We don’t usually think about our jaw when we have pelvic floor symptoms, or vice versa, but they’re more closely linked than you might imagine. Through fascia, muscles, nerves, reflexes, and even shared developmental origins, tension in one area can ripple through the other.

Research and clinical experience have shown just how powerful this connection can be, and why releasing tension in the jaw can improve pelvic floor tone and function, and the other way around.

Final Takeaway: When to Use Each Type of Breathing

🌬️ Belly Expansion (Vagal Stimulation) → Great for
✔️ Deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra, meditation, sleep prep)
✔️ Stimulating digestion & gut motility
✔️ Reducing anxiety & nervous system overactivity

🌀 360° Lateral Costal Breathing (Vagal Stimulation + Pressure Balance) → Best for
✔️ Everyday function, movement, and posture
✔️ Core stability & pelvic floor integrity
✔️ Sustained nervous system regulation without pressure imbalances