In Part 3 we will examine The Ventral Vagal or Social Nervous System more closely: how it affects our BodyMind System, why it is critical for optimal health, and how to achieve and maintain this state. It’s our GREEN LIGHT / Go Mode!
Polyvagal Theory provides the tools to understand the actual mechanism controlling our subconscious autopilot and empowers us to take back control of our thoughts and actions, as well as how the world responds to us.
First proposed in 1994 by Stephen Porgess, PhD, Polyvagal Theory has redefined our understanding of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and its relationship to how trauma/overwhelm affects our BodyMind System (BMS).
Since 2012 I have collaborated with the Nantucket Atheneum Library to present a documentary film series that explores new ideas and perspectives related to wellness. This is our eighth series and I think our best ever. The thing I love most is that the Think Different Series challenges the audience to consider new ways of perceiving life and […]
Resourcing is one of our most valuable tools for self-care and self-healing. It enables us to meet our everyday challenges and combat overwhelm by drawing on our webwork of interconnections. Our Resources let us know life is okay, life is worth living.
15-Hour Workshop Sunday Kick-off, May 5 • 10am-5:30pm Tuesdays, May 7, 14 & 21 • 7-10pm $400 Move out of Fight or Flight! Let go of old patterns & THRIVE Explore Body-centered Trauma Healing Work with your inner vision and felt sense Discover the true miracle of YOU Learn Energy techniques to balance your Nervous System Utilize the power of Resourcing […]
This short video covers a handful of simple and effective regenerative exercises to rehabilitate some of the most common joint issues in the body, including: Knees, Ankles, Feet, Shoulders and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
4 Body-Types by Dr. Eric Berg, DC In this video Dr. Eric Berg explains ways to identity underlying health issues that may be preventing you from losing weight and feeling fantastic. He uses 4 Body-Types: Adrenal, Liver, Ovary & Thyroid to link essential nutrient and hormone imbalances to health issues. People are often baffled and […]
Gut Reaction: Let Food Be Thy Medicine Dr. Graham Phillips explores the latest research linking diet, fiber, vinegar with inflammation, IBS, asthma, allergies, emphysema, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other diseases. He also delves into experimental fecal implant research. Video Excerpts Professor Charles MackayI think this is one of the biggest developments in medical research. I really […]
Gut Reaction: Is Our Food Making Us Sick—Very Sick? In the first of this two-part special, Dr Graham Phillips reveals new research about the interplay between food and the bacteria deep within our guts. Video Excerpts: Professor Charles Mackay I really think we’re encountering a revolution. Maybe we can prevent diseases by simply changing our […]