Vagus Nerve Stimulation | 3 Quick Exercises for Anxiety & Stress

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? In this video, I show you three exercises to stimulate the vagus nerve to help rewire your brain from anxiety. If you get easily overwhelmed with worry or stuck in depression, these exercises will help to bring you into balance.

VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 Intro to Vagus Nerve & The Polyvagal Theory
0:35 Our Understanding of the Nervous System is Outdated
3:44 First Technique Brahmiri Breathwork Pranayama Beginners Version (without Shanmukhi Mudra)
4:45 Second Technique From Stephen Porges 'The Polyvagal Theory'
7:18 Corny Joke 😂
8:17 Third Technique Viloma Pranayama Breathing Meditation from Yoga

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, or as a substitute for the medical advice of a physician.

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[pattyobrien]

For 6 years my diaphragm has been so tight and painful I had a hard time eating and breathing. Hundred thousand dollars of tests and NOTHING showed up. Endoscopy’s, CT’s, MRI’s…this is the first time I’ve be pain free !!
I also did the eye exercise earlier in the day which helped.
I’m in tears. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[yogawithtim]

Did you notice a difference from the exercises? Which did you find most beneficial?

[elizabethchoymoorman]

Unbelievable. I have issues with depression and anxiety, like so many people, and it’s been bad lately. This was very dramatic and helpful. Thanks so much

[pameverett]

i did day 10 of your 30 day yoga challenge 2023, then did the 5 minute guided shavasna and then this. Really enjoy everything you teach Tim.

[octoberrosesaxon]

Much needed thank you! Currently withdrawing from medication for anxiety. Hope everyone struggling finds some relief!
💛💛💛

[GinaC]

I'm new to your website. I've been suffering from insomnia since childhood (I'm 67 now) and have tried just about everything out there to get more consistent sleep. Nothing ever worked for very long. I'd recently heard about the vagus nerve but never looked into it until now. This video explains it very well and your instructions are clear (except that I would have liked to see the back of your neck to ensure my fingers were in the right place). I will definitely make this a regular habit. Here's to many a good night's sleep! Thank you, Tim. I'm a grateful subscriber.

[bexamcca]

The neck one didn’t have the noticeable effects you mentioned at first, but immediately after doing it, I felt much calmer. Thanks 🙏🏼

[williamlundbergh]

I have never received such meaningful FEEDBACK from my body in my entire life... I am 71 years old! Wonderful!! Funtastic!

[catsonmars]

The second exercise made me start crying. I don't know if that's supposed to happen, but it was interesting to see how this affected me. I'm going through a whole lot right now and my ptsd and anxiety is making coping difficult.

[omytupapa]

Wow, this actually does make me sigh and breathe better, I have peripheral neuropathy which is affecting my Vagous nerve and ANS and it helps me with my dizziness and balance! Thanks !!

[deeanngunnells]

I really enjoyed the humming part the best. I’m interested I learning more about the vagus nerve. It was a very calming practice. Thank you 😊

[anjitapper]

After a hectic day and menopausal lack of sleep, this felt amazing
I’m going to do these exercises before bed, see if it helps, thanks Tim💕

[paulagargan]

This is the most amazing relaxing yoga I have done in 12 years of practicing yoga. Thanks Tim

[Tiger_Lightning_Music]

This is quite awesome. It’s so nice to start the morning calm rather than anxious. 💙

[cynthiabower]

This video is literally an answer to my prayers regarding the vagus nerve invigoration and improvement.

[vickimc]

Thanks, Tim. I am glad to have these exercises in my anti-anxiety tool box. Now I will try a 30 minute practice. Namaste.

[starlight]

I am suffering episodes of atrial fibrillation which started after a serious GI bleed. After extensively reading /watching learned cardiologists, they state that atrial fibrillation can be caused by the vagus nerve coming from the stomach. My doctor seems uninterested in this theory and prefers to treat it with stronger medication. I prefer natural remedies and will now add these yoga exercises to my yoga practice with you, to see if this might reduce the duration of attacks. Thank you so much for showing us these techniques. Namaste 🙏

[salliek]

Thank you for those exercises I think that's what I really needed to get rid of the stress that was sitting in my neck and shoulders.

[astroinferno-ty]

helped with dehabilitating anxiety that i had started to suffer 3 years ago since covid. doctors kept on wanting me to be on medication that made my symptom worse, this exercise not only helped my anxiety but my ibs aswell especially the first and second exercise

[deanallen]

If this was a placebo then it was a rather impressive one. I did indeed laugh with surprise at how wonderful these techniques made me feel. This has made my day.