Polyvagal Institute

"The genome is not just inside us pumping out information, but it is listening to the world around us. It’s listening to the lives we lead. It’s aware of when we are threatened, when we are secure, when we are leading the life that we want, when we are pursuing goals. There is a surprising amount of information that hits the human genome and steers its biology." -Dr. Steven Cole, Professor of Medicine & Biology at UCLA School of Medicine, creator of “Social Genomics” We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cole as one of our main stage presenters at the 2025 International Gathering, The Vagus Nerve: A Path to Wellness. Dr. Cole will speak about the role of the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve in regulating human genome function. Discover our full speaker line up, sessions, and the many opportunities for connection and coregulation for both in-person and virtual attendees on our event page here: https://lnkd.in/edQ9_vHP #vagusnerve #vagaltone #vagus #vagusnervehealing #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #stephenporges #vagusnervestimulation #vns #vagalstimulation #therapist #therapistsofinstagram #healthcoach #naturopath #nervousystemhealing #vagalhealth #humangenome #socialgenomics #neuroception #coregulation #braingutaxis #braingutconnection #neuroscience #internationalconference #polyvagalinstitute

Got the tax season blues? CPAs and accountants experience increased stress around this time of year, just like the rest of us. Can the principles of Polyvagal Theory help? Check out this article published by the Oregon Society of CPAs: https://lnkd.in/eQ9UZYwG

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The 2025 International Gathering, The Vagus Nerve: A Path to Wellness October 31-November 2, 2025 In-person at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, Florida, and Virtual Online *9 CEs available Early Bird pricing is available, in-person seats and accommodations are limited, so please book soon! Details and tickets: https://lnkd.in/edQ9_vHP #vagusnerve #vagaltone #vagus #vagusnervehealing #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #stephenporges #vagusnervestimulation #vns #vagalstimulation #therapist #therapistsofinstagram #healthcoach #naturopath #nervousystemhealing #vagalhealth #humangenome #socialgenomics #neuroception #coregulation #braingutaxis #braingutconnection #neuroscience #internationalconference #polyvagalinstitute

In this new blog post on the Psychology Today platform, PVI Course Partner Michael Allison writes on the topic of emotions: how they emerge, why they fluctuate, and how we can cultivate emotional intelligence by recognizing and regulating our autonomic states. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ebRVKWXg If you're a coach or therapist working with clients in performance-based careers, you know how emotions can impact even the best, most rehearsed performances and presentations. Michael's course, "Play Zone Pro: A Polyvagal-Informed Certificate for Wellness & Performance Coaches," is designed for those working with athletes, executives, performers--including lifestyle coaches and wellness coaches of all disciplines. Learners receive instruction on the Polyvagal Theory and how to recognize and master their own physiology, so that they can cultivate safe environments for themselves and those they work with, and in turn, optimize learning, growth, and performance. The next cohort of Play Zone Pro starts on April 17, with the first live session scheduled for April 24. To register and learn more about the course, head to https://lnkd.in/eX8Ht-Gy @playzonepro #polyvagalcoach #polyvagaltraining #executivecoaching #performancecoach #wellnesscoaching #coach #coregulation #polyvagaltheory #nervoussystem #vagusnerve #nervoussystemhealth #vagus

Listen in to the Vibrant Wellness Podcast interview of PVI Course Partner BG Mancini! This conversation explores the role of the vagus nerve in the neurological development of children and how the presence of a parent or caregiver and the reciprocity of that relationship shapes the development of the cerebellum. Also discussed is how technology and distractions can interfere with the ability to be present with a child and the importance of creating an environment of safety and security for the nervous system to develop resilience. https://lnkd.in/emQhif_g Come learn with BG Mancini and PVI in our new Certificate Course, "Polyvagal Theory & the Brain-Gut Axis: An Intro to Neuro-Integrative Medicine." Live online sessions begin soon, March 25! https://lnkd.in/enbQUGcv

