PolyVagal Theory

New term for you? Get ready to explore your nervous system and really get in tune so you can start feeling better today!

Familiarize yourself with the concept via one or more of the videos below

The Scientist’s Son Communicates Clearly and Succinctly 6 Years Ago

Same Scientist’s Son in a More Recent and Deeper Dive (warning he talks very fast – I listened on 75% speed and it was perfect for me to follow)

A Quick Animated Explaination

PVT and ACES

All of this relates to trauma and micro-traumas we all experience. If you’re not familiar with the ACEs study (Adverse Childhood Experiences), this video is a terrific resource!

Vagal Toning

There are many ways to access the ventral vagal branch of the Vagus nerve. About 85% of the information flow is from body to brain. EFT tapping techniques, breathing techniques (long exhales), humming, and other body based therapies are highly effective at bringing the nervous system back to a parasympathetic (rest and digest) state.

If you’re interested in listening to a rife/binural beats track for vagus nerve stimulation to see if it calms your nervus system, relieves pain, or has any other positive benefits, check out the video below.

Rife/Binural Beats Audio Track

This next video discusses vagal tone (the strength of the connection from body to brain), why heightening your vagal tone is important (it even boosts your immune system), and how to improve vagal tone through exercises and habits that can make you more flexible and resilient to stress and anxiety.

Also check out this recent post:

Healing Through the Vagus Nerve

More to come…