In this weeks episode I take a look at poly vagal theory and it's applications in yoga especially with regards to it's use with groups and individuals within a trauma informed setting.

We discuss how I became interested in this topic, a brief introduction to the nervous system and the 10th cranial nerve (the vagus nerve), Steven Porges the psychiatrist and neuroscientist who developed the Poly vagal theory and how yoga helps us to harmonise our relationship to our nervous system.

https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/ to find out more about upcoming courses.

And some recommended reading:

Dr. Besel Van der Kolk -The body keeps the score

Dr. Peter Levine-Waking the tiger

Dr. Arielle Swhwartz -The Post traumatic growth guidebook

Dr. Steven Porges-Poly Vagal Theory