The Vagus Nerve & Yoga

Explore polyvagal theory and therapeutic yoga to deepen your understanding of stress responses, foster resilience, and master self-regulation. In this illuminating course, psychotherapist and yoga therapist Kathryn Templeton explores polyvagal theory and how understanding the body's stress response can positively impact our ability to navigate challenging experiences. By integrating insights from both Western and Eastern psychology, this course offers practical tools to build resilience, reduce the intensity of triggers, and cultivate a greater sense of balance.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding Polyvagal Theory: Gain insight into how the vagus nerve influences our physiological and psychological responses, especially in situations that evoke past traumas.

• The Stress Response & Window of Tolerance: Deepen your understanding of how the body reacts to stress and learn to expand your "Window of Tolerance" for greater emotional regulation.

• Therapeutic Yoga Practices: Explore specific yoga postures (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama) designed to calm the nervous system and enhance resilience through stimulation of the vagus nerve.

• Integrating Eastern & Western Psychology: Apply therapeutic concepts from both traditions to reduce the intensity of triggers and promote holistic well-being.

What You’ll Experience:

• Engage with three comprehensive lectures that discuss Polyvagal Theory, the psychological impact of triggers, and methods to expand the Window of Tolerance.

• Practice three carefully designed yoga classes that apply asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork) and guided relaxation to improve vagal tone and foster self-regulation.

• Explore simple, practical techniques to restore balance and soothe the nervous system after being triggered—anytime, anywhere.

What You’ll Gain:

• Comprehensive Educational Resources: Access a detailed Ebook summarizing key concepts to reinforce your learning.

• Balancing Yoga Practices: Discover yoga techniques to integrate into your daily routine to address triggers and build long-term resilience.

• Immediate Coping Strategies: Gain effective, go-to methods for returning to balance when faced with stress or emotional reactivity in everyday life.

This Course is Ideal for:

• Individuals who have experienced trauma or recurring triggers and seek to develop resilience and reduce sensitivity.

• Yoga teachers who want to better support students coping with traumatic triggers through an understanding of polyvagal theory and therapeutic yoga practices.

• Anyone interested in the science behind the mind-body connection, including how the vagus nerve influences physical and emotional well-being.

• Those curious about integrating the wisdom of both Western psychology and Eastern yoga practices to foster a balanced and resilient nervous system.