ZENVITA CHIROPRACTIC
Your between-session companion
4-7-8 Breathing
Inhale through nose — 4 counts
Hold — 7 counts
Exhale through mouth — 8 counts
Repeat 4 times.
Physiological Sigh
Deep inhale through nose
Sniff in a little more air at the top
One long slow exhale through mouth
Repeat 2-3 times.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Cold Water Reset
Splash cold water on your face or hold wrists under cold water for 30 seconds. Stimulates the vagus nerve and quickly shifts your state.
The Pause
Before reacting — pause. Place both feet flat on the floor. Take one slow breath. Ask: "Is this an emergency, or does it just feel like one?"
Body Shake
Stand up. Gently shake your hands, arms, then whole body for 30-60 seconds. Discharges stored nervous system activation.
Humming
Hum softly for 60 seconds. Vibrates the vagus nerve directly — one of the simplest ways to shift into a calm state.
Today's Reflection
What does your body most need today — and are you giving it that?
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