Healing Through the Vagus Nerve : Improve Your Body's Response to Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Trauma Through Nervous System Regulation

"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,�Healing Through the Vagus Nerve�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.