Polyvagal Practices

Anchoring the Self in Safety

By: Deb Dana

Narrated by: Leslie Howard

Bringing the benefits of polyvagal theory to listeners through easy-to-implement exercises.

Here, for the first time, is a layperson's explanation of polyvagal theory, an approach to mental health and well-being that has taken the clinical world by storm. A polyvagal approach to life is based on the knowledge that the autonomic nervous system is shaped by early experience and reshaped with ongoing experience. This short book will offer an overview for nonspecialists and provide a series of exercises and meditations (practices) that will allow listeners to tune into their nervous systems, providing calming prompts to build and strengthen ventral vagal connections.

This book includes a comprehensive chapter on polyvagal theory, preceded by exercises that focus on mapping, reflecting, listening, deepening, creating, and connecting. Listeners who want to change a pattern and find new rhythm for their nervous systems can use this material to work toward those goals.

©2023 Deborah A. Dana (P)2023 Tantor

Informative

This book provided perspective and education on the nervous system of the human body. The detail and quality if information is valuable for practitioners and patients alike.

A must have for Polyvagal learning!

I listened to this book several times so far, and each listen I learn something new. I find it soothing and educational, a kind inspiration to my nervous system. An affirming explanation to what I previously couldn’t explain in my life. A hope and guide for the present moment, and the future.

Well done, and thank you. ❤️🥰😊

Recomendado

Es un libro que recomiendo a quienes buscan entender mejor cómo funciona su sistema nervioso y cómo influye en sus emociones, reacciones y decisiones diarias. Explica de manera clara las estructuras cerebrales involucradas en procesos que muchas veces damos por sentados, ayudándonos a conectar con ellos para generar cambios positivos en nuestra vida.

Lo que hace especial a este libro es que no se queda solo en la teoría, sino que ofrece estrategias prácticas basadas en mindfulness para estar más consciente y presente. Estas herramientas permiten regular el estrés, mejorar la conexión con los demás y tomar decisiones con mayor claridad.

Si te interesa la neurociencia aplicada al bienestar y quieres aprender a utilizar tu propio cuerpo y mente para mejorar tu calidad de vida, Polyvagal Practices es una excelente opción.

Must Pay twice for this book if you get the audio

Excellent book already, but heavily relies on some images that you have to buy the hard copy or ebook to view. A pdf file should be offered and, at least, Audible should have made the lack clear by using the term "abridged" and describing the issue. Not everyone has money to pay twice for one book. I give audible 1 star on this book for not making consumers aware they were going to have an added expense (kindle ebook?) if they want to get the most from this book