Balance Your Vagus Nervous System With These Easy Techniques

The way you breathe can have a big impact on your health.

When you breathe more shallow and quick, you are sending a message of stress and anxiety to your body.

This can lead to a number of health problems. Take a few minutes each day to practice deep breathing.

In our blog we go over 3 examples of breathwork exercises. This can help to improve your overall health and well-being.

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There are many different ways to practice proper breathing. Some common techniques include:

• Diaphragmatic breathing: This is the most natural way to breathe. It involves breathing from the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. To do this, sit or lie down in a comfortable position and place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. As you breathe in, your abdomen should rise and your chest should remain still. As you breathe out, your abdomen should fall and your chest should remain still.

• Box breathing: This is a simple technique that can be done anywhere. To do it, sit or stand in a comfortable position and inhale for 4 counts, hold your breath for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, and hold your breath for 4 counts. Repeat this cycle 4-5 times.

• Alternate nostril breathing: This is a more advanced technique that can help to balance the body's energy. To do it, sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close your right nostril with your right thumb. Inhale through your left nostril for 4 counts. Close your left nostril with your ring finger and exhale through your right nostril for 4 counts. Repeat this cycle 4-5 times, then switch sides and do the same thing.

Which of these techniques resonated the most with you?