SONA Blog
Let's start with a simple, relatable fact: most modern humans are feeling the effects of stress right now. The feeling of being "on," wired or overwhelmed has become the background noise of modern life. But what if you had a...
The Neuroscience of Burnout: Why It’s Not Just About Working Less
Over 75% of professionals report experiencing burnout at some point in their careers. But burnout isn’t just about being overworked, it’s about how stress rewires your brain. Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? Struggling to focus even...
Morning, Noon, or Night? Timing Your Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Maximum Impact
Following my last post on pairing your sessions with different audio stimulation, I’ve been reflecting on a different question: “When is the best time of day to use my SONA?” If we’re investing some of our precious minutes daily in...
Plug In, Power Up: The Athlete’s Guide to TaVNS
Stretching, sleep and protein shakes are recovery staples. But, what if part of the answer to going faster, lasting longer and bouncing back quicker after exercise wasn’t just in your legs, or even your lungs, but in your nervous system?...
Syncing the Senses: Amplifying SONA’s Power
A question we regularly receive at SONA, is how do we envisage the user doing their sessions?What time of day should users stimulate? Which settings should the user stimulate in? Should a particular mood or activity trigger the use? And,...
Breathe Like You Mean It: The Secret Rhythm Behind HRV
Imagine if every breath you took could tune your nervous system.Now imagine it’s already doing that and has been your whole life. Welcome to respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) the elegant physiological rhythm behind Heart Rate Variability (HRV). It's the unsung...
Why Personalised Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Is a Game Changer
And why your nervous system deserves better than one-size-fits-all. Vagus nerve stimulation has been around for decades. Clinically, it’s used to treat epilepsy, depression, and migraines. More recently, non-invasive versions have entered the wellness space, promising better sleep, sharper...