Yoga Medicine for the Vagus Nerve
2 min readMar 28, 2022
What is the vagus nerve and why does it matter in yoga?
The feeling I get when I practice yoga is something I’ve always struggled to put into words. It connects my body and my mind in a way that makes me feel present, aware and at ease. While there are multiple elements at play on the mat, one of the key factors facilitating this feeling is the vagus nerve.