Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Ancient wisdom and modern scientific understanding can be integrated using basic home-based practices of Yoga and Ayurveda.

• Contraction of Palatoglossus muscle by positioning of your tongue and learning Khecari-mudra to activate the vagus nerve (not possible for those with cleft palate).
• Bhrāmari pranayama breathing technique to stimulate the vagus nerve.
• Yogic exercises for stretching the Superficial Back Line fascia that connect the bottom of the feet with the eyebrow bridge wrapping around the back of the head.
• Yogic deep Ujjāyī breathing technique feeling the breath down to the pelvic floor with ease, using the partial closure of the glottis for activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Learn to contract the muscles of larynx next to the vocal cords through the voluntary impulse of the vagus nerve.
• Ayurvedic diet plan to keep the vagus nerve communication along the gut-brain axis in an optimal manner.
• Himalayan Yoga dinacaryā morning cold water or soma-energization routine to stimulate the vagus nerve.

1. Hands-on Instruction: Up to 3.5 hours of direct guidance and practical tips
2. Resources: Reading Handouts and Digital Library of breathwork practices for 3 months (copies of slides not available)
3. Vegetarian lunch: Ayurvedic meal served after the conclusion of the class around 1:15pm

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda is a Himalayan siddha monk, who hails from unbroken lineages of the combined heritage of rishi sages and nath meditation adepts. He has directly learnt the Himalayan Kriyayoga meditation system from Tryambaknāth, (popularly known as Mahavatar Babaji) who is a deathless Himalayan siddha who has since relocated to Dhruvaloka during October 2015, after staying nearly 2000 years on earth.

Currently, His Holiness is developing Sambhala Online University based on the teachings from Jñanā-gañja, a siddha enclave located in Tibet, east of Limpiadhura Pass bordering India.

He is among the very few adepts outside of India who has been awarded the degree of DLitt et Phil (Mahāmahopādhyāya) by the erstwhile President of the Association of Indian Universities and by the Sanskrit scholars of Calcutta, India. The degree was conferred in recognition of his meditative interpretation, scholarly analysis, and ability to articulate the philosophical nuances of Sanskrit literature.

Prior understanding of basic principles of breathing will be helpful.

1. Read an article by His Holiness on deep core breathing
2. Practice and learn more about Ujjayi breathing with this six-part video series

Please refer to your registration confirmation email for suggestions on what to bring. Generally, you only need to bring a refillable water container and a pen or pencil for writing. Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided, so please do not bring any cushions.

Avoid mucous generating (mucogenic) foods one day (24 hours) prior to the workshop. Avoid eating at least 1 hour before the Workshop and make yourself feel light and agile. Supper that you may have the day before the workshop should be very light. Please hydrate copiously leading up to this Workshop. There will be a short break at around 11:15am. A vegetarian (primarily vegan) lunch will be served after the conclusion of the classes at around 1:15pm.

Ingredients for food samples will be declared. If you have specific allergies, you can abstain from tasting or partaking in any portion of the lunch. If you are experiencing severe migraines or any digestive discomfort just before the Workshop, you may abstain from attending and you will get a full refund.

• Please stay home if you are experiencing a fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue or other symptoms related to onset viral infection.
• The Nonprofit will issue a full refund of your registration fee if you must cancel attendance due to illness.
• Please follow basic infection prevention and control practices by regularly washing hands with soap and water or with essential oil (such as lavender oil), and by covering your accidental cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow.

Teenagers under the age of 18 years may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We do not recommend this Workshop for anyone under the age of 14. Please write to us if you have a particular inquiry.

Registration Cancellation

In order to receive a refund, please notify Self Enquiry Life Fellowship’s main office either by email at quest@hansavedas.org or by phone at 909-543-6003. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.

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