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  Yoga and the Vagus Nerve: How Breathwork Shapes Our Stress Response By Yogylavkush | International Yoga Day 2025 – Yoga for One Earth, One Health Modern life constantly triggers our stress response—the “fight or flight” mode governed by the sympathetic nervous system. But hidden within our bodies lies a powerful ally for calm: the vagus nerve . It’s the body’s secret pathway to peace, and yogic breathwork offers the keys to activate it. What Is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body. It connects the brain to major organs such as the heart, lungs, and gut, playing a critical role in the parasympathetic nervous system , which governs rest, digestion, and recovery. Breath as a Remote Control for the Nervous System Scientific studies, including those published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , show that slow, deep, diaphragmatic breathing stimulates vagal tone—an indicator of how well the vagus nerve is functioning. Higher vagal tone is link...

The Breath-Earth Connection: Carbon, Oxygen & Our Interdependence By Yogylavkush | International Yoga Day 2025 – Yoga for One Earth, One Health Every breath we take is a dialogue with the Earth. Inhale: oxygen produced by trees, algae, and plants. Exhale: carbon dioxide, returned to fuel photosynthesis. This breath-exchange is not simply biology—it is interdependence, encoded in our very existence. Through the lens of yoga, it becomes even more profound. Breath as a Bridge Between Body and Biosphere In yogic philosophy, Prana is the vital life force carried by breath. In science, it's the dynamic equilibrium of gases exchanged between humans and Earth. Both perspectives point to one truth: breath connects self to planet . The carbon-oxygen cycle —one of nature’s most intricate symphonies—keeps ecosystems alive. Trees act as planetary lungs, absorbing our exhaled carbon and releasing oxygen in return. On land, rainforests play a key role. In oceans, phytoplankton —tiny pl...