June 14
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9:00 am
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June 15
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6:00 pm
Tuning into Your Divine Calm
June 14 9a-6p Central
June 15 9a-6p Central
Free Essential Oil Class. Live in Person Birmingham, AL and Online via Zoom
Open to all.
Also, if you are joining us in person, plan to stay after on Saturday for the Special Melong Healing Ceremony. This ceremony is free and open to all.
Tuning into your Divine Calm: Vagal Tone Deep Dive
Vagal tone refers to the activity of the vagus nerve, one of the major nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system. The vagus nerve is involved in regulating a variety of autonomic functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and the immune response. Improving vagal tone—meaning enhancing the activity and efficiency of the vagus nerve—has profound benefits on the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Below are the physical, psychological, and spiritual reasons for improving vagal tone.
1. Physical Reasons for Improving Vagal Tone
Vagal tone is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” system), which counterbalances the sympathetic nervous system (the “fight or flight” response). Strong vagal tone reflects a state of balance and healthy functioning of various bodily systems.
- Heart Health and Cardiovascular Benefits:
- The vagus nerve helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Higher vagal tone is associated with better heart rate variability (HRV), which is an indicator of cardiovascular health and a resilient heart. Improving vagal tone can lead to lower heart rate, reduced blood pressure, and a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. Enhanced HRV is considered a sign of a well-functioning autonomic nervous system and a strong ability to adapt to stress.
- Improved Digestion:
- The vagus nerve plays a key role in digestive processes, such as stimulating the production of gastric acid, enzymes, and peristalsis (the movement of food through the intestines). Strong vagal tone can improve digestion, reduce symptoms of indigestion, bloating, and constipation, and enhance gut health. It is also linked to better regulation of blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
- Regulation of Immune Function:
- The vagus nerve helps regulate the inflammatory response by modulating the immune system. High vagal tone is associated with a reduced inflammatory response and better overall immune function. This can help prevent and reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to conditions such as autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.
- Enhanced Respiratory Function:
- The vagus nerve regulates breathing patterns. Improving vagal tone can lead to deeper, slower breathing, which enhances oxygenation of tissues and reduces respiratory rates. This helps improve overall lung function and oxygen intake, and can also reduce symptoms of asthma and shortness of breath.
- Better Stress Response:
- Vagal tone plays a critical role in the body’s ability to recover from stress. Strong vagal tone helps the body return to a state of calm after a stress response, balancing the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) with the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). Improved vagal tone means the body can recover more quickly from stress and reduce the wear and tear that chronic stress puts on the body.
2. Psychological Reasons for Improving Vagal Tone
- Reduced Anxiety and Depression:
- The vagus nerve helps regulate mood and emotional responses by influencing neurotransmitter balance, including serotonin and dopamine. Strong vagal tone is associated with improved emotional regulation, decreased anxiety, and lower levels of depression. By enhancing vagal activity, individuals are better able to manage emotional challenges and reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders.
- Increased Resilience to Stress:
- Vagal tone is linked to the body’s ability to handle stress and recover from it. People with higher vagal tone tend to be more emotionally resilient, able to handle stressful situations without becoming overwhelmed, and to return to a state of calm more quickly. This ability to recover from stress is essential for mental well-being and emotional health.
- Improved Emotional Regulation and Social Connection:
- Vagal tone influences the social engagement system, which affects how we connect with others. High vagal tone is associated with better emotional regulation, the ability to attune to others emotionally, and engage in positive social interactions. It plays a role in how we process social cues and connect with others, helping foster empathy, compassion, and secure attachments. This is particularly important for maintaining healthy relationships and a sense of belonging.
- Better Sleep and Relaxation:
- The vagus nerve is involved in the regulation of sleep through its influence on the parasympathetic nervous system. Higher vagal tone can promote better sleep quality, helping individuals fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and experience more restorative sleep. This is critical for mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall mood.
3. Spiritual Reasons for Improving Vagal Tone
In many spiritual traditions, the vagus nerve is considered a conduit for divine energy and a pathway to greater spiritual insight. Improving vagal tone enhances the flow of energy through the spiritual body, allowing for greater alignment with divine purpose and facilitating spiritual awakening.
