To help you achieve stress recovery and relaxation in any situation, we recommend two primary protocols: the 2-Minute Protocol and the 10-Minute Protocol. These methods are designed to enhance calm, improve well-being, and target vagus nerve stimulation effectively.
1. The 2-Minute Protocol
The 2-Minute Protocol is a quick and effective method for calming down in stressful situations.
How to Perform the 2-Minute Protocol:
- Hold the device in place for 1 minute on each side of your neck.
- Enhance the relaxation effects by synchronizing your breathing with the stimulation waveform:
- Inhale during the off phase.
- Exhale slowly during the on phase.
This method naturally guides your breathing to 3 breaths per minute, rapidly reducing stress and tension.
Benefits:
- Achieve calm quickly in stressful, overwhelming, or nerve-wracking situations.
- Portable and easy to practice anywhere.
Device-Specific Notes:
- This is the default protocol programmed into the VeRelief Mini and VeRelief Reset.
- On the VeRelief Prime, this is available in Mode 5.
2. The 10-Minute Protocol
The 10-Minute Protocol is ideal for deeper vagus nerve stimulation, providing enhanced recovery and relaxation benefits.
How to Perform the 10-Minute Protocol:
- Hold the device against your neck for 5 minutes on each side, totaling 10 minutes.
- Use an intensity as high as you can comfortably tolerate for the best results.
Benefits:
- Supports mental health and nervous system recovery.
- Enhances sleep quality and digestion.
- Helps you achieve a meditative state or recover mentally before or after stressful events.
- Provides longer-lasting and deeper relaxation.
When to Use the 10-Minute Protocol:
- When you’re lying in bed and need help falling asleep.
- When struggling to enter a meditative or relaxed state.
- After a particularly challenging or overwhelming day.
Device-Specific Notes:
- If you are using the VeRelief Mini or VeRelief Reset, we recommend not synchronizing your breathing with the stimulation waveform during this protocol.
- On the VeRelief Prime, use Modes 1-3 for optimal results.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about these protocols or need further guidance, our support team is here to help!
Contact us at support@hoolest.com.