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Feb 2023
38m 53s

Mediation Relaxation and the Vagus Nerve

DR. DAWN-ELISE SNIPES
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•Explore how meditation triggers the vagus nerve and promotes relaxation •Highlight 10 benefits of meditation on health and happiness •Identify strategies to incorporate meditation into your daily life TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Meditation to stimulate the Vagus Nerve  05:45 10 Benefits of meditation 12:40 Common Beneficial Aspects of Different Typ ... Show More
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