- Connection to Divine Will and Purpose:
- Vagal tone is related to the autonomic nervous system, which in spiritual practices is thought to be intertwined with the energy centers (such as the chakras). In many mystical systems, improving vagal tone is believed to help the practitioner align more fully with divine will and higher purpose. It brings a sense of inner peace, spiritual clarity, and alignment with the universe.
- Opening the Heart to Love and Compassion:
- The Heart Chakra is directly related to the vagus nerve, and improving vagal tone opens the heart to greater love, compassion, and spiritual connection. EL, the name of divine mercy, is often associated with the heart as the center of spiritual transformation. By strengthening vagal tone, one enhances their ability to give and receive divine love, deepening their connection to both the self and the Divine.
- Spiritual Resilience and Emotional Equanimity:
- Vagal tone helps foster spiritual resilience, enabling individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater inner peace and equanimity. Those with strong vagal tone tend to have a greater sense of spiritual clarity and centeredness, making it easier to stay aligned with their spiritual path, regardless of external circumstances.
- Greater Mindfulness and Awareness:
- In spiritual traditions such as yoga and meditation, improving vagal tone is often linked to greater mindfulness and awareness. The parasympathetic activation via vagal tone allows the practitioner to enter deeper states of meditative consciousness, enabling profound experiences of unity, stillness, and oneness with the divine.
Choose an oil from each line
Line 1
Single Oils: Vetiver
Blends: Amygdala, Hippocampus, Vital Centers
Line 2
Single Oils: Spikenard, Absinthium, Tuberose, Kava Kava, Clary Sage, Valerian
Line 3
Single Oils: Douglas Fir, Ravensara, Ravintsara,
Line 4
Single Oils: Fir Balsam Absolute, Fir Balsam, Siberian Fir Premium, Fir Fraser
Blends: Fir Supreme
Line 5
Single Oils: Dark Blue Tansy, Neroli, Mandarin Petitgrain, Clary Sage
Line 6
Single Oils: Angelica Root, Angelica Seed
Blends: Vagal Vocal Cords Blend
Line 7
Single Oils: Anise, Fennel, Caraway
Blends: Aerophagy
Line 8
Single Oils: Neroli, Inula, Melissa, Ylang Ylang, Benzoin, Spikenard, Sage
Blends: Cardiac Support
Line 9
Respiratory System
Single Oils: Red Myrtle
Blend: Pulmonary Stress Support
Breathing Rhythm
Single Oils: Benchmark Thyme, Red Thyme, White Thyme, Thyme Serpolet, Spike Thyme, Cinnamon, Cassia
Sinuses
Single Oils: Basil, Red Myrtle
Blend: Sinus Vagal Tone
Trachea
Single Oils: Anise
Blends: Aerophagy
Lungs
Single Oils: Marjoram
Bronchioles
Single Oils: Larch
Blends: Bronchioles
Diaphragm
Single Oils: Dark Blue Tansy, Galbanum
Line 10
Digestive System
Single Oils: Wormwood, Absinthium, Sage
Blend: Paracelsus
Enteric Nerves
Single Oils: Hyssop, Cedar, Sage
Blend: Enteric Equilibrium
Esophagus
Single Oils: Ambroise
Liver
Single Oils: Guava Leaf, Goldenrod, Greenland Moss
Blends: Liver Vagal Tone
Pancreas
Single Oils: Cypress
Gallbladder
Single Oils: Thyme Gerianol
Line 11
Single Oils: Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli,
Blends: Frankincense and Myrrh, Three Wise Men
Line 12
Single Oils: Tarragon, Benzoin, Rose
Line 13
Single Oils: Galbanum, Black Pine
Blends: Threshold
Line 14
Urinary System, Bladder, Kidneys
Single Oils: Sylvester Pine, Clary Sage
Tuning Into Your Divine Calm Optional Kit for Purchase Sale $95 ($175 value)
2ml kit size
Clary Sage
Galbanum
Rose
Patchouli Selatan
Sage
Ambroise
Liver Vagal Tone
Cypress
Thyme Gerianol
White Thyme
Thyme
Red Myrtle
Larch
Sinus Vagal Tone
Marjoram
Benzoin
Vagal Vocal Cord Blend
Fir Supreme
Ravintsara
Vetiver
$95.00
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