Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Exercises To Release Anxiety Stress and Trauma

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Жыл бұрын

The Vagus Nerve plays a major role in helping to keep us balanced and manage stress, tension, and anxiety. The Vagus Nerve Reset is designed to help you move from being stuck in stress, anxiety (flight or fight / sympathetic parasympathetic) and back into harmony and social engagement.
In this video I share a technique from Dr. Stephen Porges, as described in his book, "The Polyvagal Theory" as well as a proven and effective breathing exercise from yoga to help improve vagal tone. I'll also share a few quick techniques you can use when your in a jam and only have a few seconds to reset.

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@jayshko Жыл бұрын

More of this podcast format please!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Oh cool thanks! I’m glad you like this style. It’s been a joy putting these together.

@lauraluvscoffee Жыл бұрын

Yes please!!

@mmoloni3221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Nortonius_ 11 ай бұрын

Timcast!

@Simon1985_ 3 ай бұрын

I don’t care if the first exercise was even just placebo, it worked! This could be a game changer for me. I’ve suffered for years with anxiety breathing problems and this definitely helped.

@yogawithtim 3 ай бұрын

So good to hear it. Thanks!

@writerjulesheartly5328 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Managing anxiety at the moment this was published. Your voice invites peace in. The techniques are essential and proven to work. So thankful for the work you continue to do. Loves the format as well. Best wishes for even more wonderful career in the world of yoga and wellness.😘

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words Jules. Wishing you best always.

@anubhavmotilal8363 5 ай бұрын

The first exercise is so powerful!

@candicemurray6392 Жыл бұрын

Wow I REALLY felt a release when we did the first occipital bone releases. My whole body went limp. Thank you!!!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks Candice

@danphillips7572 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, you are a really gifted teacher, you explain techniques so calmly and clearly. Thankyou 🙏

@marciemoss 9 ай бұрын

Hello Tim, I have been healing and managing CPTSD for many years and was familiar with most of the breathing techniques, but I have been putting off working more intentionally with the vagus nerve for a while now. Well, doing the first exercise unexpectedly made me cry and it felt like a release I didn't even know I needed. And the last exercise made me smell a comforting smell that makes me feel safe (campfire out in nature). Thank you.

@yogawithtim 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome. It's not uncommon for students to experience deep seated emotions as a result of vagus nerve stimulations 😉

@ericabriscoe Жыл бұрын

Feeling all zen now ! Thank you Tim, as always amazing explanation 😊🙏🏻

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks Erica

@Vanessapfistermesavage Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim for this great new video. I recently heard that there are ongoing promising clinical studies to explore the role of stimulating the vagal nerve for reducing inflammation. We are only now discovering the potential of this nerve!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks Vanessa

@aimeeworksout Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying these podcast format videos. Thank you!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Glad you're liking. Thanks Aimee

@rosebladepat 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate your talk and exercises! Super simple techniques to release. I'm working through adrenal fatigue/disregulation or HPA-axis issues, right now. And anything to calm my stress response is literally saving my sanity.

@yogawithtim 8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks Rose

@szaldom Жыл бұрын

Just did this during my break. Perfect💫 Thank You🙏

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks Ann

@karendavidson6178 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Tim. Would love to have these techniques incorporated into your classes 🙏

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

I have 2 videos that incorporate the vagus nerve on my membership site, “the CMC” already ;) One I posted just 2 days ago in the weekly section. Check it out. here’s the link to join so you can try: www.timsenesiyoga.com/consciousmovement

@ingridziegler8596 Жыл бұрын

Very exciting. Will try that! Thanks Tim, for that very interesting post!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You got it. Thanks Ingrid

@thejillykilly Жыл бұрын

Love the science behind this.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks

@edinlugic6619 Жыл бұрын

this is GREAT. i always feel tension there espacially on the left side where I had a brain surgery so this really helped me! thank you tim :*

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good to hear you liked it.

@karesmith6961 Жыл бұрын

I love your voice tone this is what removes my stress and anxiety :) Thanks for all your knowledge and sharing ;) hopefully sometime I cam attend one of your classes. I discovered you by chance on youtube once.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Ok. Cool. Thanks Kare. I have the live video class every Sunday. If I have your email address you'll get the notifications. For in person classes all we're doing now are the week-long yoga retreats usually outside the US. If you're on the mail list you'll get the notifications for the next one.

