The Vagus Nerve Reset
"Anna invites such warmth and compassion in her words to bring a level of healing that feels accessible. Her words are a gift for you to help reclaim back your life and to understand yourself from a body wisdom perspective in a way that enables you to take back control of being you.
If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or simply want to understand how your body acts the way it does then this book is for you. It's packed with exercises and theory that leaves you feeling informed. A must read for anyone who needs some clarity on navigating life in a healthier healed way."
Train your body to heal stress, trauma and anxiety
— Helen Marie
Psychotherapist, Clinical Trauma Practitioner
About the Book
Harness the power of your vagus nerve to reduce stress, overcome anxiety and release past trauma.
With practical, immediate ways to establish a mindful connection with our bodies, The Vagus Nerve Reset helps us tap into our body’s innate capacity to process and return to a state of safety, transforming the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life.
Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that’s out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat—which triggers a change in your vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your abdomen).
In The Vagus Nerve Reset, somatic therapist Anna Ferguson offers easy tools and exercises, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help train your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors. By tuning in to your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system to achieve greater resilience, improved sleep and digestion, relief from anxiety, and healing from past traumas.
The power of somatic therapy: learn how to work with your body to change the way you feel, think, and behave to become more resilientA program to positively change your mood and behavior: you’ll assess how your vagus nerve is functioning, then incorporate practices such as breath, touch, movement, and intention to grow your connection to your body Polyvagal Theory made easy: understand the underlying principle of how the nervous system regulates feelings of safety and how one responds to experiences in the world
Praise for the book
Thank you for writing this book. From the moment I started reading, I was completely captivated by it. The book is a delightful read, filled with positive energy, and, not to be understated, it eloquently clarifies the importance and power of the vagus nerve. I am incredibly impressed by this nerve, which plays such a significant and crucial role in my life. I had no idea about its potential and what I could do with it.
I believe that this book does a fantastic job of guiding the reader and showing what is possible. You have control over your own body; you just need to learn to listen to it, to feel it again. The book is incredibly practical, and you can start applying its principles right away. It feels like a kind of Holy Grail for reconnecting with your body in a pleasant way.