Dorsal vagus nerve

Did you know that your body has a built-in system for shifting between calm, stress, and shutdown? It’s all thanks to the vagus nerve - and Polyvagal Theory helps explain how it works. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory shows us that our nervous system has three main modes:
✨ Safe & Social (Ventral Vagal) – When you feel calm, connected, and ready to engage with others. This is your happy, peaceful state.
🔥 Fight-or-Flight (Sympathetic) – When stress kicks in, your body…

When do you feel safe? When are you on guard? If you feel safe except when there is an actual threat to your safety, then you have high vagal tone. If you feel guarded most or all of the time, even…

The vagal tone is just like a cell phone signal from your vagus nerve. Sometimes it gets weak. Here's how to improve your vagal tone.

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. It originates in the brainstem and connects to multiple organs including the heart, lu…

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The autonomic nervous system is a control system that regulates bodily functions, over which we have no control such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response etc. The basi…

Your vagus nerve (also called the vagal nerve) is one of the 12 cranial nerves, which are nerves that start in the brain and control most body functions.

Easy tips to stimulate the vagus nerve and get your parasympathetic nervous system to kick in after long term stress

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The vagal nerve controls most functions of the body and mind. It has one job: to keep us alive at all costs. Causing pain, discomfort, and chronic illness

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body and a key player in the parasympathetic nervous system 🌿, which is responsible for the "rest and digest" functions. It runs from the brainstem to various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive system, playing a crucial role in maintaining balance in the body. Stimulating the vagus nerve through practices like deep breathing, meditation, or cold exposure 🌬️🧘‍♀️❄️ can help improve both physical and mental well-being!

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Primal Trust™ - Dr. Cathleen King on Instagram: "Understanding the Vagal States: Disrupted vs. Healthy Our vagus nerve is central to how we navigate stress, safety, and connection. On the left, you’ll find symptoms of a disrupted vagal state (dorsal vagal), where our body shuts down or feels overwhelmed by stress. It’s that sense of being stuck, disconnected, or even numb. On the right, we highlight what it feels like to be in a healthy vagal state (ventral vagal). This is where we…