Vagal Toning Program

When talking isn’t enough to heal a traumatized nervous system, Dr. Stephen Porges and Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk recommend

What you'll learn

Strengthen the vagus nerve to reduce the intensity and frequency of triggers, flashbacks, and nightmares

Reconnect with soothing sensations of calm and groundedness within the body and nervous system after surviving trauma or chronic stress

Safely release traumatic memories and energy held in the body with gentle vagal toning therapeutic exercises

Restore sensations of power and self-agency to ease feelings of dissociation and helplessness

Requirements

No body-based therapy knowledge or experience needed. This course is an introduction to vagal toning techniques.

Description

If you or your client is living with an overwhelmed nervous system, the vagus nerve is likely weak.This can make it challenging to regulate your emotions and triggers.However, according to leading trauma expert Dr. Stephen Porges, the key to supporting the nervous system in moving to a calm and more regulated state is through the vagus nerve.Furthermore, the vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for helping the body return to a state of balance (Breit et al., 2018).This is why if one’s vagus nerve is weak, it is harder for one to regulate their emotions (Breit et al., 2018; Porges et al., 1994).Whereas a higher vagal tone is associated with emotional stability and resilience (Porges et al., 1994).The vagus nerve is one of the longest branches of nerves in the body, which communicates information from our vital organs back to the brain (Breit et al., 2018).Thankfully, there is a way to increase the tone of the vagus nerve to support you in moving to a place of emotional stability.For this reason, Rewire Trauma Therapy has brought together our top experts in the field of Polyvagal Theory to create this specialized program featuring over 14 different 10-minute vagal toning techniques and 7 theory modules.Thousands of people and therapists who have purchased this program have reported seeing noticeable improvements from their first week of integrating these 10-minute techniques into their daily routine.Therefore, with these techniques and enough time, we believe that you can help yourself and your clients restore feelings of safety and groundedness within the body and nervous system after surviving trauma or chronic stress.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Vagal Toning

Section 2: Daily Neuroplasticity Exercises

Lecture 2 Somatic Sensations And Body Scan Guide

Lecture 3 Technique 1: Nurturing Touch For Emotional Regulation And Vagus Reset

Lecture 4 Technique 2: Breath And Vocal Toning For Vagus Reset

Lecture 5 Technique 3: Vagal Toning Of The Abdomen - Part One

Lecture 6 Technique 4: Vagal Toning Of The Abdomen - Part Two

Lecture 7 Technique 5: Vagal Toning Through The Eyes

Lecture 8 Technique 6: Healing Touch For Vagal Toning - Eyes And Face

Lecture 9 Technique 7: Dissolving The Freeze State

Section 3: Additional Exercises with Tanya

Lecture 10 Additional Technique 1: Humming And Tapping

Lecture 11 Additional Technique 2: Creative Voice Expression

Lecture 12 Additional Technique 3: Resolving Tunnel Vision

Lecture 13 Additional Technique 4: Pushing Movements With Breath

Lecture 14 Additional Technique 5: Facial Expressions

Lecture 15 Additional Technique 6: Vagal Toning Through Gargling

Lecture 16 Additional Technique 7: The Valsalva Maneuver

Section 4: Theory Modules

Lecture 17 Theory Module 1: Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Healing With Suzanne Gundersen

Lecture 18 Theory Module 2: Vagal Toning Exercises With Suzanne Gundersen

Lecture 19 Theory Module 3: Social Attunement & Somatics With Suzanne Gundersen

Lecture 20 Theory Module 4: Introduction To Heart Rate Variability With Matt Bennett

Lecture 21 Theory Module 5: Pathways To Healing And Mental Health With Matt Bennett

Lecture 22 Theory Module 6: Heart Rate Variability: Resilience And Regulation With Dr. Jori

Lecture 23 Theory Module 7: HRV Biofeedback And Demonstration With Dr. Jorina Elbers

Survivors of trauma,Individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD,Anyone interested in learning to regulate the nervous system and nurture the mind-body connection