The vagus nerve -
Your inner calming nerve
The vagus nerve is an important nerve that runs from your brain to your heart, lungs, and abdominal organs.
It plays a major role in your autonomic nervous system — the system that determines whether your body is in action mode or relaxation mode.
When you experience a lot of stress, your body is more likely to be in active mode: your heart rate increases, breathing becomes shallow, and muscles tense. This is helpful in times of danger, but not when it becomes a constant.
The vagus nerve actually helps your body switch back to rest.
He supports:
a lower heart rate
deeper, calmer breathing
better digestion
recovery and relaxation
a feeling of safety and calm
You could think of it as your internal brake pedal.
What does it mean to stimulate the vagus nerve?
Stimulating the vagus nerve means consciously helping your body move from tension to relaxation. This isn't done with complicated techniques, but rather with simple, natural stimuli.
At SlowVivre we do this, for example, by:
walks in silence
forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
calm, deep breathing
conscious and relaxed eating
slowing down of pace and stimuli
And also through gentle movement and touch during the vagus nerve reset session.
When you slow down, your breathing naturally deepens.
When you feel safe, your nervous system can relax.
When you bring your attention to your body, tension drops.
This is when the vagus nerve becomes active.
Why is this important?
Many people are “on” for long periods of time.
Always available, lots of responsibilities, few real breaks.
By regularly activating your vagus nerve, you support your body's recovery. You relearn what rest feels like—and how you can influence it.
The great thing is: these are skills you take home with you.
Not a trick for a week, but tools for everyday life.
At SlowVivre we create the conditions in which your nervous system can relax.
Not by forcing, but by slowing down.
Not by having to, but by giving space.
And that's where recovery begins. 🌿