THE VENTRAL VAGAL STATE: REST & DIGEST

The Ventral Vagal state is a state of rest, digest, relaxation and openness.

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Co-CEO, NEUROFIT
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JUL 26, 2024
Ventral Vagal: Rest & Digest
The ventral vagal state is a state of rest and digest. In this state, the body is able to heal, repair, and grow. The nervous system is in a state of parasympathetic dominance, meaning that the body is in a state of rest and relaxation. The heart rate is slow and steady, and the breath is deep and slow. blood pressure and blood sugar levels are stable. The digestive system is working optimally, and the immune system is strong.
Ventral Vagal & Optimizing Recovery
In the Ventral Vagal state, the body is able to heal from injuries, both physical and emotional. The body is able to repair itself from the damage of stress and illness. The body is able to grow new cells and tissue. This is the state of optimum health.
Accessing The Ventral Vagal State
The Ventral Vagal state can be accessed through various means, including meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and attuning with people that are safe, loving, and compassionate. It is a state that is achieved through relaxation and letting go. It is a state of being present in the moment and being at peace with oneself and the world.
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Co-CEO, NEUROFIT
Andrew is Co-CEO at NEUROFIT, and a Caltech graduate with 10 years of tech + product experience touching millions of lives at NASA, Snapchat, Headspace, Yale's Center For Emotional Intelligence, and his own wellness startups.
After facing two decades of chronic stress, burnout and C-PSTD, he launched NEUROFIT to provide an effective, data-driven, and accessible solution to these challenges.
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80% of the nerves in the human body are 'afferent' - running from body to brain. Under stress, when the nervous system and thinking brain tell different stories, the nervous system almost always wins.
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VENTRAL VAGAL
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The ventral vagal complex is part of the parasympathetic nervous system that promotes social engagement and calm states. When you feel safe and connected during a conversation, your ventral vagal system is active.
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ATTUNEMENT
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Attunement is the ability to be in harmony or responsive to others' emotions. A parent who can sense and respond to their child's needs is demonstrating attunement.
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VAGAL TONE
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Vagal tone refers to the activity of the vagus nerve, indicating the body's ability to regulate stress responses. High vagal tone is often seen in people who practice regular mindfulness or meditation.
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