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A quick note about Nervous System states. Ventral Vagal is what we call the safe & social nervous system. Sympathetic (under threat) is fight/flight and Parasympathetic (under threat) is freeze. This is of course a simplification and it is possible to be in a blended state. For example, if you're running a fun run or playing tennis with your friends you will likely be in a blend of sympathetic and ventral (active and social). If you're watching a movie on the couch with your family/sweetheart/friend you'll likely be in ventral and dorsal (calm/relaxed and social). Each state is important/normal/healthy/necessary. We want to have access to all of them. It's when we get stuck in one that things can become problematic. The goal isn't to get to Ventral Vagal and then stay there permanently. But we do want to be able to get there some of the time because that's where some really yummy things happen - like play, rest, compassion, and connection. The Ventral Vagal state might be little harder to access these days. Things are pretty tense and stressful right now. There is a lot of uncertainty in our country and the world at large. And it might not be as easy to get out and back into ventral vagal. And I'd like to help you do just that. Here's the full scoop on the VV Time Course: You will receive 7 daily practices to help you shift out of fight/flight/freeze and into your social engagement nervous system. (remember: the goal isn't to get there and stay there but to be able to move in and out.) There will be movement practices, breathing exercises, music, and even recipes. Yes, we can use food to facilitate shifts in our nervous system. This was a real game changer for me and I think it will be for you too. What will be the format of the practices? It will be a mix of written and video. How much time will this take each day? Anywhere from 2-20 minutes, it's entirely up to you and how much time you want to spend. (even the food part!)
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app