When in fight or flight it’s very hard to be conscious enough to move yourself out of the continuum of contracted life-form focused survival consciousness. So the witnessing distance to observe and respond rather than react can’t activate. So if “triggers” are things that put us back into fight or flight – “glimmers” take us back into spacious present awareness. Vagus nerve stimulation is a powerful glimmer to reset. These somatic exercise can help create permanent neuroplastic changes in the brain.
Polyvagal Stretching.
Breath – 4 (in)-7(hold)-8(out) breath to bring the nervous system into a state of rest.
Oils – apply on and stimulate mastoid bone. Oils to use: clove/grape fruit
See video for more – it’s a sale pitch but informative:
DIY instructions for free blend of oil: https://www.theresaneoforthat.com/how-to-make-a-parasympathetic-roll-on-blend-for-stress-free-eating/
