Even just one minute is fine. We will find concrete, actionable ways to stop ourselves from doing things like resting unnecessarily and activate our vagal switch so that our nervous system is safety conscious.
Hot oil flows down my back. “rest slowly”A whistle. For the past few months I have been waiting for this massage. No, it would be more accurate to say that I have been looking forward to it. “Relax~!” A word from a debtor who could help me straighten my body, which is bent and stiff at first sight. But contrary to what I thought, my body continued to play great. Without realizing it, I was clenching my hands and brushing my teeth, and post-it notes were running through my head, writing things like things I couldn’t finish the day that or things I should have done but I regretted it and thought, ‘I should have done this.’ Relax, relax? I couldn’t do that at all. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do it, it was that I had forgotten how to do it. We are seeing different businesses emerging that provide relaxation for the mind and body. Wellness spa, microcurrent massage, singing bowl, meditation, aroma oil therapy, palo santo stick, heating pad, massage chair, and even relaxation drinks … . There are so many products and programs on the market that it would be difficult to list them all, but strangely enough, instead of calming down, our nerves are becoming more sensitive than ever. In the UK, one in 14 adults said they are stressed every day, and half said they spend less than 40 minutes a day relaxing. This abnormal imbalance is more dangerous in women. “The reason why women are more anxious is because they often take on family pressure and are more likely to bring it in.” Here is an explanation from Nahid de Belgeonne, an expert in Somatics, which is very effective in relaxing tense muscles by learning how the brain moves the muscles. Ironically, in the most technologically advanced era, people have lost the most basic abilities to control themselves, such as ‘relaxation’ and ‘calmness’. This is evident by the amount of ‘Bio Hacking’ hashtags on social media.
Biohacking refers to the activity of getting the best results by carefully understanding my biological data and changing it for the better. The word itself may seem grandiose, but the actions include trying to expose yourself to natural sunlight to synthesize vitamin D and get a good night’s sleep, a ‘ feel uncomfortable when you drink milk and change to lactose-free milk or oat milk, and do Sudoku to improve. brain health. This is a practice that can be done without special tools or the help of an expert. A notable recent change is that, instead of looking for a way to relax from external factors, there is a shift to a new and easier way of directly accessing the inner nervous system with to stimulate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest and widest vagus nerve that extends from the brain through the face, neck, and chest to the abdomen, and plays a key role in regulating body functions. body such as heart rate and breathing. It also has a big effect on your emotional state, by activating the vagus nerve it helps to reduce anxiety levels. About 80% is made up of sensory nerves that send information from the body to the head, so what can be interpreted as expressions like ‘It bothers me,’ ‘I like it for a reason’ somehow,’ ‘I have a strange feeling,’ or ‘I sensed it intuitively,’ the vagus nerve It can be seen that this works. The English word ‘Gut Feeling’ corresponds to this, and according to neurologist Dr. Tara Swart, “It allows us to control key functions such as digestion, immune response and emotion.” However, at some point this control became very difficult. According to Linnea Passaler, author “There is a ‘tipping point’ where small things accumulate and become an irreversible situation. “The biological environment and external life environment affect the nervous system, and if chronic stress continues, effective regulation is no longer possible, leading to extreme sensitivity and dysregulation. “
Dr. Swat says, “Unprecedented chronic stress started with the COVID-19 pandemic,” but even if the pandemic has eased, we are still less happy and more anxious. “We are still experiencing unresolved collective trauma,” says Fiona Harkin, director of The Future Laboratory. We have yet to hear things like ‘it’s safe enough’ or ‘you can enjoy it comfortably now’. “Because we are so amazing, our nervous system is almost isolated. This means that staying with friends can still feel like a chore. “We’re learning how to be together again, but our nervous systems are still very alert.” The hyper-digital culture of always being ‘logged in’ contributes to neuromodulation disorders. It is expected that by 2030, the time spent looking at smartphone screens every day will be almost 10 hours on average. “We never give our brains a rest. ” De Belgeone explains. “Our working hours as a concept were only suitable for the time of the Second Industrial Revolution, which was based on manufacturing. It is not suitable for today’s information age. Ultimately, even briefly looking at your smartphone during a break is constant ‘stimulation’ rather than true ‘rest’.” Dr. Swat agrees. “When we’re involved in something, whether it’s Instagram or work, our brain goes into control mode. It connects to the sympathetic nervous system by focusing on the task at hand. It can be called wake up or alert mode. “If this situation continues, it will be difficult to connect with the parasympathetic nervous system, which performs the opposite function. ” For those of us who thought scrolling through our Instagram feeds was relaxing, it seems he’s asking us to ‘think again’. “The memory and concentration of the brain has definitely decreased since the widespread use of smartphones. We were unconsciously training our brains not to focus on anything for too long. “Without the brain resting, there is no room for deep thought or even imagination. ”
That’s why watching a movie on Netflix or reading a book during my break after a long time felt like a big “commitment”! So how do we get it back? Our nervous system is unique to each person like a fingerprint, and there is a plasticity that is strengthened in one direction by each person’s memories and thoughts, so sometimes we are buried in a certain feeling, and sometimes we just wait to recover in that state. It is the natural physiology of the nervous system that it sometimes co-regulates with other nervous organs. De Belgeone advises: “You have to find your own way and take action. Don’t think you can’t escape your current emotional state. Simple movements such as taking a light walk, jumping rope, or lying comfortably on the floor and gently shaking your whole body are enough. “It will be a healthy stimulus that will open the way to the parasympathetic nervous system. ” Another way to stimulate the vagus nerve and make yourself feel ‘safe’ is through breathing. Let’s listen to Dr. Swat’s explanation. “I’ve seen people holding their breath while they’re focusing on their smartphones. Get into a slow inhale for 6 seconds and then a slow exhale for 6 seconds again. “Breathing is the easiest way to reset your nervous system.” In Korea, sighing, which is seen negatively as ‘the earth is dying’, is also a good way. “Take a deep breath and hold it for 5 seconds. Then, inhale for another 3 seconds and exhale slowly, making a long sigh-like sound, over 6 seconds. You don’t have to worry about ‘how many seconds’ mathematically. “It’s enough for me to sigh softly and steadily with a long ‘hu~’ sound.” In addition, consider what practices will help you return to the vagus nerve level where you can intuitively feel ‘I am safe and comfortable.’ To relax stiff jaw muscles, even just one moment is good, such as moving your tongue, hips, smelling a scent, or moving more slowly than usual. We will find concrete, actionable ways to stop ourselves from doing things like resting unnecessarily and activate our vagal switch so that our nervous system is safety conscious. Only then can true rest, recovery and healthy growth be possible. All of this may indicate a need to redefine ‘rest’ after the pandemic. The truth is that the word ‘relaxation’, which we used to say so often, should not refer to spas, bath salts, nail care, or hot stone massage any more, but real ‘mindful’ relaxation. However, one thing to keep in mind is that stabilizing the nervous system is not like plowing the entire field, but is closer to everyday gardening. “You need patience to change things gradually. “Things have been happening for a long time that have disrupted our cloud paths.”
About an hour after receiving the massage, I was able to recognize the ’emptiness’ and ‘relaxation’ in my mind that I had not felt while lying on the bed. At some point, I found myself breathing comfortably. I even felt like I was getting closer to the peaceful utopia and the real rest that I longed for. In fact, this could be because the debtor’s excellent massage relaxes tired muscles and stimulates blood and lymph circulation. However, what is more important is that during this process, you will recognize that a signal that you are more comfortable and safe has been sent to your nervous system, and that you will now learn some knowledge in your daily life. encourage this.
2024-08-04 15:00:48
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