Your vagus nerve controls a major part of your relaxation response.
Method 1: Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold for 7. Exhale through your mouth for 8. Repeat 4 times.
Check your resting heart rate before and after. Use your phone or smartwatch. Log the difference.
Do the second round after 5 minutes. Record that number too. A drop of 5+ BPM means your nervous system is shifting. (1/2)