"Nothing snaps you out of a stressful state quite like doing something unserious. That's why, the next time you're feeling on edge, you should breathe out like a horse. In a viral TikTok, creator @giuliahalkier_ said a "horse breath" is one of the best ways to lower your cortisol levels and regulate your nervous system. Just like humming or chanting, the vibration it creates helps to stimulate the vagus nerve in your neck so your body knows it's OK to relax."
""If you're someone who constantly feels stressed or you feel like you're stuck in that freeze zone where you almost feel numb, this is going to be amazing for helping you shift back into ventral vagal safe and social engagement state - which is frankly where we all want to be," she said. In her comments, one person said they tried it and "instantly felt better." Another wrote, "This is great! I got so relaxed I felt like falling asleep.""
Horse breath is a slow exhale through relaxed lips that flutter, producing vibration similar to humming or chanting that stimulates the vagus nerve and signals safety to the body. The technique can lower cortisol, regulate the nervous system, relax the jaw, and help move people out of fight-or-flight or freeze states. Practitioners report immediate relaxation and increased sleepiness in some users. Somatic therapist Chloë Bean uses the breath with clients who experience tension in the jaw, chest, or throat or who struggle to slow breathing during panic. The method provides a quick, grounding reset for keyed-up or irritated states.
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