The Empowered Athlete

Understanding and Regulating your Nervous System: Part 1

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In part one of this series, I give an overview of Polyvagal theory and the 3 primary adaptive states of our nervous system. My intention is for you to gain self-awareness when you are in each state and to provide a way to map your nervous system so you understand your triggers and identify your glimmers.


What You'll Learn:

  • What Polyvagal theory is
  • The three adaptive states
  • Symptoms and signs of the Hyperarousal State
  • Symptoms and signs of the Hypoarousal State
  • What Social Engagement Mode means
  • The importance of self-observation
  • What triggers are
  • What glimmers are
  • How to map your nervous system


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