This 1-day Vagus Nerve Regulation Techniques Workshop provides a practical and evidence-informed introduction to understanding and supporting the autonomic nervous system through vagus nerve regulation.
Designed for bodyworkers, manual therapists, talking therapists, counsellors, coaches, movement professionals, and wellbeing practitioners, this workshop explores the essential role of the vagus nerve in stress regulation, emotional wellbeing, recovery, resilience, and overall health.
Participants will gain an understanding of Polyvagal Theory and how the autonomic nervous system influences our perception of safety, connection, threat, and recovery. The workshop will explore how nervous system dysregulation can present in clients, affecting physical symptoms such as pain, tension, fatigue, digestive disturbances, and poor recovery, as well as emotional experiences including anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, and shutdown.
Through a combination of theory, demonstrations, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to recognise signs of healthy vagal tone and identify indicators that a client may be experiencing autonomic nervous system dysregulation.
A range of simple yet highly effective vagus nerve regulation techniques will be taught, enabling practitioners to integrate these tools into their existing practice and provide clients with practical strategies to support long-term wellbeing between sessions.
This workshop offers an accessible and practical approach to nervous system regulation, providing valuable skills that can be applied across a wide range of therapeutic settings.
Why Vagus Nerve Regulation Matters
Understanding Safety and Survival Responses: Learn how the autonomic nervous system constantly evaluates safety and threat, influencing both physical and emotional health.
Recognising Dysregulation: Develop the ability to identify signs that a client may be experiencing nervous system dysregulation and understand how this may be contributing to their symptoms and presentation.
Supporting Resilience and Recovery: Explore practical techniques that can help improve vagal tone, enhance adaptability, and support the body’s natural ability to recover from stress.
Empowering Clients Between Sessions: Equip clients with simple, effective self-regulation strategies that encourage greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
