The Ventral Vagal state is a state of rest, digest, relaxation and openness.
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CO-CEO, NEUROFIT
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UPDATED MAR 21, 2023
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.
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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The ventral vagal nervous system state is a state of relaxation and calmness. It is characterized by slow and deep breathing, a slow heart rate, and a feeling of peace and openness.
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Social Attunement is the nervous system's automatic matching of the emotions of other people. The effect of this automatic process can be both positive or negative, depending on the state of the person being attuned to.
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Vagal tone is a measure of the activity of the vagus nerve. A high vagal tone indicates a high level of activity of the vagus nerve, which indicates increased sense of safety, compassion, and social openness around others. On the other hand, a low vagal tone indicates a low level of activity of the vagus nerve, which is associated with increased anxiety, fear, and isolation.
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