Best Vagus Nerve Exercises (With Visual Guides + Personal Tips)

The vagus nerve is your body’s natural relaxation switch. Stimulating it can calm anxiety, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

Here are the most effective exercises with visual guides:

1. Deep Belly Breathing

“I do this first thing in morning – 5 rounds sets my calm for the day”

1. Cold Water Splash

“Keep a frozen spoon in freezer for instant eye-area cooling”

1. Humming Meditation

“Hum your favorite song chorus – makes it enjoyable to practice”

1. Gargling Water

“Do while brushing teeth – efficient two-in-one routine”

1. Ear Massage

“Rub outer ear in circular motions during work calls”

1. Child’s Pose Yoga

“Press forehead firmly into mat for extra vagus stimulation”

1. Laughter Yoga

“Fake laughs become real within 30 seconds – try it!”

1. Singing Loudly

“Car karaoke sessions double as vagus nerve workouts”

1. Slow Neck Rolls

“Imagine drawing circles with your nose – go painfully slow”

1. Foot Massage

“Roll a golf ball under feet while working at desk”**Pro Tip:** Combine 2-3 exercises (like humming while massaging ears) for amplified benefits!