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My New Favorite Vagus Nerve Exercise for Anxiety or Trauma Recovery - The Voo Breath or Foghorn

Therapy in a Nutshell

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Humming for Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Humming, chanting, or singing can stimulate the vagus nerve, which regulates heart rate, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation. The vibrations from humming help to slow down the heart rate and promote relaxation throughout the body. Humming can increase nitric oxide production, improving blood flow and reducing inflammation. The vu breath or fog horn breath exercise involves making deep sounds from the gut to induce relaxation and allow emotional release. After the exercise, observe any arising emotions, thoughts, or sensations.

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