SIMPLYVAGUS
if you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safe
Stephen Porges
The Vagus Nerve
Because the body can't heal while in stress-mode.
A 2-day workshop
covering everything Vagus.
Open to all manual therapists.
The Vagus nerve.
Its proper and efficient functioning is paramount to both our physical and mental health. Not only is it the brain’s “eyes and ears” to most of our internal functions, but also a key player in creating change to these functions when needed.
Our "wandering" nerve. The tenth cranial nerve (CN X).
Traditionally, our Vagus nerve has been seen to only be responsible for our rest, digest, and repair functions.
Turns out there's a bit more to it than that.
For example, overstimulation of this nerve can create serious health issues.
The optimum functioning of this nerve is key to our health - physically and mentally, and longevity.
What you will learn:
Anatomy of your vagus nerve.
Your vagus and digestion.
Your vagus, inflammation & immune health.
Your vagus and cardiovascular health.
Your vagus and social engagement - the Polyvagal theory.
How to test and identify problems with vagal tone & function.
Practical:
Atlas/Axis (C1/C2) reset
Suboccipital release
Neck release
TMJ/jaw reset
Tongue/Hyoid release
Hiatus hernia
Opening the diaphragm
Fine tuning the vestibular system
Tongue function and reset
Sympathetic reset - Spinal and sacrum release
Smell
Breathing
And more...
Making sure the body is in a space where it feels SAFE TO MOVE
