Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

The original and bestselling guide to the vagus nerve, now in 20+ languages: unlock the self-healing power of Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory

Vagus exercises for reducing anxiety, healing trauma, and rebalancing your autonomic nervous system

This comprehensive guide offers an easy-to-understand overview of the vagus nerve—and helps you unlock your body’s innate capacity to heal from stress, trauma, anxiety, and injury.

Dr. Stanley Rosenberg, PhD, dispels long-held myths about the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and offers up-to-date research on how our physical health, emotional wellness, and the vagus nerve are all interconnected. Most importantly, he shows how these insights can help you heal your ANS—and live a less stressed, more balanced, and emotionally regulated life. This book offers:
An in-depth overview of Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal TheoryStep-by-step self-help techniques for regulating the vagus nerveVagus exercises to relieve emotional, psychological, and physical symptomsReal-life case studies and stories from the author’s clinical practiceInsights into the vagus nerve’s role in social behaviorAn overview of what happens in our bodies when we get stuck in stress states—and how to heal themSimple, research-backed recommendations for initiating deep relaxation, improving sleep, healing from trauma, and stimulating recovery from illness and injury

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve is written for therapists, bodyworkers, trauma survivors, parents, and anyone struggling with chronic stress. Grounded in neurobiology research, clinical stories, and easy-to-follow exercises, this book gives you the tools to bring your body back into a state of safety, balance, and optimal functioning.

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About North Atlantic Books

Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623170249
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623170240
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #7,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Holistic Medicine (Books) #21 in Anxiety #24 in Post-Traumatic Stress
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