@patriciamasterson4721 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for help. Feelings in unfamiliar aging process frightens me. It does manifest in vagus system intensely now since in 80’s. Many thanks for occipital exercises.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You got it. Thanks Patricia

@LuisMolfino Жыл бұрын

Rad technical tutorial Tim. Thanks for the yoga vibes and weekly inspiration. All the best from South America 🙏

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucho

@Yogamomds Жыл бұрын

I am truly grateful for this information. Thank you.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dawn

@CoCreation.with.Qualia 6 ай бұрын

This has helped me immensely. I’ve been struggling with an increased anxiety couple of weeks, since a big life transition & having to manage a lot. Been harder to sleep, rest or even getting things done sometimes. I might be able to take a nap after this video. Thanks you for your techniques & your calming voice ❤

@yogawithtim 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Let me know how it goes for you

@lesbg7635 3 ай бұрын

Love your tone and calmness, so peaceful😊

@yogawithtim 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😉

@jo_asia 3 ай бұрын

Hey Tim, thank you for emphasising the role of the vagus nerve regarding stress and anxiety. I didn't know that first technique, instant yawning technique :)

@yogawithtim 3 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks

@alanm3023 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing thanks Tim ❤

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks Alan

@ditisjerome Жыл бұрын

it stimulates me that you now have an amazing sound quality :)

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

👍 new mic is 💥

@natashahodkinson142 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Perfect timing as I have just crawled out of bed after a day long full body migraine attack. Very very grateful for this. 🙏🙏

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps. Thanks Natasha

@natashahodkinson142 Жыл бұрын

@@yogawithtim it sure did. Thank you again. 🙌

@yogapilatesanywhere Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim im practicing ❤God Bless You

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria!

@guadalupemarincastro2167 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful thank you Tim!

@yogawithtim 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@sylvie4477 Жыл бұрын

Un sujet intéressant et bien expliqué la méthode de respiration a été facile pour moi,la première plus difficile de ressentir ressentir les sensations merci Tim 🙏🐾 Sylvie 😊

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Merci Sylvie. Je suis content que tu aies aimé la respiration

@archanakanade2529 Жыл бұрын

Love it Tim!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks Archana

@natashahodkinson142 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim. A request from me would be some short mobility routine for neck, shoulder tension that can cause headaches Something I could do before bed and maybe not wake up with neck tightness and headache. Thank you 🙌

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Type in the KZfaq search, “yoga Tim neck shoulders” ;)

@natashahodkinson142 Жыл бұрын

I am in the CMC so I will have a look. Thank you :)

@paulvc4608 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ loved the video, Tim! 😊

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Glad you loved it. Thanks Paul

@ConstanzevRheinbaben 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Tim. You are my absolute fave online teacher! Recently apparently I have high intraocular pressure. I know not to do any inversions, which is a bit limiting. If you could gift us a class with no inversion that would be awesome. Many thanks. Blessings, Constanze

@yogawithtim 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don’t think i have any classes with inversions posted on KZfaq. Maybe only a couple.

@ConstanzevRheinbaben 10 ай бұрын

@@yogawithtim well, I am told anything where the head is lower than the heart. So apparently even downword facing dog, or forward bend, even child's pose... frustratingly limiting...

@kirstymacfarlane1620 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim 🙏🏼

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kirsty

@sabineb.9884 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I was looking for content about the Vagus nerve and regulating the nervous system. And here I am, wonderfully explained and truly effective exercises that you show. Can't wait to teach it to friends and family. (Which mic do you use?) Have a wonderful day and I'll watch your other videos as well, such great content and teaching 🙏✨🌟

@yogawithtim 10 ай бұрын

Hey Sabine. Welcome to the channel. To answer your question, I use a wireless Lav mic

@daffaalexander6300 Жыл бұрын

Tim this helps. Thankyou❤

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks

@Moveonlessons 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, While I did the first exercise , I felt tension while pulling the skin and it felt like I was a bit out of breath, and then relieved while letting go the skin. I even sneezed on the second round 😅 Will try to practise it often, my HRV has been very low for 1.5 years and I want to commit to this practise to improve my stress response

@yogawithtim 6 ай бұрын

Try adding regular yoga practice and pranayama as well. I find that very helpful :)

@Moveonlessons 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I completed your 2023 30 day challenge a few days ago, I managed to practise about 3 times a week, would love to do yoga every single day. And pranayama. For our western mind pranayama is always something that we want to skip as less important as if ‘if you don’t sweat enough you don’t gain enough’. It took me so many years to realize how wrong that is…. Thanks for your supportive message 🙏

@kenac64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ken

@hannahhigham9326 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you. One question, are you placing your fingers on the midline of the base of the occipital bone or are your fingers slightly to the right or the left of midline? Thanks!

