--- title: "Stress Recovery Protocols: The 2-Minute and 10-Minute Methods" description: "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, i" --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.hoolest.com/migration/knowledge/what-are-the-protocols#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![VeRelief-White.png\]](https://knowledge.hoolest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeRelief-White.png?height=40&name=VeRelief-White.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to hoolest.com Go to hoolest.com Hello. How Can We Help You? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [VeRelief Help Center](https://knowledge.hoolest.com/migration/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Post Purchase Support](https://knowledge.hoolest.com/migration/knowledge/post-purchase-support?hsLang=en) 3. [Protocols for Use](https://knowledge.hoolest.com/migration/knowledge/post-purchase-support?hsLang=en#protocols-for-use) # Stress Recovery Protocols: The 2-Minute and 10-Minute Methods 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**: 1. Hold the device in place for **1 minute on each side of your neck**. 2. 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**: 1. Hold the device against your neck for **5 minutes on each side**, totaling **10 minutes**. 2. 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! 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