Vagus Nerve Reset: Exercises vs Stimulation Device (Nuropod Review)

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Vagus Nerve Reset Exercises vs Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

If you’re feeling stressed, having anxious thoughts, or your body just won’t chill out, these are symptoms you may be dealing with a dysregulated nervous system.

The good news is, there’s one nerve, called the vagus nerve, that can reset your nervous system in minutes, so you can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and make you feel human again.

On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’ll show the best vagus nerve reset exercises you can do, as well as reviewing a brand new vagus nerve stimulation device called the Nuropod, that does it effortlessly for you.

To be respectful of your time, I’ve included jump to links to each section in the table of contents below.

Table Of Contents – Jump To Links

Before we jump into the top vagus nerve reset exercises, let me quickly explain what the vagus nerve is and the most common signs of dysfunction.

Vagus Nerve Function And Location

Think of the vagus nerve as your body’s secret highway that carries signals between your brain and body.

The vagus nerve starts in your brainstem, then runs down your neck, through your chest, and into your stomach to connect to your heart, lungs, and gut.

When traffic flows smoothly, stress goes down, digestion improves, and you actually feel human instead of a wired-up robot.

But when that road’s jammed, you feel anxiety, poor sleep, and stomach issues can hit hard.

Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Symptoms

Here are the most common vagus nerve dysfunction symptoms:

• Anxious thoughts
• Poor sleep
• Digestive issues
• Feeling constantly stressed

The good news?

It can be fixed by incorporating vagus nerve reset exercises into your daily routine, or you can fix it effortlessly by using a vagus nerve stimulation device, like the Nuropod.

Before I share how to use the Nuropod, let’s first talk about the best free ways to stimulate your vagus nerve.

Vagus Nerve Reset Stimulation Music, Meditation, And Breathing Exercises

If you want to instantly calm your stress and reset your nervous system, your breath holds the key.

In my experience, I find pairing vagus nerve breathing exercises with guided meditation using background healing music frequencies creates the ultimate trifecta for resetting my vagus nerve.

Here are my go-to breathing exercises:

1. Diaphragmatic Deep Belly Breathing

Here’s how to do deep belly diaphragmatic breathing properly:

1. Inhale through your nose, while filling your belly with air for 4 seconds.
2. Then exhale for 6 seconds as your belly flattens.
3. Repeat.

2. 4-4-4 Box Breathing

Here’s how to do the 4-4-4-4 box breathing technique properly:

1. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.
2. Hold the breathe for 4 seconds.
3. Exhale for 4 seconds.
4. Hold your breathe for 4 seconds.
5. Repeat.

I like following the guided vagus nerve meditations and yoga nidra meditations from a fellow YouTube creator called Chibs.

You can try following a 5, 10, or 20 minute guided vagus nerve meditation or yoga nidra with background music healing frequencies, featuring 20–30 Hz binaural beats or sound bowls in the morning to set your day, or in the evening to unwind after a long day.

Also, humming or making the “ohm” sound with your jaw relaxed and gap between your teeth for 2–5 minutes, gargling, or singing can also help reset the vagus nerve.

Vagus Nerve Reset Exercises: Neck Stretches And Eye Movement Techniques

The following neck stretches and eye movement techniques can stimulate vagus nerve pathways to activate the parasympathetic “rest and reset” response.

Shout out to fellow YouTuber Sukie Baxter, who taught me how to do a few of these exercises, via watching her videos.

1. Neck & Rib Cage Stretch With Eye Movement

This neck and rig cage stretch with eye movement relieves neck tension and helps shift your nervous system into a calm state.

To do this:

1. Sit comfortably on a chair or floor.
2. Place your left hand on top of your head and tilt your left ear toward your left shoulder.
3. Place your right hand on the left side of your rib cage and gently pull to create a backward “C” shape with your spine.
4. Keep your head still and move your eyes up to the right.
5. Hold for 30 seconds or more.
6. Then release and repeat on the other side.

