The Sanctuary Salt Spring
281 Cudmore Road V8K 2J7 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Spending time at the beach has been shown to activate the Parasympathetic side of your Nervous System, which produces a feeling of relaxation and calm in the mind and body It’s amazing, but true: there is a neurological system in your body that you can trigger at will to help yourself feel less stressed, at ease, and happier. The vagus nerve is a key part of your parasympathetic nervous system. It’s also the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. It runs from the b...rain through to the abdomen. It influences your breathing, digestive function and heart rate, all of which can have a huge impact on your mental health. Breathing deeply immediately relaxes the body by stimulating the vagus nerve, which in turn, shuts off the 'fight or flight' reflex by calming the sympathetic side of your nervous system Take a moment to activate the Parasympathetic wing of the Autonomic Nervous System by way of full, deep breaths: On the inhale, fill your lungs fully, hold for a few seconds or so, and then e x h a l e s l o w l y. Exhaling slowly is the key to stimulating the vagus nerve and reaching a state of relaxation. Do this 3-5 times for immediate results Other ways to naturally stimulate the Vagus Nerve are: 1. Cold Showers & Swims 2. Singing & Humming 3. Exercise . . . . #parasympathetic #takeabreath #bepresentbefree #islandlife #islandtime

Sanctuary Water, oh water! move through me unbroken... Let my body be your bed my naked feet your boat your current my wild your stillness my sacred my breath your unspoken. By Ahnwyn Skelhorn Copyright 2020 Bones Fly Publishing bonesfly.ca #propioamor #meditación #bepresentbefree #amygdala #sanctuarysaltspring #myislandlife #islandtime #travelbug #elmar #explorer #wanderer #wanderlust #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #travellifestyle #saltspring #saltspringisland #bedandbreakfast #bnb #retreat #zen #adventure #tranquil #nature #beatifulbritishcolumbia #thegreatoutdoors #gulfislandsbc

Don’t let all this social distancing make you anti social. . . . .... #saltspringbeaches #saltspringaccomodations #sanctuarysaltspring #vernalequinox #firstdayofspring #traveling #travelbug #travelphotography #explorer #wanderer #wanderlust #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #roamtheplanet #travellifestyle #saltspring #saltspringisland #bedandbreakfast #bnb #retreat #zen #adventure #tranquil #nature #beatifulbritishcolumbia #thegreatoutdoors #gulfislands See more

A light snack or a light filled breakfast setting. We’ve got a seat with your name on it. : @suzannerushton . . . .... . #traveling #travelbug #travelholic #travelgram #travelinggram #travelphotography #exploring #explorer #wanderer #wanderlust #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #roamtheplanet #travellifestyle #airbnb #saltspring #saltspringisland #bedandbreakfast #bnb #retreat #zen #adventure #tranquil #nature #bc #thegreatoutdoors #gulfislands See more

New sun deck is finished!!!Complete with Japanese inspired koi pond. Gold fish will do for now! . . . .... . #traveling #travelbug #travelholic #travelgram #travelinggram #travelphotography #exploring #explorer #wanderer #wanderlust #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #roamtheplanet #travellifestyle #airbnb #saltspring #saltspringisland #bedandbreakfast #bnb #retreat #zen #adventure #tranquil #nature #bc #thegreatoutdoors #gulfislands See more