Free Guide: Understanding and Supporting the Vagus Nerve

Understand the vagus nerve and explore simple ways to support calm, rest and regulation

When your body has been operating in high alert for too long, it can be difficult to slow down, switch off and feel genuinely rested.

The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, supporting rest, digestion, recovery and the body’s ability to move out of fight, flight, freeze or fawn.

In this free guide, Claire Cleaver from The Healing Practice explains the vagus nerve in a gentle, easy-to-understand way and shares practical ideas you can explore in everyday life.

Inside the guide:

• What the vagus nerve is and why it matters
• How it may influence breathing, digestion, heart rate and mood
• Simple breathing practices using a longer exhale
• How sound, movement, touch and stillness may help
• Gentle ways to create more opportunities for rest and regulation

These practices do not need to be complicated. Sometimes support begins with one slower breath, a gentle stretch or giving yourself permission to pause.

Discover simple practices to help you soften, breathe and reconnect with your body.

Download your free guide.

This guide provides general information only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice.