4 week Vagus Nerve Yoga course

Vagus Nerve Yoga is rooted in the Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges. It weaves the traditional teachings of yoga with the understanding of the vagus nerve, which plays a central role in our emotional and physical wellbeing.

The vagus nerve extends from the brainstem down into our stomach and intestines, passing through our heart and lungs, and connecting our throat and facial muscles. It regulates our sense of safety and connection with ourselves and the world.

Through the practice of certain yoga postures, conscious breathing techniques, mindfulness & vagal toning exercises, we work with the body towards reclaiming safety, resilience, inner power, connection (to self, others and the world) and opening to love. This approach is rooted in nonviolence and compassion inviting gentleness, curiosity, choice & freedom guiding you towards a deeper sense of self-understanding, trust and authenticity.

The goal of a Vagus Nerve yoga is to increase flexibility of the nervous system. Yoga increases vagal tone, stress reduction& supports trauma recovery.

This practice offers an opportunity to become skilled at moving between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems with greater ease and choice.  

4-Week Vagus Nerve Yoga: This4-week container is an opportunity to become a compassionate witness to your body and mind guiding you towards a deeper sense of self-understanding, trust and authenticity. Each session is an invitation to explore the relationship with yourself through movement, conscious breathing and somatic awareness.

What to expect in each session

●    A theme/intention to explore

●    Breath and movement practices that provide space for exploration of your inner landscape

●    Vagal toning exercises

●    Practices for building flexibility of the nervous system &rewiring the brain for growth & transformation

●    Space to tend to and honour your emotional, physical and mental landscape

●    Choice and freedom to participate in the capacity that works for you

●    You are welcome as you are

Who is this course for?

This course is open to all. Vagus Nerve yoga can be especially beneficial if you:

●    Experience symptoms of anxiety, trauma, PTSD, dissociation or dysregulation.

●    Experience chronic stress/ pain/ fatigue or overwhelm

●    Are looking to develop more compassion and kindness towards yourself

●    Want to learn more about your body’s wisdom and establish connection with deeper parts of yourself

You are welcome to join just as you are.

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