Toning The Vagus Nerve, Calming the Nervous System with Flo Fenton

The vagus nerve is the largest cranial nerve it the body. It runs from the head, through the lungs and into the abdomen and intestines. The vagus nerve deeply impacts on our emotions, and whether we are in a rest and repair or parasympathetic nervous system mode, or fight and flight or stressed/sympathetic nervous system mode. It controls whether we feel safe, protected and in a secure, grounded place, or stressed, anxious and unsafe. This is why practices that tap into this nerve can improve our state of mind and overall sense of comfort while reducing stress and inflammation.

Low vagal tone shows up as anxiety, negativity, weak digestion, depression, and inflammation. Optimal vagal tone is seen by our ability to manage stress, maintaining a balanced disposition and a feeling of psychological well-being. Having good vagal tone also goes hand in hand with moving into the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows us to rest and repair, rather than being in the sympathetic, which is all about fight, flight or freeze.

The good news is that mindful yoga practices including correct breathing techniques, relaxtion, meditation and a non-competitive, relaxed attitude towards yoga asana are exactly what are called for to tone the vagus nerve and drop us into parasympathetic nervous system activity!

This workshop would be useful for all practitioners and teachers alike to enhance both personal practice and teaching skills.

This workshop allows Yoga Australia members to accrue 5 CPD points per day.

Each day will have new content, different info and practices.

Saturday November 11

10am-12.30pm: A flowing morning practice with an emphasis on a relaxed, forgiving attitude to yoga asana, simple meditation and beneficial breathing techniques.

12.30-2pm: Lunch is provided and catered for so sit back and enjoy a healthy delicious meal with fellow yogis!

2-4pm: A power-point presentation will begin this session, followed by a practical exploration of the vagus nerve and how it works in our system, and how we can use yoga practices to create the desired effect of vagal toning.

Yoga Nidra, chanting and meditation will be included in this session.

Sunday November 12

9am-11.30am: A flowing morning practice with an emphasis on a relaxed, forgiving attitude to yoga asana, simple meditation and beneficial breathing techniques.

11.30am-1pm: Lunch is provided and catered for so sit back and enjoy a healthy delicious meal with fellow yogis!

1-3pm: A power-point presentation will begin this session, followed by a practical exploration of the vagus nerve and how it, works in our system, and how we can use yoga practices to create the desired effect of vagal toning.

Yoga Nidra, chanting and meditation will be included in this session.

11-12 November 2023
Saturday 11th: 10am-4pm. Sunday 12th: 9am-3pm.

Equipment
Please bring your own mat. All other equipment provided.

Location:
Yoga 4 Life 12 Paul St, Sandgate QLD 4017

Bookings can by made by calling or texting Flo on 0418 441 437 or contact Flo via EMAIL. Or alternatively, you can book online.