"Thoroughly researched, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated…[this book] provides powerful insights and actionable steps for regulating the nervous system." -Alex Korb, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Personal Development Coach, and Author of The Upward Spiral A somatic approach to treating trauma, anxiety, and depression has never been more popular. Perhaps that's because recent studies show that 80% of mind-body communication originates in the body -the vagus nerve is the superhighway that facilitates this communication. Healing Through the Vagus Nerve walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with approachable, non-academic language and helpful illustrations. Amanda Armstrong (founder of Rise as We) teaches all about vagal tone and the impact it has on your mental health and everyday life. Then, a variety of exercises and practices provide an adaptable approach to improving nervous system function:
- Breathing techniques including diaphragmatic breathing, physiological sigh, voo breath, and the Valsalva technique
- Massage techniques for the ear, neck, and abdomen
- Visual techniques including lateral eye stretches, eye pushups, orienting, eye cupping, and gaze opening
- Physical techniques including cold exposure, yoga, and more
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Amanda Armstrong is the founder and CEO of Rise As We, an integrative mental health practice with a specialty in helping clients struggling with anxiety and depression. Amanda's unique approach combines her certified professional and trauma-informed coach training with a master's degree in kinesiology, focused in exercise psychology, and a previous career in the corporate wellness space at Google HQ. She draws on all this experience to help her clients heal through a nervous system-based approach that gives mental and physical health an equal seat at the table.
In addition to her private practice, Amanda is a wife, mother, podcast host, and speaker who puts on workshops and lectures on nervous system-based mental health support.
You can connect with her and learn more at riseaswe.com.