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" ... The researchers applied two different 10-minute massages on participants in the laboratory to test: A head-and-neck massage was designed to actively stimulate the PNS by applying moderate pressure on the vagal nerve, which is the largest nerve running to the PNS. Then a neck-and-shoulder massage with soft stroking movements was designed to examine whether just touch can also be relaxing. A control group of participants sitting quietly at a table was tested for the effect of rest without tactile stimulation. Physiological relaxation was gauged by monitoring the heart rate of participants and measuring heart rate variability, which indicates how flexibly the PNS can respond to changes in the environment. The higher the heart rate variability, the more the body is relaxed. Psychological relaxation was gauged by asking participants to describe how relaxed or stressed they felt. ... "
" ... There are many things you can do to activate your vagus nerve and many benefits to a healthy vagal tone. It is your secret weapon to a better you. ... "
" ... When we box breathe, we do so through our nostrils. "This helps us draw the air deep into our lungs, slowing down the breathing rhythm and stimulating the vagal nerve – which runs throughout the central nervous system," says Divine. The vagal nerve affects heart rate, digestion and releases neurotransmitters that activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). "The calming and focusing effects of this technique are noticeable within just a few minutes of practice," he points out. ... "