Engage Your Vagus Nerve: Breathing And Restorative Techniques For Relaxation, Insomnia, Chronic Illness, Pain And Limbic System Dysfunction
It seems like everyone is talking about vagal nerve theory these days, and stress and chronic illness may be at an all-time high. Many individuals are seeking alternatives to traditional "talk" therapy to address their mental, physical, and spiritual needs. Worries about the long-term impact of chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia are a topic of concern for many of my somatic psychotherapy and coaching clients.
A brief explanation of Vagal theory
The Vagus Nerve, which means "wandering nerve" in Latin, is a cranial nerve that extends from the brainstem (the lower part of the human brain) to the ears, travels down the front of the neck, and reaches all the way to the gut and intestines. the way into th The vagal nerve theory suggests that the vagus nerve, which is the longest cranial nerve in the body, plays a central role in regulating various bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, immune response, and stress management. It acts as a key pathway for communication between the brain and the body's organs.
In particular, the theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and recovery after stress. Stimulation of the vagus nerve has been linked to improved emotional regulation, reduced inflammation, and even therapeutic effects for conditions like depression and anxiety.
The vagus nerve is thought to help mediate the body's "rest and digest" responses, counteracting the "fight or flight" reactions driven by the sympathetic nervous system.
Vagal Nerve exercises to address insomnia
Vagal nerve exercises may help with insomnia, particularly because they stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and counteracts the stress response. By activating the vagus nerve, these exercises can help reduce anxiety, calm the mind, and improve sleep quality.
A few stressful, sleepless nights can easily spiral into a regular problem as clients develop a negative relationship with the evening, bedtime, and sleep. Many will seek the help of a psychiatrist to obtain prescription medications to break the cycle. It is not a bad option in the short term, but it is less than ideal as a long-term solution. I always recommend lifestyle modifications and attempts at simple environmental changes first. Before we move to information about engaging your vagus nerve and the relaxation response, let's clear the path to creating an optimal environment for sleep.
How can you modify your environment to promote better sleep?
In addition to dimming the lights and reducing evening electronic stimulation, some helpful evening rituals include the following:
meditation
focused breathing
biofeedback
guided imagery
progressive muscle relaxation
restorative yoga
gentle stretching to release tension in the body
a warm bath
a soothing warm drink such as milk, nut milk or non-caffeinated tea
herbs and homeopathic support
Preparing for your evening relaxation begins during the day. How are you breathing during the day?
You might not realize that during your busy day, your breathing has become shallow. Your thoughts may also contribute to this process. Negative thoughts, feelings, demands, the energy of others, and pressure create tension in your body—at this point, you are inhaling longer than you're exhaling. The goal is to help you observe and notice this process throughout your day.
Poor breathing patterns, particularly those associated with stress, can create a vicious cycle of nervous system dysregulation, where the sympathetic nervous system remains overactive, and the parasympathetic system remains underactive. This leads to chronic stress, heightened emotional responses, anxiety, and poor emotional regulation—all of which are processed by the limbic system. Regular, deep, and mindful breathing can be a powerful tool to break this cycle, reducing the impact on both the nervous and limbic systems, fostering emotional balance, and improving overall well-being.
Here's a breakdown of how unhelpful breathing during the day impacts our nervous system affecting sleep:
Impact on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS):
The ANS is divided into the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which are responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and stress responses.
Shallow or rapid breathing: When you breathe rapidly or shallowly, which is common in stressful situations or poor breathing habits, this activates the sympathetic nervous system. This is the "fight-or-flight" system, which is designed to prepare the body for danger by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. Chronic activation of the SNS leads to increased stress, anxiety, and the depletion of the body's resources, making it harder to relax and recover.
Breathing through the mouth: Mouth breathing, especially in response to stress or during physical activity, can also disrupt the balance of the ANS. It can lead to less efficient oxygen exchange and less activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for "rest and digest" functions. The result is an overactive stress response and less capacity for relaxation and recovery.
Breath holding or irregular breathing: Holding the breath or having irregular breathing patterns (like gasping or panting) can trigger a stress response and impair the body's ability to self-regulate, leading to heightened anxiety, physical tension, and fatigue.
Impact on the Limbic System:
The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in processing emotions, memory, and behavior. It includes structures like the amygdala, which plays a key role in detecting and responding to threats, and the hippocampus, which is involved in memory formation.
Chronic stress response: Poor breathing often leads to chronic activation of the stress response (via the SNS), which over time can hyperactivate the amygdala. The amygdala's job is to process emotions and signal danger. If it's constantly being triggered by shallow breathing or a "fight-or-flight" state, it can lead to heightened emotional responses, anxiety, and difficulty managing stress.
