I am going to abbreviate this two-part procedure and get the news you can use quickly. The first part will produce big results in 20 seconds. Pay attention:
- The Vagus Nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body. It helps control essential involuntary functions, including heart rate, speech, mood, and digestion.
- However, stress, danger, or excitement can cause the vagus nerve to malfunction causing anxiety. If you aren’t in immediate physical danger this may cause unnecessary stress.
- One of the fastest ways to stimulate the vagus nerve is through your vocal cords. You need to “Voo” your way to calm in just a few seconds.
So how do you do it?
- You take a deep, full, easy breath, and on the exhalation, make the sustained sound ‘vooooo,’ directing the vibration to your gut.
- Once you let the air all the way out, you just allow the next breath to come in.
- You can repeat this practice as many times as you’d like. 20 seconds and you are noticeably calmer.
Combine the “Voo” with part 2, Doo, a trip to the bathroom for a satisfying ride on the porcelain bus and you will have a bright, sunshine filled day no matter what the weather is like outside.
There you have it: Happiness through Voo-Doo!
(**Note: For those who are not able to perfectly coordinate both steps, use part 1 as a stand-alone exercise and enjoy a 20 second trip to calms-ville!)