ABS & VAGUS NERVE complex YOGA LIVE The VAGUS NERVE, located in your neck, is linked to EPILEPSY, MOOD CONTROL and DEPRESSION. Certain yoga poses and breathing techniques can help stimulate this nerve. Talk to your doctor before beginning an alternative therapy program, especially if you have EPILEPSY — it may not be safe to take a yoga class if your seizures are uncontrolled. Vagus Nerve Functions: The VAGUS NERVE is involved with several BRAIN FUNCTIONS. Its fibers help transport information from your brain to your heart, stomach, lungs and throat. It’s connected to the parts of your brain that are most likely to develop seizures, making it a good target for EPILEPSY TREATMENT. It may also help regulate your moods, which is why VAGUS NERVE SIMULATION is sometimes used to treat DEPRESSION. Traditional Treatment: Problems affecting the vagus nerve are traditionally treated by electrical stimulation.The pulses are designed to block electrical disturbances in your brain. Positive effects of YOGA on the VAGUS NERVE: The chanting of “Om,” recorded a similar effect as electrical stimulation + YOGA can help RELIEVE DEPRESSION, and the results may be connected to vagal stimulation. Poses and Breath: Deep breathing helps stimulate the VAGUS NERVE, triggering a relaxation response. To perform a ujjayi pranayama or “victorious breath,” slowly inhale to a count of three, hold for three counts, then exhale to a count of four or six. Repeat several times, building up to an exhalation …