Polyvagal Theory and The Vagus Nerve
What is the Vagus Nerve?
The Vagus Nerve is the sensory highway that enables the brain to collect and transmit information to and from our organs and muscles. It is one of the longest nerves in the body running from the brainstem at the base of the skull to the colon. It is an essential part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps calm our organs and deal with the aftermath of fight or flight. Polyvagal based theoretical approaches focus on the tone of the Vagus Nerve, since this influences our body’s ability to mitigate dysregulation in our autonomic nervous system.
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Using Polyvagal Theory to Improve Wellbeing
This booklet is based on the work by Stephen Porges and Deb Dana. It might help you to better understand your nervous system and improve your wellbeing, using Polyvagal Theory. It is aimed at adults only (not children).