Emotional regulation difficulties: The prefrontal cortex (part of the brain involved in decision-making and emotional regulation) can also be impacted by poor breathing patterns. Chronic stress and improper breathing may reduce the prefrontal cortex's ability to regulate emotional reactions, making it harder to maintain emotional balance or respond to situations with calmness.
Reduced hippocampal function: Chronic stress and poor breathing may also affect the hippocampus, which is involved in memory consolidation and the regulation of emotions. Long-term stress can shrink the hippocampus, impairing memory, learning, and the ability to process emotions in a balanced way.
Cortical and Hormonal Effects:
Cortisol production: Chronic poor breathing and stress often lead to elevated cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone. Over time, this can create a feedback loop in which high cortisol levels impair brain function, exacerbate anxiety, and reduce the body’s ability to recover from stress.
Breathing as a regulatory tool: Conversely, controlled, deep breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels, calming the amygdala, and enhancing emotional regulation. Without this type of balanced breathing, the body stays in a state of heightened arousal and emotional dysregulation.
Somatic Effects:
Chronic poor breathing can also lead to physical changes in the body that affect both the nervous and limbic systems:
Muscle tension: Shallow breathing can increase tension in the muscles, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and chest. This can reinforce the fight-or-flight response, creating a cycle of physical and emotional stress.
Reduced oxygen supply: Shallow or inefficient breathing means less oxygen reaches the brain, which can impair cognitive function and emotional stability. The brain needs a steady supply of oxygen to function optimally, and poor breathing can create a state of cognitive fog, anxiety, and emotional instability.
the importance of Winding down at night:
You may not know about the importance of enlisting your diaphragm and lungs to relax your nervous system. As you go about your day, you need your sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to help with metabolism and keep you alert. This helps you manage the demands of the day. Necessary. However, as you move towards the evening, your body needs to power down. No alarms are needed. it's the time to unwind, relax, and begin to conserve energy. This is how the process of cellular renewal and healing occurs—at night, while you sleep. Enter the parasympathetic nervous system, or PNS, your restoration ally. Your autonomic nervous system, or ANS regulates vital organ function, but both aspects of the PNS and SNS have important jobs.
With every inhale, you activate the SNS. This energizing function speeds up the heart rate and prepares the body for activity and alertness. When you exhale, the PNS is turned on which then activates the vagus nerve. Learn to lengthen the exhale!
This slows the heart rate. When you exhale, especially when you consciously lengthen your exhale, this calms your nervous system and creates a natural sedation. Yes, drug-free, natural sedation is available to you, and as you practice this technique, you will begin to activate your vagus nerve, which will help calm and heal your nervous system.
If you already have a regular yoga, meditation, or pranayama practice, you know that deep inhalation energizes and invigorates, while the process of exhalation calms, de-stresses, and grounds the body and nervous system.
Experienced yoga practitioners already know how to work with these states and can activate deep relaxation or states of high energy. If you're trying to manage conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and depression, it's helpful to know how to breathe with intention and purpose. Concerning general health, lack of stimulation can contribute to depression, while over-stimulation can lead to anxiety and insomnia. Certain medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol use, sugar, uncontrolled stress, and poor lifestyle habits can contribute to emotional health challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, it's good to know that you may be able to support positive health changes by focusing just on your breathing! How powerful is that?
the following simple breathing technique of extending the exhale will activate your vagus nerve and Parasympathetic Nervous System...
In bed with your room free from distractions, light, and noise, settle in and allow your body to relax into the comfort of your bed.
Breathe slowly, deeply, and evenly at a relaxed pace. Connect to your body by placing hands on your belly or heart. When ready, take even deeper breaths, inhale and exhale evenly.
When you're ready, continue inhaling for 4-7 counts and exhale for 6-10 counts. Do whatever ratio feels comfortable but extend the exhale. Feel your belly rise as you inhale slowly, enjoy the fall of your belly as you exhale. Slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing and extending the exhale activate the vagus nerve and the relaxation response.
Noise in the mind and environment is normal and just something to work with not avoid. As you deepen into relaxation, you may begin to observe your thoughts. Notice the sounds in your environment and various sensations in the body. As you do this, gently bring your awareness back to the rhythm of the breath.
When the sun greets you in the morning, you can consider lengthening the inhalation to energize your body, as needed throughout the day to activate the SNS, giving you the necessary energy to move through your day. When you feel stressed take a pause during your day to reactivate your PNS.
Cheat sheet...
