Unlocking the Power of the Vagus Nerve: A Stress-Relieving 'Off-Switch'

Do you also get stressed over small things? Office meetings, housework or any sudden problem - does your heart start beating fast and there is a storm of thoughts in the mind? If yes, then do not panic. Just like a machine or a phone, our body also has an'off-switch'to stop stress! Your mind and body immediately calm down when you press this switch. The name of this magical switch in medical science is - Vagus Nerve. Let's know about it in detail on the occasion of International Yoga Day (International Yoga Day 2026) celebrated on 21 June every year. (Image Source: AI-Generated) Vagus Nerve is one of the longest and most important nerves in our body. It starts from our mind and goes to the throat, heart, lungs and directly to the gut.