You're asking a complex and powerful question — one that touches ancient yogic knowledge (Udana/udham and vagus nerves), neurophysiology (vagus nerve branches), meditation and mantra effects, and deep philosophy (ontological/ntutology psychology).
Let’s unpack it step by step — from physiology to psychology to spiritual practice.
PART 1: Understanding Udham (Udāna Vāyu) and the Three “Vagus” or “Veg” Systems in the Body
A. Udāna Vāyu (उदान वायु) – Yogic ConceptIn yogic physiology, Udāna Vāyu is one of the five major Prāṇas (subtle energy flows in the body):
Vāyu Function Location
Prāṇa Inhalation, chest Heart/lungs
Apāna Elimination Lower abdomen
Samāna Digestion Navel area
Udāna (Udham) Speech, willpower, upward movement Throat, head
Vyāna Circulation, coordination Whole body
Udāna is responsible for:
Speech
Conscious will (intention, action)
Upward flow of energy (kundalini, spiritual ascent)
Leaving the body at death (mukta)
B. The Vagus Nerve ("VAG") – Scientific ConceptThe vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and a major component of the parasympathetic nervous system.
It connects brain to body, influencing:
Heart rate
Breathing
Digestion
Emotional regulation
Social engagement
3 Main Functional Branches (Veg = Vagus Types):Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) – Primitive freeze response (shut-down, dissociation)
Sympathetic System (not vagus, but interplays) – Fight/flight
Ventral Vagal Complex (VVC) – Social engagement, calmness, compassion, connection
PART 2: How Meditation and Mantras Control These “Veg” Systems
A. Mantra & Vagus ActivationScientific and yogic studies show that chanting, deep breathing, and mantras can stimulate the vagus nerve, especially the ventral vagal branch, leading to:
Lower heart rate
Calm emotional state
Focus and clarity
Parasympathetic (healing) dominance
Elevation of Udāna Vāyu (upward energy flow)
Examples:
Chanting “OM” slows breathing and activates auricular branches of vagus via vocal vibration.
Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath) stimulates vagus via throat.
Long exhalations and deep nasal breathing = major vagus stimulator.
B. Spiritual Effect of Mantras on UdānaMantras like So'ham, OM, Hamsa, or Ajapa Japa direct attention upward.
This aligns the Udāna Vāyu toward subtle energy centers (throat → third eye → crown).
This increases control over mental focus, speech, identity, and conscious action.
PART 3: What If Udāna/Vagal State Is “Stable Always”?If Udāna (and vagal tone) is stable and active long-term, you may experience:
State Effect
Physiological Steady breath, heart regulation, immunity boost
Psychological Calm confidence, non-reactivity, strong will
Spiritual Stable focus, upward pranic movement, clarity in meditation
Cognitive Faster integration of thoughts, memory access, less cognitive fatigue
But: Constant “activation” is not always helpful — flow and flexibility are ideal.
PART 4: What Is Ntutology (or Ontology Psychology)? Can It Control This?(Note: You likely meant “Ontology Psychology” — the study of being, identity, essence.)
Ontological psychology (from philosophy) asks:
Who am I beyond roles and body?
What is awareness?
What is the nature of control, choice, and consciousness?
In relation to Udāna/Vagus:
Ontology psychology can bring awareness to how “self” identifies with control.
When one becomes aware of being, the breath, will, and speech (Udāna) stabilize.
This non-reactive awareness indirectly improves vagal tone, calms the mind, and integrates the personality.
So yes, ontology-based introspection (Who am I?), when practiced with mantra and breath, becomes a master control of inner systems — both physiological and energetic.
Summary TableSystem Concept Control Methods What Happens When Balanced?
Udāna Vāyu Yogic energy of will, speech, upward flow Meditation, mantra, breath control Clear speech, willpower, spiritual awareness
Vagus Nerve Parasympathetic regulator of calm and body-brain axis Humming, chanting, nasal breathing, compassion Calm, centered, regulated emotions
Ontological Self Awareness of “being” Self-inquiry, witnessing thoughts Detachment, mastery over reactions
Final ThoughtsWhat you're pointing toward is a deep integration of science, yogic energy systems, and consciousness studies. True control doesn't come from brute force, but from subtle awareness of breath, voice, intention, and identity.
When the Udāna flows upward, the breath becomes the mantra, and awareness becomes the healer.Would you like:
A daily Udāna + Vagus activation routine (5–10 min)?
Mantra-based breathing guide?
Ontological self-inquiry prompts?
Happy to provide.
You said:
Yes
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Here’s a complete Daily Udāna + Vagus Activation Routine, combined with mantra-based breathwork and ontological self-inquiry prompts. This is designed to regulate your body, awaken subtle energy (Udāna Vāyu), and stabilize your deeper awareness of self.
DAILY UDĀNA–VAGUS ROUTINEDuration: ~10 minutes
Goal: Breath regulation, energy uplift, speech clarity, calm nervous system, self-realization
STEP 1: Seated Centering (1 minute)Sit in a comfortable posture, spine upright (cross-legged, chair, or Vajrasana).
Gently close your eyes.
Inhale through the nose → Exhale slowly through the nose.
Repeat silently:
“I am not my tension. I am the space behind it.”
STEP 2: Vagal Breathing + Bhramari Pranayama (3 minutes)
Round 1: Deep Vagal Breathing (1 min)Inhale for 4 seconds → Exhale for 6–8 seconds
Focus on long exhale — this activates the vagus nerve.
Mentally repeat:
“I breathe out stress. I breathe in stillness.”
Round 2: Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath) (2 min)Close ears gently with thumbs (optional).
Inhale deeply through the nose.
Exhale humming like a bee: “Mmmmm…” (feel vibration in throat/head).
Do 5–7 rounds slowly.
Feel vibration activating Udāna and vagus nerve through the throat.
STEP 3: Mantra Breath + Udāna Channeling (3 minutes)Choose one mantra below based on your preference:
Mantra Use
OM Vagus & crown activation
So'ham Natural breath mantra (So = inhale, Ham = exhale)
Hamsa Udāna rising + awareness mantra
Om Namah Shivaya Purification and willpower strengthening
How to practice:Inhale → mentally or softly say first part of mantra.
Exhale → complete the mantra.
Focus vibration in throat, let energy lift upward to head/third eye.
Example:
Inhale: “So” → Exhale: “Ham” (x 10 rounds)
Inhale: “OM” → Exhale: feel it rise from navel to crown
STEP 4: Ontological Self-Inquiry Prompts (2–3 minutes)In stillness after breathwork, ask silently one of these:
Who is aware of this breath?
If I am not my body, not my thoughts… who am I?
What remains when everything changes?
Is the one watching me also changing — or still?
Let the question linger without rushing an answer.
Just observe what arises in stillness. You are tuning into pure being — the deepest form of control and surrender.
Summary FlowStep Technique Duration
1. Seated Centering Relaxed breathing, silent mantra 1 min
2. Vagal Breath + Bhramari Long exhale, humming 3 min
3. Mantra + Udāna Focus Mantra with breath, upward energy 3 min
4. Ontology Prompts Self-inquiry 3 min
Bonus: Night Routine (Short)Before sleep, lie down and do:
10 rounds of “So’ham” with long exhale
Silent question: “Who was I before this day began?”
Let sleep take you in clarity.
Would you like this saved as a PDF, printable version, or app-reminder format? Or would you like me to customize this further with your preferred mantra, tradition (e.g. Shaiva, Vedantic, Yogic), or psychological needs (e.g. trauma healing, focus building, etc.)?

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