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> <p/> A <b>somatic approach</b> to treating <b>trauma, anxiety, and depression</b> has never been more popular. Perhaps that's because recent studies show that 80% of <b>mind-body communication </b>originates in the body --the vagus nerve is the superhighway that facilitates this communication. <p/><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: <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. <p/> Learn how to <b>work <i>with</i> your nervous system </b>instead of against it.