"When we say we're on this quest to feel safe, what we're really saying is we're on this quest to find homeostasis, because that's what's optimal for our cells, for how our organs function, and for how we access critical thinking to problem solve." -Michael Allison, PVI Course Partner and developer of The Play Zone If you're a coach or therapist working with clients in performance-based careers, you know how important it is to feel your best every day. Michael's course, "Play Zone Pro: A Polyvagal-Informed Certificate for Wellness & Performance Coaches," is designed for those working with athletes, executives, performers--including lifestyle coaches and wellness coaches of all disciplines. Learners receive instruction on the Polyvagal Theory and how to recognize and master their own physiology, so that they can cultivate safe environments for themselves and those they work with, and in turn, optimize the learning and growth process. The next cohort of Play Zone Pro starts on April 17, and the first live session is April 24! To register and learn more about the course, head to our website at https://lnkd.in/eVnVm2Dm. @playzonepro #polyvagalcoach #polyvagaltraining #executivecoaching #performancecoach #wellnesscoaching #coach #coregulation #polyvagaltheory #nervoussystem #vagusnerve #nervoussystemhealth #vagus

Join PVI Course Partner Mattie Shisko for a short three-minute voice work session today that will help you focus on your glimmers! Voice Work Practice: Jar of Glimmers with Mattie Shisko https://lnkd.in/epXqR58V Mattie's course, "Aligning Our Voice with Our Intentions: A Polyvagal Course for Communication," is enrolling now at Polyvagal Institute. We are hosting a free course info session on April 15 for anyone who has questions about the course and learning opportunity. We hope you'll join us! Head to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKuaSH5j

"We can't hear each other unless we feel safe in our bodies." Jan Winhall, MSW, RSW, FOT Introducing: Community Practice Groups! ?? NEW Community Practice Groups at PVI follow Jan Winhall’s Felt Sense Polyvagal Model and her new book, "20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction" in a paradigm-shifting, deeply somatic approach that challenges current pathologizing models of addiction. Over the course of 20 weeks, participants explore each practice in live sessions, in groups led by FSPM certified facilitators, and with their felt sense/focusing partner. This offering is not just for those who struggle with addiction, but anyone hoping to manage distressful emotions and difficult sensations, and preempt trauma responses and addictive processes, such as numbing, dissociating, and struggling with bad habits. Participants will gain tools to recognize and rewire autonomic states and find the felt sense of body wisdom. Come join us on March 27 for a FREE Author Talk and Info Session about Jan's new book and the Community Practice Groups. Experience one of Jan's embodied practices, hear about the book, and see if this offering is a good fit for you. Practice Groups begin May 21. Find details and registration for the free event and the Group offering at the link in our bio. #healingtrauma #traumaresponse #bodywisdom #embodiment #embodied #embodimentpractice #traumahealing #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystem #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #feltsense #feltsensepolyvagalmodel #janwinhall #stephenporges #book #authortalk #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #traumarecovery #werecover #12steps #alcoholism #alcoholismrecovery #sobriety #addiction @janwinhall

PVI Board Chairman Dr. George Thompson is quoted in this quick article in Women's Health Magazine UK. Is all of the effort around "fixing yourself" having the opposite effect? https://lnkd.in/eeqBvcU9

"Digesting Cues of Safety & Threat Through Our Food and Environment." ?? a FREE Community Conversation with PVI Course Partners Michael Allison, Mathilde Shisko, and BG MANCINI March 17, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm ET ?? Our Brain-Gut-Nervous System axis continuously influences our health, well-being, healing, relationships, and performance—both in the moment and over our lifetimes. Understanding how our food and environment signal safety or threat is essential to caring for our physical and mental health. This conversation will explore the immediate and long-term consequences of the cues we are feeding our nervous systems and introduce a Polyvagal-informed approach to harness our integrated brain-gut-nervous system for greater wellness and resilience, and a more optimal human experience. Register here: polyvagal.org/events ?? BG Mancini teaches the upcoming PVI Course, "Polyvagal Theory & the Brain-Gut Axis: An Intro to Neuro-Integrative Medicine," which begins March 25, 2025 and is NOW ENROLLING! Learn more about the course here: https://lnkd.in/enbQUGcv Can't join us for this event live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording, emailed out within 48 hours of the live event. #polyvagaltheory #microbiome #autonomicdysfunction #healthiswealth #braingutconnection #guthealthiseverything #guthealth #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorylifestyle #polyvagal #gutmicrobiome #gutbacteria #braingutaxis #neurointegrative #neurointegrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #naturopath #neuroception #interoception #vagus #vagusnerve #vagaltone #brainhealth