Longer inhale for energy and alertness
Longer exhale to activate the vagus nerve and relaxation response
Helpful information for individuals with trauma, chronic disease, pain and nervous system dysfunction:
Unfortunately, modern medicine fails when it comes to treating chronic illness and its root causes. Chronic illnesses, such as anxiety, IBS, chronic pain, and autoimmune diseases, as examples, often persist due to traditional medical approaches that focus solely on symptom management without addressing root causes. Somatic awareness practices offer a holistic alternative, emphasizing the mind-body connection and utilizing practices like breathwork, movement, and body awareness to alleviate and resolve chronic health conditions. By reducing stress, improving body awareness, and facilitating emotional release, somatic work empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing journey. This approach provides symptom relief and promotes long-term health and well-being by addressing the deeper sources of illness.
If you struggle with mystery, difficult-to-treat illnesses, chronic pain, and other health concerns, somatic practices in addition to supportive psychotherapy can offer powerful healing support. Somatic practices are incredibly effective for people dealing with chronic illness or pain because they help reconnect the body and mind, promote relaxation, and address physical tension and emotional stress that may accompany chronic conditions. These practices work by engaging the body’s innate capacity to heal, regulate its nervous system, and process pain in a more manageable way.
Here are some somatic practices that can help individuals with chronic illness and pain:
practices to investigate alone or when searching for a somatic awareness therapist to support your healing journey…
Mindfulness
Body Scan
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Guided Imagery
Grounding Exercises
Rooting Exercises
Self-Compassion
Gratitude & Appreciation Practices
Healing the vagus nerve, particularly for chronic disease, illness and trauma survivors, is a multifaceted process.
The vagus nerve is a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system and plays a significant role in the body’s ability to regulate stress and emotions. Trauma, particularly when chronic or unresolved, can lead to dysregulation of the vagus nerve, often contributing to symptoms like anxiety, hypervigilance, difficulty calming down, and disconnection from the body.
Somatic practices and breathing techniques can help activate the vagus nerve in a way that promotes relaxation and healing. Below are some of the most helpful somatic and breathing practices for trauma survivors to support vagus nerve activation:
Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
Why it helps: Diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and can help to downregulate the fight-or-flight response. Deep, slow breathing helps to engage the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a state of calm and relaxation.
How to do it:
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to expand (not your chest).
Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth or nose, feeling your belly gently fall.
Aim for a slow and controlled rhythm, gradually lengthening the exhale to be longer than the inhale.
The "Vagus Nerve" Breath (Coherent Breathing)
Why it helps: Coherent breathing (also called resonant or extended exhalation) is designed to balance the autonomic nervous system and directly stimulate the vagus nerve. It fosters a state of calm and enhances the vagal tone.
How to do it:
Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4 (or 5, depending on comfort).
Exhale slowly and completely through your nose or mouth for a count of 6 or 7.
Continue this pattern for 5-10 minutes, focusing on your breath and the sensation of calm it creates in your body.
Polyvagal Theory-Based Practices (Safe & Sound Protocol, Window of Tolerance)
Why it helps: Polyvagal theory explains how trauma affects the vagus nerve, and specific practices based on this theory help people re-establish a sense of safety and regulation. The idea is to gradually teach the body how to return to a calm state when triggered.
How to do it:
Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP): This is a specialized auditory intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, based on polyvagal theory. It involves listening to specially filtered music that promotes vagal nerve activation and safety responses.
Window of Tolerance: This practice involves identifying your “window of tolerance” — the optimal zone in which you can process stress and emotion without becoming overwhelmed or dissociated. Techniques like grounding, breathing, and gentle movement can help keep you within this window.
Gentle Yoga or Movement (e.g., Yoga for Trauma Recovery)
Why it helps: Gentle movement practices like trauma-informed yoga can help survivors reconnect with their bodies in a safe, non-threatening way. Certain postures and movements, like those that engage the diaphragm or open the chest, can help activate the vagus nerve.
How to do it:
Supported Child’s Pose: This posture helps to calm the nervous system and stimulate vagal tone. Kneel on the floor with your knees apart and gently bring your forehead to the ground, resting your arms in front of you. Breathe deeply.
Cat-Cow Stretch: Moving between arching and rounding the spine while coordinating with your breath can stimulate the vagus nerve.
Seated Neck and Shoulder Stretch: Gentle stretching of the neck and shoulders can help to release tension in areas that often hold trauma and stimulate the vagus nerve.
