Vagus Nerve Exercises To Rewire Your Brain From Anxiety
Sukie Baxter - Whole Body Revolution・2 minutes read
Anxiety is a persistent nervous system state caused by various factors like stress and trauma, leading to physical symptoms and reduced mobility. Body-based practices and vagus nerve exercises can reprogram the brain to decrease anxiety symptoms.
Insights
- Chronic anxiety can result from various factors like accidents, surgeries, stress, and trauma, impacting both mental and physical health.
- Neuroplasticity offers a pathway to reprogram the brain, potentially reducing anxiety symptoms by engaging in body-based practices and specific exercises targeting the vagus nerve.
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What is anxiety and how does it affect the body?
Anxiety is a nervous system state that can persist even when you are safe. It can be triggered by various factors like accidents, surgeries, stress, and trauma. Anxiety produces physical symptoms such as tightness in the chest, racing heart, and clenched fists. Chronic anxiety can lead to habitual muscle tension and poor mobility.
How can the brain be reprogrammed to reduce anxiety?
Neuroplasticity allows for the reprogramming of the brain to reduce anxiety. Emotions, like anxiety, are subjective interpretations of sensory data sent to the brain. Body-based practices and vagus nerve exercises can help regulate the autonomic nervous system and reduce anxiety symptoms.
What are some exercises to help reduce anxiety?
Two exercises can help reduce anxiety symptoms. The first exercise involves side bending the head and shifting the eyes for 30 seconds on each side. The second exercise focuses on bending the rib cage and shifting the eyes for 30 seconds on each side. These exercises can help reprogram the brain and reduce anxiety.
How does chronic anxiety impact the body?
Chronic anxiety can lead to habitual muscle tension and poor mobility. It produces physical symptoms such as tightness in the chest, racing heart, and clenched fists. Body-based practices can help regulate the autonomic nervous system and reduce anxiety, preventing these negative impacts on the body.
What is the role of the vagus nerve in reducing anxiety?
Vagus nerve exercises can help reprogram the brain and reduce anxiety symptoms. By engaging in exercises that involve the vagus nerve, such as side bending the head and rib cage while shifting the eyes, individuals can regulate their autonomic nervous system and reduce anxiety. This can lead to a decrease in physical symptoms and an overall improvement in mental well-being.
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