The power of the vagus nerve to heal: the path to peace and resilience
By Sage Wilder, author of the power of the vagus nerve
Have you ever felt your body stuck in survival mode, whether it’s a race idea, shallow breathing, or tight chest, even when there’s no real danger? I know that feeling. As a mom of two, navigating modern life while trying to hold space for others (and me), I found myself wobbling at the edge of burnout. What I didn’t know at the time was that my nervous system was screaming for balance. And the answer has been in me forever: the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve is not just anatomical, it is a body’s built-in healing super highway. It connects the brain to almost every major organ. It plays an important role in helping you calm your body, restore balance and feel safe again after stress and trauma.
The Bridge between Spirit and Science
In a spiritual sense, the vagus nerve can be considered the physical conduit of peace. This sacred design allows us to return to being. Scientifically, it is a major component of the parasympathetic nervous system, offsetting our “rest and digestion” mode – the “fighting or flying” response that many of us are stuck in.
When we learn to gently stimulate the vagus nerves through practices such as breathing work, mindfulness, vocal toning, and somatic exercise, we help our body feel safe again. Real healing begins in this safe place, emotionally, mentally and mentally.
How trauma cuts us and how the vagus nerve helps us reconnect
Many people unconsciously live in their dysregulated nervous systems due to unresolved trauma. The body remembers how adversity of childhood, toxic relationships, and overstimulation of modern life, the mind forgets.
If your vagus nerve is inactive or unbalanced, you may experience anxiety, digestive problems, poor sleep, or even inflammatory conditions. However, regular activation not only reduces symptoms, but also restores trust in the body and a sense of wholeness.
A simple and powerful practice to heal
My new book, The Power of the Vagus Nerve, will guide readers with accessible, science-backed exercises to support healing and resilience. Some of the most powerful are:
– Resonant breathing: Breathing six breaths per minute improves heart rate variability and vagus tone, reducing anxiety and promoting deep calm.
– Cold water therapy: Sprinkle cold water on your face or cold rinsing in the shower can quickly activate the vagus nerve and make you present.
– Humming, chanting, or sing: These stimulate nerves through the vocal cords, soothe the nervous system and lift the mind.
– Grounding and Grounding: Physically connect to the Earth – for example, barefoot grass – soothes the body and supports regulating the nervous system.
These are not merely wellness trends, they are rooted in both ancient traditions and modern neuroscience.
A holistic approach to healing
This book naturally complements my previous work, herbal remedies and natural medicine. This explores how plants, tinctures and environmentally conscious treatments can support physical healing. If the book focuses on external and internal plant-based support, the power of the vagus nerve helps regulate the internal system from within, through breathing, movement, mindfulness, and connection.
Together, these two guides create an overall pathway to physical vitality, emotional resilience, and mental integrity.
A new paradigm of wellness
My hope is that readers will see the vagus nerve not just as a nerve, but as a bridge. A bridge between stress and tranquility. Between what happened to us and what is possible for us. Between the mind and body. Between the self and the soul.
You don’t have to wait for life to settle before you begin healing. You can start now – from a moment of one breath, gentle practice, one connection with the incredible intelligence within your body.
The power of the vagus nerve
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