Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety Relief

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

This is so easy and so EFFECTIVE! Thank you.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Would love to see more these exercises on the Vagus Nerve. :)

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Here is my Vagus Nerve content on my Yoga Lifestyle channel on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYjTY4iQdrGNaLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4OXlImDotKYq7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfOZYyLnJ2Sntk Yoga Classes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Oql2x5hs2djZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHzRemCNib-hnas I have a 5-class series in our membership community. I'm not sure if you are a member, but if you are, here you go: www.members.melissawest.com/courses/ventral-vagus-activation/ I love the interest in this content and I will continue to film more :)

[@hawtenslaton4307]

@@YogaLifestylewithMelissa Hey thank you for the links. :)

[@someguywithnoneoftheanswers.]

Honestly, this feels like something that can distract somebody's senses down enough that showing somebody it and having them do it to themselves could stop or prevent a panic attack. Will keep in my mind for friends.

[@healingflow5389]

Thank you Melissa!! THis is so simple, good & complete. I appreciate you!!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Glad it was helpful! I love taking complex ideas and making them simple and easy to digest. So your comment means a lot to me.

[@garysimone4977]

@@YogaLifestylewithMelissa I agree, nice and simple

[@AquariusExtract]

Everytime with the hand shaking make me almost cry like i would at the beginning of a panic attack, but it felt different, its hard to explain. Its hard to find things that actually work for me but this little thing did something. Thank you!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I’m so glad it wasn’t overwhelming and you were able to stay with it to experience a shift 💗🙏🪽

[@GottnyGrapes]

GREAT ... I tried it for the 2 minutes and it really did give Me a little boost ...easy to follow BUT results WILL VARY for many

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Great to hear!

[@saharmalik6712]

Yes results always vary from person to person. Cuz stress and trauma store different parts of the body.

[@Mrsmarina84]

Thank you Melissa, these self massages feel wonderful!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Aww, I'm so happy to hear that Marina.

[@luisortegacarreras]

@Smith Knudsen What is I.G?

[@robertkhan7399]

Thank you,dear Melissa fro your Vagus Nerve Massage exercise.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

You're so welcome!

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

I am not opposed to the exercises you demonstrated- there is actually a decent amount of evidence that they work. I am not denying that or opposing it... What I have trouble with in this video comes from confusing different cranial nerves with each other- as well as the concept that there is a "Vagus Nervous System." (1:09). To get to the point- yes VN is part of the autonomic NS- Stimulation of either of the two (one on each side of the neck, below ear and chin) activates the parasympathetic nervous systom (part of autonomic). Touching other areas (such as by the eyes or back of the skull)- may create a response that the vagus nerve ends up being a part of... The cranial nerves influence one another- but there is a big difference between vagus nerve stimulation directly- and other things that get that parasympathetic nervous system going- and eventually the VN tells the heart- lets dial it back a bit- were good.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Hey that was a quick rundown of some Vagus exercises. Thank you!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

You're so welcome! thanks for taking the time to comment Hawten.

[@katyh2599]

Thank you! Is there a time limit to how long to do this? I need to calm my nervous system as literally everything revs it up, my body is so afraid.

[@garysimone4977]

Just saw this .. thank you how often abd how lobg you suggest to do

[@taraperry2630]

Thank you 💕

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ErwinVargaInc]

Melissa, hugs my divine soul ❤ 😘😘😘😘😘

[@maxi2406]

Thank you

[@AllGood_Thingss]

Wow this is such a great video and really helpful for those anxiety attacks thank you for sharing this will help so many people 💛💛 xxx

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

awesome to hear :) :)

[@NihalRaslan]

this what time do good ?

[@mariadebono1229]

Love it, thank you Melissa! ❤💚

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

So happy to hear it Maria. Thanks for letting me know.

[@sanaghaffar4139]

does it helps with headcahes??

[@cosmosanozie2452]

You're doing a great job there❤️

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Cosmos Anozie so pleased you enjoyed the video :)

[@heenapatel5294]

Thank you mem,❤️❤️❤️.

[@joannelegros-kelly7688]

Amazing. It feels like any rubbing on my head is calming and relaxing. 🙏

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I'm so glad!

[@newts1964]

how often can you do these daily

[@NitinSharma-jc6wo]

Nice vedieo

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Thank you

[@sattvadevi]

Lovely! The video ended quite abruptly however. Was it supposed to? Either way I feel so relaxed.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I'm glad it was supportive Dahlia. The ending of the video was intentional. I'm glad you feel relaxed. Thanks for your comment.

[@sattvadevi]

@@YogaLifestylewithMelissa It was amazing! Do you have more vagus nerve content? I really need it.🧡😊

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

@@sattvadevi I have a 5-class series in our membership community. I'm not sure if you are a member, but if you are, here you go: www.members.melissawest.com/courses/ventral-vagus-activation/ Here is my Vagus Nerve content on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYjTY4iQdrGNaLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4OXlImDotKYq7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfOZYyLnJ2Sntk Yoga Classes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Oql2x5hs2djZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHzRemCNib-hnas

[@sattvadevi]

@@YogaLifestylewithMelissa Thank you! 🧡

[@vanshikamukheja6513]

Yo fam, Calm Easy Tea has been amazing for my mental health! My mood is better, and I’m more relaxed 💖😊

[@paulinerosanna]

I follow your other channel for some months now, but its only through your emails that I discovered this channel. Maybe a tip ;)

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Thanks for letting me know Pauline. I'm trying to be more consistent with both posting to this channel and sending out emails about when I post. Thanks for your support!

[@MVKnature]

👍🏼💜 Gratitude

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

You are so welcome. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your comment.

[@MVKnature]

@@YogaLifestylewithMelissa you deserve 🪶🕊️

[@Rollwithit699]

When I saw you rubbing the occipital area that causes my chronic migraines, I knew you were the ANSWER.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I get migraines too, so I completely understand.

[@MisterMeow-vt8kl]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Thanks for watching

[@es3700]

Not so calm and relaxed considering how fast it was demonstrated , but thank you for this tip.

[@పాటలపాఠాలు]

It is useful for reducing anxeity or tempoary

[@katherine_art05]

❤

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

:)

[@lifeisjusthowidream9414]

Nice video, and helpful too! But please next time doing vagus nerve exercise try to slow it down a bit more. This feels too rushed, and I have to pause the video to even finish the moves, before moving on to the next one. ❤ something like this should be more slow paced, and relaxing. Thank you for the exercises.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Thank you for your feedback. This is more of a demonstration than a follow along. I would recommend my yoga classes if you want to follow along at a slow pace: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGbMf4OGp551mdk

[@queenadarona4451]

Why would I want to “connect” when feeling anxious? I’d want to DISconnect!

[@hshfyugaewfjkKS]

Maybe a better word would have been stimulate. When you stimulate the vagus nerve, it sends messages to the body's nervous system that it is time to calm down. When you are anxious that is exactly what the NS needs. When you are anxious and doing these exercises it could take 3-7 minutes (depending on how anxious you are) for the NS to 'get the message' it's safe to wind back down. The more you do them the faster your NS will begin to respond.

[@neitsinuochadi3391]

Can i practice ths everyday?? Do i hv to rub gently or a lil hard