@yogawithtim 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Good question. The base

@youthehealer Жыл бұрын

Great Info Tim, I also suggest reading info on Vagus nerve inflammation from Medical Medium (Anthony William)

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

I read his book and feel skeptical about the spirit he’s in communication with. Hopefully it’s all legit :)

@youthehealer Жыл бұрын

@@yogawithtim Yup, I was as well Tim. Truth is It saved my life together with yoga (mind) after 15 years of loosing my immune system, broken digestion and viral issues (body). His info was the one that made sense.

@mimimcgeeable Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, where is the link for the 30 Day event you mention? Thanks

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

It’s the box that I point to at the end of the video :)

@kirstentaylor7249 Жыл бұрын

Can you please have a graph to show where the muscle is. Please and thank you. I would like to start doing this.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kirsten. If you're looking to find the vagus nerve just Goggle 'vagus nerve'

@robertafierro5592 7 ай бұрын

My Accupuncturist told me that i need to gently massage this area of my neck to prevent a stroke! He described that atea as being "tight".

@yogawithtim 7 ай бұрын

Good advice. Thanks Roberta

@cjrecord Жыл бұрын

...that last thirds-breath one is also, apparently, a good asthma (and probably any other lung inflammation) check, at least for my lungs.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks

@eleonoreconstant Жыл бұрын

Do you find this more effective than meditation? I naturally massage those points down my neck when i have too much tension in my neck, it helps a lot but havent tried doing it when feeling anxious to see if it calms me down. Thanks so much for sharing, super interesting!!! :) Have a great day Tim!

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eleonore. I think you would benefit by working with me on the CMC (Conscious Movement Community). I can keep up with you and help guide you and answer your questions through the chat on the CMC. You can become a member here: www.timsenesiyoga.com/consciousmovement

@ElijahNoahAckerman 9 ай бұрын

Hey I just tried this and I immediately felt really relaxed and also involuntarily started laughing or feeling of happiness. Is that a normal response?

@yogawithtim 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@alexandra3465 Жыл бұрын

tim i think we have the same color kitchen cabinets. carry on.

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks Alexandra

@Divine777Love 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a question. I just found out I am high sensitive person. Would this help with the overwhelming stimulation? I would appreciate it any suggestions please. Thank you 🙏🏼

@yogawithtim 11 ай бұрын

I’d recommend reading the book to learn as much as you can about yourself and the Vagus nerve :)

@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss Жыл бұрын

You can do ASMR Tim ! Namaste.

@kseniagosawska5103 Жыл бұрын

🎉great idea 🥰

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Never thought about that 🤔

@VictorLopez-ou6gp Жыл бұрын

Question, is your CMC still active? I hope so. I have tried contacting you on the two listed emails. I get error messages as a reply

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Yes. CMC is still active. You can try it free for two weeks... www.timsenesiyoga.com/consciousmovement

@VictorLopez-ou6gp Жыл бұрын

@@yogawithtim thanks, just signed up.

@skfhdsjknldgfv Жыл бұрын

What does it mean if we don't feel a release?

@yogawithtim Жыл бұрын

Might not have done it right

@urewf22 9 ай бұрын

2:50 so it’s behind the ears? I don’t get it, i feel the ball in the middle of my back skull, so i just go right from there? But it’s higher than your hand placement.. Maan i wish you were next to me so you could show me

@yogawithtim 9 ай бұрын

Try watching them again to get a better idea :) i did my best to explain. You could also research on an internet search for more info

@urewf22 9 ай бұрын

@@yogawithtim Update: i did them anyways many times and it eventually worked :D and i felt deep relief

@amberwright1269 11 ай бұрын

Dig!

@yogawithtim 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Amber

@62Sketch 8 ай бұрын

I didn't feel a darn thing

@yogawithtim 8 ай бұрын

Hmmmm 🤔

@snowyowl6892 5 ай бұрын

IT MADE ME BURP when I held it … ✅✅

@alihickerson6903 10 ай бұрын

Great video but I’m super weirded out by your chapter titles… one says “the truth about camel toe”,“all the men I’ve ever dated”, “my favorite wallpaper”…what’s up with that??

@yogawithtim 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ali. Glad you liked the video. The titles?... just an attempt at levity 😊