In episode two, ¡Viva Las Vagus! Counteracting Stress with the Relaxation Response, Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz talk about how we can cultivate the relaxation response to improve our vagal tone. This is an agentic practice for those dealing with stressors and trauma. Simple ways to improve vagal tone at home include: mindfulness, exercise, meditation and deep breathing.
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