Can you train your nervous system?

Yes. Just as you can build physical fitness through consistent exercise, you can build emotional fitness through consistent nervous system training. Research shows that practices like breathwork, meditation, and somatic exercises create measurable changes in vagal tone, heart rate variability, and stress resilience. Your nervous system is plastic—it adapts based on what you practice. The key is consistency: daily 5-10 minute practices create more change than occasional longer sessions.