Polyvagal Theory is based in somatic practices that long predate its therapeutic title. These practices have been performed, practiced, and celebrated throughout many different cultures, traditions, communities, and peoples for centuries.

“Happy Valentine’s Day!” A day marketed as a celebration of love, romance, and connection. A day where affection is measured by flowers, reservations, and price tags, packaged and purchased, then expected to last just 24 hours.

Before you rush to write your New Year’s resolutions, take a pause to reflect on what you’re really wanting in the new year…

A deeper look at our core nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and what they reveal about how we experience and respond to the world.

Amid the holiday rush, tuning into your body’s signals and grounding your mind can be the simplest gift you give yourself.