Vagal Toning for Nervous System Regulation With Dr. Arielle Schwartz (in person and online)

Vagal toning has benefits for emotional, mental, and physical health and is especially important for any imbalance to the autonomic nervous system as a result of trauma and chronic illness. Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this class will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self-led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

Healthy vagal tone can be thought of as an optimal balance of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system actions. This balance is regulated by your vagus nerve. Vagal toning means you are adding gentle stimulation to the vagus nerve pathway through breath, sound, eye-movements, self-applied touch, and gentle movements that help you come into balance. Applied polyvagal theory within psychotherapy provides a powerful foundation for lasting changes that promote physiological balance and psychological wellness.

Join Arielle Schwartz, PhD, internationally sought-out teacher, therapeutic yoga instructor, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD to discover the power of vagal toning so you can sense the benefit of these practices for yourself. Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, EMDR Consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-out speaker, leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, and the author of eight books including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga. As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, her work is rooted in the positive psychology movement which is focused on enhancing resources and fostering growth. She offers an integrative, mind-body approach to therapy that includes relational therapy, somatic psychology, EMDR Therapy, parts-work therapy, and therapeutic yoga for trauma. Praised by Dr. Stephen Porges, Arielle specializes in applying his polyvagal theory which focuses on addressing imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions. Her work can be found at the Shift Network, Sounds True, Psychotherapy Networker, Embody Lab, Art of Living, Omega Institute, and more. Dr. Schwartz provides informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart. Learn more at www.drarielleschwartz.com.

Location Information

We are located at 1234 E. Colfax Ave, Suite 201 in Denver in the historic Rosenstock Building. This is a 2nd story walk up.  You will receive an email from [email protected] with important information regarding building access or online log in link prior to the event. Please keep an eye out for that information.

Parking Information

There is FREE parking on the side streets, metered parking on Colfax Ave, and a paid parking lot behind the building.