15/10/2026
This week Iāve been working with a new client stuck in a downward spiral of panic and anxiety. We will be using Biofield Repatterning with tuning forks in 1:1 sessions and Iāve given him homework of daily vagal breathing. ( FREE PDF Below) - a fantastic tool I use sometimes in my nervous system reset therapy. It is one of those wonderfully simple practices that reminds me how much influence we can have over the way we feel, simply by paying attention to our body.
When life is busy, when our minds are racing, or when we feel caught up in worry, our attention can become locked into problem-solving, planning and anticipating what might happen next.
But what if, for a few minutes, we could give the brain and body a different experience?ā¦..This is where vagal breathing comes in.
š»What is vagal breathing?
Vagal breathing is a form of slow, controlled breathing that influences the autonomic nervous system, including the parasympathetic pathways associated with the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve carries information between the brain and many of our internal organs. It plays an important role in regulating heart rate and other automatic bodily functions.
When we slow our breathing, particularly when we allow a comfortable, unforced exhalation, we influence the natural relationship between our breathing, heart rate and nervous system activity. Research shows that slow breathing can increase heart rate variability, a measure that provides insight into how the heart responds to changing demands.
In everyday terms, this can help us move towards a calmer, more settled state.
š»But there is another fascinating aspect: **alpha brainwaves**
Our brains are constantly producing electrical activity, which can be measured using an EEG. Different patterns of activity are associated with different aspects of our waking experience.
Alpha activity is commonly associated with relaxed wakefulness, particularly when our eyes are closed and we are resting quietly. It is often observed during meditation and other practices that encourage relaxed attention.
Think of those moments when you are sitting quietly, aware of your surroundings but no longer caught up in a constant stream of thoughts. You are awake, present and able to observe rather than immediately react.
That is the sort of experience I am interested in cultivating with my clients.
Alpha activity is not a magic switch, and we cannot assume that everyone enters an alpha state simply by taking a few slow breaths. However, research suggests that slow breathing and meditation can influence both our autonomic nervous system and patterns of brain activity.
š»Why would we want to cultivate this state?
Because we spend so much of our day doing.
Thinking. Planning. Solving. Responding. Anticipating.
Learning to settle our attention gives us an opportunity to pause, become more aware of our internal experience and respond more thoughtfully rather than automatically reacting.
It can be a useful foundation for meditation, but also for the everyday work of changing habits and behaviours.
š»I would love to help more people discover this accessible tool.
I'm offering a FREE PDF guide to vagal breathing with simple instructions to follow at home, along with a way to check in with yourself before and after the practice.
If you would like a copy, comment BREATHING below or send me a private message, and I'll send it over to you. There is no charge
š»If you are interested in nervous system reset therapy, itās a series of three bespoke sessions and homework to do in between. The therapy is tailored to each client individually and includes a complimentary onboarding questionnaire to establish what each client needs.
The cost is ā¬185 and includes ongoing support whenever needed.
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