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Calmness is a conversation between the mind, the body, and the room. We process and understand our surroundings through our senses - sight, scent, sound, savor, and sensation. As our body gathers this information, the brain and body then engage in another conversation.

The parasympathetic nervous system is driven by the longest nerve in the body called the Vagus Nerve. The vagus nerve supports a two-way communication, sending information from the brain throughout the body and sending sensory information back up to the brain.

When a stressor is present, say a loud sound suddenly happens, the vagus nerve sends signals throughout your body to trigger a 'fight of flight' response to deal with the source of the sound.

Conversely, if the brain and body are calm, the nerve carries these signals and the person can experience tranquility.

The vagus nerve can have far-reaching impact on bodily processes because it runs between the brain, throat, chest, heart, lungs and digestive tract. For example, in the presence of stress, the digestive system slows, funneling energy for other systems that are responsible for keeping the person alive, in the most extreme case.

To make matters even more complicated, the body holds onto stress that can require movement or stretching to release. This is a field called somatic therapy.

Luckily, several quick and easy options exist to move the body away from a 'fight or flight' response, toward the rest and digest mode needed for calmness.

Our ceramic objects serve as triggers within your space.

Set your intention by defining: "When X, I'll Y."

  • When I glance at a lamp or votive, I'll take a deep breath and slowly release it. 
  • When I notice the scent of a candle or incense, I'll relax my shoulders or unclench my jaw. 
  • When I hear a certain sound, I'll look at something that's 20 feet away for a few seconds to rest tired eyes. 

Below you'll find a list of ways to nudge your parasympathetic nervous system into calmness.

Chose your trigger and an intention from the list.

Intention Ideas

"When X, I'll Y."

Breath-Based Behaviors

  • Exhale longer than you inhale (e.g. inhale 4 counts, exhale 6-8)
  • Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth slowly
  • Box breathing — inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4
  • Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing rather than chest breathing
  • A single long, slow sigh

Muscle & Body Behaviors

  • Drop and roll your shoulders back and down
  • Unclench your jaw and separate your teeth slightly
  • Relax your tongue from the roof of your mouth
  • Soften your eye muscles and brow
  • Release your hands from a grip or fist
  • Feel both feet flat and heavy on the floor
  • Progressive muscle relaxation — tense a muscle group, then release

Eye & Vision Behaviors

  • Shift to panoramic or peripheral vision (softening your focus)
  • Look at something far away (20+ feet) to relax eye muscles
  • Close your eyes for 5–10 seconds
  • Follow a slow, smooth moving object with your gaze
  • Hold your head straight and look toward the corners of your eyes until you yawn

Temperature & Touch Behaviors

  • Splash cold water on your face (activates the dive reflex)
  • Hold something warm in your hands
  • Place a hand on your chest or sternum
  • Slow, gentle self-massage on hands, neck, or temples

Posture & Movement Behaviors

  • Sit or stand tall to open the chest and airways
  • Slow, gentle neck rolls
  • Shake out your hands and wrists loosely
  • Slow walking, especially barefoot on a natural surface

Cognitive & Sensory Behaviors

  • Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can hear, 3 you can feel (grounding)
  • Hum or make a low vocal tone (vibrates the vagus nerve)
  • Swallow deliberately and slowly
  • Yawn (naturally triggers a parasympathetic response)
  • Smile softly — even a subtle smile can shift nervous system state