Self Regulation: The Vagus Nerve w/ Diane Saccone (In-Person and Virtual)

Name: Self Regulation: The Vagus Nerve w/ Diane Saccone (In-Person and Virtual)
Start: 2025-02-16T10:15:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-16T13:15:00-05:00
Location: 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28804

Schedule

Sun Feb 16 2025 at 10:15 am to 01:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28804 | Asheville, NC

Sign Up Here: https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/self-regulation-the-vagus-nerve-w-diane-saccone/
The vagus is the tenth cranial nerve, originating in the brain stem and traveling through the face, neck, lungs, heart, diaphragm, and abdomen, including the stomach, spleen, intestines, colon, liver, and kidneys. The vagus nerve is intricately connected to mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate.
When we engage with something greater than ourselves and feel a sense of connection to others and the outside world, it activates the vagus nerve—which can help lower blood pressure, inhibit the stress response and reduce inflammation. It can also increase heart rate variability (a biomarker of improved health), reduce pain and improve sleep and mood.
This workshop will help you become skilled at switching between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system with greater ease and choice and help you reclaim the balance of your body and mind using tools of mindfulness, conscious breathing, and physical postures.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels of yoga and anyone wishing to learn more about the role of the nervous system and how to effectively control stress, anxiety or negative emotions. A workbook will be included for all students and an online option will be available for anyone not able to attend. 3 CEU’s are offered for yoga teachers needing YACEP credits.