Somatic Tracking
Somatic tracking involves noticing and staying with physical sensations, including pain, without judgment. This practice can help individuals build tolerance to discomfort, shift the perception of pain, and reduce the fear or anxiety that may exacerbate chronic pain. It’s based on the principle that when we give attention to sensations without reacting to them, we can desensitize the nervous system. This practice is about cultivating curiosity, not trying to escape or numb the pain. The goal is to create a sense of safety and connection with the body. You may find that giving up the “pain struggle” actually lessens the pain.
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Bring attention to the area of your body where you feel the most pain or discomfort.
Without trying to change or fix the sensation, simply observe it. Notice the intensity, the quality, the texture, the edges, and how it changes over time.
If your mind starts to label the sensation (e.g., "sharp," "aching," or "burning"), gently bring your attention back to the raw experience without attaching labels or judgments.
If you feel overwhelmed, gently shift your focus to another area of the body, perhaps a neutral part, or take a break and return to the practice later.
Grounding Techniques
Grounding techniques are helpful for chronic pain because they shift your focus away from discomfort, reduce anxiety, and reconnect you with your body in the present moment. These practices can help calm the nervous system and promote a sense of safety and stability. Grounding can be done anytime you feel overwhelmed by pain or discomfort. It provides a quick and easy way to center yourself and reconnect with the present moment.
Five Senses Grounding: Focus on your five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) to bring your awareness to the present moment. For example, identify five things you can see, four things you can feel, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
Feet on the Ground: Sit in a comfortable chair with your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the connection between your feet and the earth. Visualize the grounding energy flowing up from the earth, supporting your body, and calming your nervous system.
Body Awareness: Focus on how your body feels in space. Are there parts of you that feel heavy or light? Are there areas where tension is present? Gently shift your awareness to those areas, bringing comfort and relaxation to them.
Tuning Fork Therapy or Sound Healing
Why it helps: Sound frequencies, particularly those in the range of 432 Hz or specific binaural beats, can help activate the vagus nerve and promote relaxation. Using tuning forks or listening to calming sounds can be particularly effective for those who are more auditory in nature.
How to do it:
Use a tuning fork to vibrate near your body, particularly along areas where tension is held, like the jaw, chest, or abdomen.
Alternatively, listening to music or tones designed to stimulate the vagus nerve, such as binaural beats or sound baths, can be beneficial.
Humming & Singing
Why it helps: The vagus nerve is connected to the vocal cords, and activating the vocal cords through humming or singing can help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and increase vagal tone.
How to do it:
Start by humming gently for a minute or two, feeling the vibration in your throat and chest.
Experiment with humming at different pitches and volumes, noticing how your body responds.
Singing, even softly or quietly, can also have the same effect.
Cold Exposure (e.g., Cold Showers or Face Splashing)
Why it helps: Brief exposure to cold (such as splashing cold water on the face or taking a quick cold shower) can activate the vagus nerve and induce a parasympathetic response, leading to relaxation.
How to do it:
Try splashing cold water on your face or submerging your face in cold water for a few seconds.
Alternatively, take a cold shower for 30 seconds to 1 minute to trigger the parasympathetic response.
Earthing, Body Scan
Grounding or "earthing" practices help you reconnect to the present moment, which can be especially helpful for trauma survivors who experience dissociation or flashbacks. This reconnects the body to its own sensory experience and can activate the parasympathetic system.
Earthing: Walk barefoot on natural surfaces (grass, soil, sand) to reconnect with the earth’s electromagnetic field, which is thought to promote healing and reduce stress.
Body Scan: Slowly bring awareness to different parts of your body, noticing sensations, and allowing tension to release from each area. This can help re-regulate the nervous system.
Somatic Awareness Practice
Trauma can cause us to disconnect from our bodies. This practice will help you reconnect with your body by grounding and focusing on sensations in the present moment. This will help you establish a sense of safety. Use somatic awareness practice when you feel overwhelmed or disconnected from your body. Doing this throughout the day helps build a deeper connection to your body and emotions.
Relax: Find a quiet place and sit comfortably.
Ground: Gently place your hands somewhere on your body, heart/chest, belly, or tops of thighs, wherever feels the most supportive and comfortable. You can even cross your arms and give yourself a nourishing hug.
Affirm and validate: Silently or aloud, say, “I have everything that I need at this moment,” or “right now, I am safe.”
Focus on what’s happening in your body: Close your eyes and focus on the sensation of your breath, the warmth of your body, or the weight of your hands.
Breathe: Take slow, deep breaths, continuing to focus on the present sensations in your body, not changing anything.
Interoception awareness practice
This practice aims to improve mind-body awareness and emotional regulation. Interoception is your ability to sense what’s happening inside your body (breathing, heart rate, hunger, for example). For individuals who have experienced trauma, this ability is often diminished as trauma survivors spend much of their time scanning for safety rather than being present in their own experience. Interoception awareness practice can help rebuild this lost ability.
Sit quietly: Find a comfortable place to sit or you can lie down.
Focus on your breathing: Close your eyes and become aware of your breath, the way it moves in and out of your body.
Body scan: Slowly scan your body from head to toe, noticing sensations in each area. Observe any areas of tension, or relaxation.
Stay with Sensations: If you notice any discomfort, stay with it for a few breaths, and notice if, or how it shifts and changes.
Reflect and notice: Open your eyes and reflect on your observations. Did your awareness of your body shift or change? These changes can be subtle or powerful.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
PMR involves systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups. This technique helps to release physical tension, promote body awareness, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Start by tensing the muscles in your feet for 5-10 seconds, then slowly release the tension.
Work your way up through the body, focusing on different muscle groups, including legs, abdomen, arms, and face.
Pay attention to the contrast between tension and relaxation, allowing your body to sink deeper into relaxation with each release.
Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy (e.g., Somatic Experiencing)
Why it helps: Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Peter Levine that focuses on the body's sensations and its responses to trauma. It helps survivors develop greater awareness of their physiological state and supports healing through gentle, body-based practices.
How it helps: In SE, the therapist helps guide you through bodily sensations, identifying areas of tension or numbness and allowing the body to process trauma without re-traumatizing it. You might also learn how to pendulate (move between states of tension and relaxation) to gradually build a sense of safety.
Co-regulation with a supportive, safe person in your life.
Co-regulation exercises are practices designed to help individuals regulate their emotional and physiological states through connection with others. Co-regulation refers to the process where one person’s calm presence, behaviors, or interactions support another person in regulating their own nervous system. This is especially helpful for trauma survivors or anyone who struggles with emotional dysregulation, as it allows individuals to learn how to manage overwhelming emotions and stress through the presence of a calm, supportive person.
Healing happens in the context of supportive relationships. Using your connection with safe others can help regulate your nervous system and emotions. Connect to a supportive person whom you trust. This could be a friend, family member, or therapist. Ask them to sit with you, listen, and be present. Just as relationships can harm, the right corrective relationship with someone you trust can heal and calm your nervous system. For many, this works better than being alone. The amount of time you should dedicate to this experience depends on your specific needs and desires. Many feel that 20-30 minutes, either in silence or gentle conversation, is helpful.
Gentle touch when appropriate and with the right person can provide a sense of safety and connection, activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Holding hands or placing a hand on another person’s arm can promote a soothing touch that calms the nervous system.
Notice how your body feels in their presence. Do you feel calmer, more grounded?
Show appreciation for their willingness to be with you.
Gentle Touch and Self-Soothing Practices
Touch is a powerful tool for calming the nervous system. Gentle self-massage, acupressure, or simply placing your hand on the part of your body that hurts can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce pain, and create a sense of safety and comfort. Use essential oils or soothing lotions if appropriate for your condition, as the added sensory experience may enhance the soothing effect. Some favorites for regulation and grounding are lavender, clary sage, vetiver, frankincense, cedarwood, sandalwood, black spruce, bergamot, myrrh, chamomile, and rosewood.
Gently place your hand on the area where you feel pain, tension, or discomfort.
Use slow, deliberate movements to massage or gently press into the area. Be mindful of your breath as you do so.
If you are open to it, you can also try acupressure (pressing on certain pressure points) to relieve pain or discomfort.
Incorporate self-hugging, wrapping your arms around your body, or resting your hands on your heart or stomach, which can create a sense of safety and calm.
Integrating these Practices into your daily life:
For trauma survivors, it’s important to start slowly and gently with any of these practices. Overwhelming the system with too much too soon can backfire. Consistency, rather than intensity, is key. Creating a safe, compassionate environment and allowing the body to slowly recalibrate will yield the best results.
It can also be helpful to work with a trauma-informed therapist, somatic practitioner, or yoga teacher who can guide you through these practices in a safe way.
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Kimberly Seelbrede, LCSW is an experienced New York State licensed Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, and Couple Therapist with a private practice in New York City, Montana, and virtually. As a psychotherapist and holistic wellness consultant, she has received advanced, extensive training and offers a range of therapeutic modalities, including trauma therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Yoga Therapy and Nutrition & Integrative Medicine For Mental Health. She is passionate about honoring the exquisite interplay of the mind-body connection. Kim Seelbrede has a niche practice specializing in helping dynamic, high-achieving women improve their mental health with mentoring & coaching.
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