The Vagus Nerve Reset

With practical, immediate ways to establish a mindful connection with our bodies, The Vagus Nerve Reset is an introduction to the nervous system, and helps us tap into our body's innate capacity to process and return to a state of safety, transforming the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life. Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat--which triggers a change in your vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your abdomen). In The Vagus Nerve Reset , somatic therapist Anna Ferguson offers easy tools and exercises, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help train your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors. By tuning in to your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system to achieve greater resilience, improved sleep and digestion, relief from anxiety, and healing from past traumas. The power of somatic therapy: learn how to work with your body to change the way you feel, think, and behave to become more resilient Positively change your mood and behavior: you'll assess how your vagus nerve is functioning, then incorporate practices such as breath, touch, movement, and intention to grow your connection to your body Polyvagal Theory made easy: understand the underlying principle of how the nervous system regulates feelings of safety and how one responds to experiences in the world

With practical, immediate ways to establish a mindful connection with our bodies, The Vagus Nerve Reset is an introduction to the nervous system, and helps us tap into our body's innate capacity to process and return to a state of safety, transforming the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life. Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat--which triggers a change in your vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your abdomen). In The Vagus Nerve Reset , somatic therapist Anna Ferguson offers easy tools and exercises, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help train your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors. By tuning in to your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system to achieve greater resilience, improved sleep and digestion, relief from anxiety, and healing from past traumas. The power of somatic therapy: learn how to work with your body to change the way you feel, think, and behave to become more resilient Positively change your mood and behavior: you'll assess how your vagus nerve is functioning, then incorporate practices such as breath, touch, movement, and intention to grow your connection to your body Polyvagal Theory made easy: understand the underlying principle of how the nervous system regulates feelings of safety and how one responds to experiences in the world

Harness the power of your vagus nerve to reduce stress, overcome anxiety and release past trauma with the practical and empowering guide to somatic therapy, self-healing and reconnection. 'Understanding our nervous system and somatic healing hold the key for many of us in overcoming anxiety - Anna's book shows us the way.' Chloe Brotheridge - bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution. Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat to life. But, by understanding your physiological stress response, you can override and heal your emotional response, and fix the behaviours sabotaging your health and happiness. In The Vagus Nerve Reset , mental health expert and anxiety therapist Anna Ferguson offers somatic therapies alongside the science of Polyvagal Theory to help you train your nervous system to start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors and heal past experiences. By tuning into your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system for greater resilience, providing relief from debilitating anxiety and symptoms of chronic illness and leading to a lasting positive influence on your overall health and wellbeing. Including a programme of mindful movement, breathwork and meditation, journalling, and more, this comprehensive guide will help you to become more aware of your nervous system and notice what derails you so you can transform the way you respond to every kind of challenge in life. Accessible, compassionate and grounded in science, The Vagus Nerve Reset will allow you to find anchors of safety amongst the chaos, reclaim a sense of control and step into the most confident, resilient and grounded version of yourself.

Harness the power of your vagus nerve to reduce stress, overcome anxiety and release past trauma with the practical and empowering guide to somatic therapy, self-healing and reconnection. 'Understanding our nervous system and somatic healing hold the key for many of us in overcoming anxiety - Anna's book shows us the way.' Chloe Brotheridge - bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution. Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat to life. But, by understanding your physiological stress response, you can override and heal your emotional response, and fix the behaviours sabotaging your health and happiness. In The Vagus Nerve Reset , mental health expert and anxiety therapist Anna Ferguson offers somatic therapies alongside the science of Polyvagal Theory to help you train your nervous system to start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors and heal past experiences. By tuning into your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system for greater resilience, providing relief from debilitating anxiety and symptoms of chronic illness and leading to a lasting positive influence on your overall health and wellbeing. Including a programme of mindful movement, breathwork and meditation, journalling, and more, this comprehensive guide will help you to become more aware of your nervous system and notice what derails you so you can transform the way you respond to every kind of challenge in life. Accessible, compassionate and grounded in science, The Vagus Nerve Reset will allow you to find anchors of safety amongst the chaos, reclaim a sense of control and step into the most confident, resilient and grounded version of yourself.