Before Porges’ (2011) polyvagal theory became widely known, it was commonly thought that the autonomous nervous system has only two branches: the sympathetic system which manages in times of stress, ...

Many mental health therapists and coaches have a limited understanding of neurochemistry and neurophysiology. So, I get concerned when I hear such professionals talk confidently about the ...

How important is it to feel safe? Secure? Grounded? The answer is very important, as feeling safe within our bodies provides us with a sense of security and well-being that reduces anxiety, doubt, ...

On September 12, Dr. Amelia Barili begins her 10 week series : “Embodying Safety: A Certificate for Integrating Yoga, Giqong and Polyvagal Theory.” It teaches how to reset your nervous system for ...