Meet Your Chill Centre
You’re likely very familiar with the calming effects of a few deep breaths. But take a step back: have you ever considered why deep breathing – and its cousins meditation and yoga – is so relaxing? (Hint: it’s not just because it forces you to literally slow down.) When you partake in this activity, you’re stimulating your vagus nerve, which exercises incredible power within your body.
It’s pronounced ‘Vegas’ – but what happens in the vagus nerve doesn’t stay in the vagus nerve. The longest of the cranial nerves, it starts at the base of your brain.
