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Ep 124: Meditate with Me + How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health

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#124 | Meditate with Me + How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health

In this episode, we chat about Meditate with Me, Vagus Nerve, how Reiki recently helped me, intentions, and journal prompts!

Stimulating my vagus nerve has played a key role in the management of my mental health over the years. 

  • What exactly is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It connects your brain to many important organs throughout the body, including the gut (intestines, stomach), heart, and lungs. In fact, the word "vagus" means “wanderer” in Latin, which accurately represents how the nerve wanders all over the body and reaches various organs. The vagus nerve is also a key part of your parasympathetic “rest and digest” nervous system. It influences your breathing, digestive function, and heart rate, all of which can have a huge impact on your mental health. But what you really need to pay special attention to is the "tone" of your vagus nerve. Vagal tone is an internal biological process that represents the activity of the vagus nerve. Increasing your vagal tone activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and having a higher vagal tone means that your body can relax faster after stress. 
  • In 2010, researchers discovered a positive feedback loop between high vagal tone, positive emotions, and good physical health. In other words, the more you increase your vagal tone, the more your physical and mental health will improve, and vice versa.
  • You can support your vagus nerve stimulation naturally through energy healing, meditation, chanting meditation, exercise, etc. 

    • Reiki I and Reiki II Class Starting in October: 

    • If you are interested in attuning/activating your inner healer, I have a Reiki I and II class on Saturday, Oct 1, and Oct 2, 2022. Reiki is a tool that I use every day and has been a life-changing one. Everyone has the ability to do Reiki. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and so much more.
    • Sign up here: https://inspiringyou.as.me/OctUsuiHolyFireReiki

      • Centering Intention for the day/week:

      • I AM supported in every aspect of my life. I have more than enough energy to do everything I enjoy. I AM happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise. I have an abundance of health and vitality. I always have a spring in my step and a song in my heart. I’m excited for the gifts today will bring. I appreciate every day for the gift it is. I wake up energized and excited for a new day. I AM grateful for all I get to experience. Now is the perfect time to be alive. I love my life. I AM grateful, all for my highest good. And so it is.

        • Journal Prompts:

        • Journal Prompt #1: Write this centering intention on a post-it and stick it on your mirror, fridge, computer, etc to remind you to say this mantra throughout the day.
        • Journal Question #2: WHERE AM I? On a scale of one to ten being best, identify where you are in the following aspects of your life:Health, Money, Relationships: Family, Friends, Romantic Partner (whether you want to call one in or not. Or if you are in a romantic relationship already), Business Associates, Neighbors, etc, Self-Love/Self-Worth, Home, Career, Joy, Peace, Love, Gratitude, Freedom, Other subjects that are important to you
        • Journal Question #3: Write Down your Intention(s). Don’t try to work on everything – just pick one or two subjects.

          • Meditate with Me Class:

          • Link to sign up: https://inspiringyou.as.me/meditatewithmesept2022
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