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Support vagal calm

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Acupressure points

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PC6

Commonly used for vagus nerveThree finger widths up from the inner wrist crease, in the groove between the two center tendons.

Leg Three Miles

ST36

Commonly used for vagus nerveFour finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width outside the shinbone. Press into muscle, not bone — you should feel a dull ache.

Gentle stretches

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Guided breathing

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5.5 in · 5.5 out

Coherent Breathing

Commonly used for vagus nerveBreathe in for 5.5 seconds, out for 5.5 seconds, no holds. About five and a half breaths per minute — the pace most associated with heart rate variability and a calm, steady nervous system.

4 in · 4 hold · 4 out · 4 holdCaution: Breath holds

Box Breathing

Commonly used for vagus nerveEqual sides: in, hold, out, hold — four seconds each. Used for steadying focus under pressure; the holds train tolerance for the pause instead of rushing the next breath.

4 in · 7 hold · 8 outCaution: Breath holds

4-7-8 Breathing

Commonly used for vagus nerveIn through the nose for 4, hold for 7, out slowly for 8. The long exhale is the active ingredient — it leans the nervous system hard toward rest. Best lying down or before sleep.