vagus nerve stimulation - Meditation for anxiety - Somatic healing and nervous system reset - Emotional regulation - Morning mindfulness or midday overwhelm No fancy tools, no pressure to be perfect — just a few moments of peace, wherever you are. Come as you are. Your hum can sound like magic. Your breath can bring you home.

AnxietyMeditationVagus NerveStressBreathworkBody AwarenessEmotional RegulationMindfulnessSomatic HealingSelf SoothingHumming MeditationNervous System RegulationSelf Soothing TechniquesMindful BreathingPresent Moment FocusFavorite Song HummingDaily Mindfulness Practice

Transcript

Hi darling,

Wherever you are right now,

Pause.

Take a moment for you.

Whether you're in your car or facing the kitchen,

Wherever life finds you,

This space is yours.

Today we're going to hum.

Yep,

Simple,

Real,

A little weird,

But powerful.

This isn't about fixing anything.

It's about calming your body one hum at a time.

Start with a deep breath in through your nose,

And let it out through your mouth.

Let's do it again,

Slower this time.

Inhale through the nose,

And exhale through the mouth.

Drop your shoulders,

Unclench your jaw.

Let your belly soften,

Even if your to-do list is anything but soft today.

Feel your body,

Feel the ground holding you.

Let yourself arrive fully in this moment,

Just as you are.

Now take another breath in,

And as you exhale,

Begin to hum.

No need to rush.

Let the sound vibrate through your throat,

Chest,

And jaw.

This vibration is your nervous system's love language.

Keep breathing in,

And humming it out.

Your humming can sound like magic.

It can sound like peace.

Even if it's soft,

Shaky,

Or a little off-key,

Your body knows what to do with it.

Now hum the tune of your favorite song,

The one you know by heart,

The one that lives in your bones.

Maybe it's beautiful,

Maybe it's silly,

Doesn't matter.

This moment is just for you.

I'll leave you here for a few,

So you can hum it out.

Feel that you are doing it.

You're calming your body with your own breath,

Your own voice,

Your own rhythm.

No matter the tune,

You can come back to it anytime.

You can do this anytime,

In your car,

In the shower,

While waiting on coffee.

This isn't about being perfect,

It's about being present,

And sometimes humming your favorite tune is all it takes to remind your body,

I'm safe,

I'm here,

I've got me.

So take one more deep breath in,

And let it out with a final gentle hum.

Now let the silence settle around you.

Notice how your body feels,

Maybe a little softer,

A little more steady.

You showed up,

You tuned in,

And you chose peace over pressure.

And even if the rest of your day gets messy,

You'll know how to find your way back to calm,

One hum at a time.

Meet your Teacher

Tonya PhillipsTaylorsville, KY 40071, USA

4.8 (4)

Recent Reviews

Pamela

December 22, 2025

This humming practice was a great reset. So simple! Thank you.💖

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