Stress has become the soundtrack to modern living, but today, a new wellness innovation promises to help people press pause. Meet yōjō, a first-of-its-kind wellness ecosystem that combines non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), biofeedback, expert support, and personalised guidance to help people calm their bodies and minds.
yōjō goes beyond traditional wellness approaches by giving you a personalised, evidence-based roadmap to better health. It doesn’t just treat symptoms; it addresses the root cause: an overactive stress response that drives inflammation in the body and mind.
Just 30 minutes of nVNS a day can provide better sleep, less anxiety, sharper focus, and faster recovery after just four weeks. On average, yōjō users see a 45% reduction in stress markers and a 300% improvement in autonomic flexibility and recovery.
How yōjō works:
- The Precision-Engineered Stimulator and Earpiece: Each user’s first daily habit is 30 minutes of nVNS, done on the go. Through a specially designed earpiece, the yōjō device gently stimulates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the outer ear, activating the body’s natural rest-and-digest response, triggering whole-body relaxation and anti-inflammatory processes.
- The Intelligent Digital Platform and Biofeedback: The yōjō system features intelligent software within its companion app that transforms complex physiology into actionable insights. The app tracks your progress by utilising real-time biofeedback, done through a 30-sec face scan in the app, before and after each session. This function makes the invisible process of nervous system regulation visible, allowing users to track progress through key markers; heart rate, heart rate variability, stress index and parasympathetic activity.
- Personalised Coaching and Human Accountability: To ensure sustainable results and high adherence, yōjō provides personalised support. Each user receives an initial consultation with a human coach to define personal health goals and map out a tailored plan. The coach then translates these goals into personalised “daily tasks” and protocols within the app. This support system includes access to ongoing guidance via in-app chat features and follow-up meetings, creating a crucial element of accountability and adaptation throughout the user’s health journey.
Leading with evidence, not hype, yōjō is backed by respected scientists and grounded in research to help rebalance the entire person. yōjō is an all-in-one longevity solution that makes nervous system health as routine as checking email.
Waldi Hoon, founder of yōjō said: “In a world that feels faster and more demanding than ever, we built yōjō as a simple, science-backed tool to restore balance. Whether it’s easing into restful sleep, resetting after a stressful day, or finding calm before an important moment, yōjō helps people reconnect with their natural equilibrium.”
yōjō offers a modern approach to nervous system health, bridging the gap between high-tech innovation and holistic wellbeing. Its discreet, comfortable design makes it easy to wear at home, at work, or on the go. Seamlessly fitting into daily rituals – like the daily commute, post-workout, or evening wind-down – yōjō supports a lifestyle of balance and wellbeing without disruption.
yōjō is now available in early access at www.yojo.health for £399 p/a, with wider release planned for early 2026.
yōjō is a first-of-its-kind wellness ecosystem that makes nervous system health a simple, measurable habit. It offers an all-in-one longevity solution grounded in science and research.
yōjō’s system goes beyond traditional wellness approaches by providing a personalised, evidence-based roadmap to better health, addressing the root cause of an overactive stress response. Combining non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) via a precision-engineered earpiece, real-time biofeedback (done through a 30-second face scan in the companion app), and personalised human coaching and accountability to help users calm their bodies and minds.
The device gently stimulates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, activating the body’s natural rest-and-digest response to trigger whole-body relaxation and anti-inflammatory processes. Clinical feedback shows yōjō users see an average of a 45% reduction in stress markers and a 300% improvement in autonomic flexibility and recovery.
