In this fourth part of the Stage Fright series I will offer you 6 exercises to manage stage fright and nervousness. You can do these exercises as many times as you want and incorporate them into your vocalization routine. 💡
Why the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve is one of twelve pairs of cranial nerves that originate in the brain stem and extend to various parts of the body. It is the longest and most complex nerve in the autonomic nervous system.
The vagus nerve has multiple branches and extends from the brain stem to the abdomen, passing through the neck, thorax and abdomen. It is a key part of the parasympathetic system and plays a critical role in regulating many bodily functions.
The main functions of the vagus nerve include:
*Regulation of the cardiovascular system
*Control of respiratory function
* Digestion and appetite regulation
*Control of the relaxation response
*Mood and stress regulation
References:
James Nestor: “Breath: The new science of lost Art”
Sandra Kahn, Paul Ehrlich, Jared Dimond “Jaws”
Stanley Rosenberg “Accessing the healing Power of the vagus Nerve”
Nicole Lepera “How to do the work”