2. Vagus Nerve SCM Stretch

The vagus nerve SCM stretch reduces tension in the neck and can help with migraines or headaches.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Lie face down on a soft floor or mat.
2. Place elbows under shoulders with hands flat on the floor.
3. Use the muscles on the side of your neck to turn your head and look over your shoulder.
4. Hold for 30 seconds, then release.
5. Repeat on the other side.

3. Vagus Nerve Eye Movement Exercise

The vagus nerve eye movement exercise stimulates the vagus nerve.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
2. Interlace fingers behind your head to cradle your skull.
3. Move your eyes to one side without moving your head and hold for 30 seconds.
4. Release and repeat on the other side.

If you feel a yawning or swallowing sensation while doing these exercises, it is a positive sign your vagus nerve is being stimulated.

4 Vagus Nerve Stimulation Massages For The Ears

Try these 4 vagus nerve stimulation ear massages to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

1: Ear Massage: Ear Ridge Circles

1. Place your finger gently on the ear ridge just above your ear canal.
2. Apply light pressure and move your finger in small circles, sliding the skin as you go.
3. Repeat for 30 seconds, then repeat on the other ear.

2: Ear Massage: Ear Canal Circles

1. Place your finger gently on your ear canal.
2. With your palm facing behind you, press your finger lightly toward the back of your head.
3. Gently move your finger in small circular motions, sliding the skin as you go.
4. Repeat for 30 seconds, then repeat on the other ear.

3: Ear Massage: Ear Pull

1. Gently grab your ear and pull it outward and away from your skull for 10 seconds or more.
2. Release then gently pull your ear down for 10 seconds or more.
3. Then lastly, gently pull your ear up for 10 seconds or more.
4. Repeat on the other ear.

4. Ear Massage: Skin Behind The Ear

1. Place your finger on the skin behind your ear, between your ear and hairline.
2. Gently pull the skin upward and hold for 10 seconds or more.
3. Then pull the skin downward and hold for 10 seconds or more.
4. Finally, pull the skin backward toward the back of your head and hold for 10 seconds or more.
5. Repeat on the other ear.

Try this in the morning, before bed, or anytime you have a headache or need to release tension in your neck or jaw.

Best Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device? Nuropod Review

There’s a vagus nerve stimulation device that can reset your nervous system so you can effortlessly reduce stress, relax, and feel calm.

The Nuropod is a wearable, non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device that flips your body from fight-or-flight mode into chill mode, without any work.

I’ve been using it for the past week, and my deep sleep scores have improved and I’ve been waking up without feeling groggy.

I also just feel much more relaxed.

It’s hard to describe, but it’s just a feeling of calmness.

Here’s how easy it is to use the Nuropod:

1. Moisten your left tragus with water to improve conductivity.
2. Place the ear piece firmly on your left tragus and wrap the wire behind your ear.
3. Press the power button.
4. Set your session length.
5. Adjust the energy until you feel a comfortable pulse (I started around level 21-22, but it varies)
6. A solid blue light confirms the Nuropod is active.

The optimal sweet spot is 15-30 minutes a session, 1-2 times per day.

I do 30 minutes in the morning while I work to boost my focus, then 30 minutes before bed to unwind and fall asleep faster.

The best part is, unlike other active vagus nerve reset stimulation exercises, the Nuropod is passive, meaning you don’t need to do anything.

Simply wear it while you’re working, watching TV, or cooking dinner.

Nuropod is the most studied wearable Vagus Nerve Stimulation device, and it’s been featured in the Netflix: Don’t Die Documentary.

It’s proven in 50+ clinical studies, including Harvard and UCLA, and already has been recommended by 1000+ health professionals worldwide.

With 0 serious adverse events in studies to date, Nuropod’s proprietary ear stimulation avoids side effects associated with neck stimulation, like painful muscle spasms or heart rhythm issues.

If you’re looking for the best vagus nerve stimulation device for stress, sleep, or focus, the Nuropod is the easiest way to regulate your nervous system.

Here’s the discount link and coupon code to the Nuropod.

It also comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.

Alright, that’s your complete vagus nerve reset guide!

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To continue your transformation, go check out this video post next where I talk Nervous System 101: Reset, Heal, and Regulate Naturally.

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