Slow, deep breaths tell your brain you are safe. Extending your exhale is particularly effective at activating the vagus nerve and down-regulating the threat response.
Learning to observe these responses as biological events rather than absolute truths allows you to take control. 2. Immediate Calming Techniques Slow, deep breaths tell your brain you are safe
Lasting change comes from teaching your brain new associations: Slow, deep breaths tell your brain you are safe