“Thoroughly researched, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated…[this book] provides powerful insights and actionable steps for regulating the nervous system.”
—Alex Korb, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Personal Development Coach, and Author of
The Upward Spiral
A
somatic approach
to treating
trauma, anxiety, and depression
has never been more popular. Perhaps that’s because recent studies show that 80% of
mind-body communication
originates in the body —the vagus nerve is the superhighway that facilitates this communication.
Healing Through the Vagus Nerve
walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with
approachable, non-academic language
and
helpful illustrations
.
Amanda Armstrong (founder of Rise as We)
teaches all about vagal tone and the impact it has on your mental health and everyday life. Then, a variety of exercises and practices provide an adaptable approach to improving nervous system function:
Breathing techniques
including diaphragmatic breathing, physiological sigh, voo breath, and the Valsalva technique
Massage techniques
for the ear, neck, and abdomen
Visual techniques
including lateral eye stretches, eye pushups, orienting, eye cupping, and gaze opening
Physical techniques
including cold exposure, yoga, and more
Featuring relatable client stories, key details of the author’s own journey healing her nervous system, and a selection of entry points to help engage with the process,
is a
complete guide to improving your stress response
through optimizing your vagus nerve and nervous system.
Learn how to
work
with
your nervous system
instead of against it.