Healing Through the Vagus Nerve

<B>“Thoroughly researched, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated…[this book] provides powerful insights and actionable steps for regulating the nervous system.”<br>—Alex Korb, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Personal Development Coach, and Author of <I>The Upward Spiral</I></B><br><br><B>A somatic approach to treating trauma, anxiety, and depression</B> 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. <br> <br><I>Healing Through the Vagus Nerve</I> walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with <B>approachable, non-academic language</B> and <B>helpful illustrations</B>. <B>Amanda Armstrong (founder of Rise as We) </B>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:<br><br><ul><li><B>Breathing techniques </B>including diaphragmatic breathing, physiological sigh, voo breath, and the Valsalva technique</li><li><B>Massage techniques </B>for the ear, neck, and abdomen</li><li><B>Visual techniques</B> including lateral eye stretches, eye pushups, orienting, eye cupping, and gaze opening</li><li><B>Physical techniques </B>including cold exposure, yoga, and more</li></ul><br>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, <I>Healing Through the Vagus Nerve</I> is a <B>complete guide to improving your stress response</B> through optimizing your vagus nerve and nervous system.<br><br>Learn how to <B>work <I>with</I> your nervous system </B>instead of against it.