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Sympathetic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

The Sympathetic Nervous System governs the body's fight, flight, or freeze response, activating during stress or perceived threats. Practices focus on understanding and managing this system to reduce stress and enhance well-being.

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Emptiness Practice

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Unlocking True Courage In Your Brain: How To Face Challenges

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Anxiety & The Vagus Nerve

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Breathe & Relax

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Breathwork For Stress

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Post-Work Destress

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Help For Morning Anxiety

Alison Potts

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Breathwork: Kapalbhati (80 Breaths Per Minute With Music)

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Breathwork: 7/11 Breathing

Hilary Heart

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Healing Meditation For Sickness

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The Polyvagal Theory & COVID-19: Towards Social Engagement

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The Physiological Basis Of Stress

Rohil Jethmalani

4.6guided•1 min

First, Just Breathe

Jason Dilg

4.8guided•12 min

A Simple & Easy Portal Into Non-Ordinary Reality

Bodhi Samuel

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The Importance Of Your Nervous System & Your Stress Physiology

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4.7guided•7 min

Shift Out Of Survival - Breathing Meditation

Naomi Goodlet

4.6guided•5 min

Beginner Bites Series - 5 Minute 3 Part Deep Breath

Michelle Robertson

4.7guided•5 min

Meditate With Re-Birthing Breathwork

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How To Navigate Your Breath In Stressful Times

by Carolyn Anne Budgell

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Pranayama For Restoring Vitality

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From Impulsive Eating To Mindful Eating

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Unlock the full potential of nourishing yourself physically and beyond.

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The Polyvagal Theory & Stress Response

by Elizabeth Shuler

These 6 session audio courses will help us deep dive into the nervous system, case studies, and practical applications for everyday life!

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9 days

Drop into Heart Coherence

by Bob Chugani

Learn how to synchronize your heart, mind and nervous system to achieve and sustain Heart Coherence.

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Turning Toward & Learning To Self-Soothe

by Rachelle Tersigni

Learn how to be with yourself in difficult times and self-soothe by fostering emotional and nervous system regulation.

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Fight, Flight & Freeze SOS: Instant Techniques To Calm Your Nervous System

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Newest tracks

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You've Just Been Triggered: A Grounding Practice

Deb Blum

5guided•14 min

Straw Breathing

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Science Of The Breath

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5guided•7 min

Vagus Nerve Reset: A Humming Breath Practice

Chelsie Moak

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Rooting Down: A Winter Meditation And Art Prompt

Jodi Rose Gonzales

4.8guided•8 min

Guided Deep Breathing

Julie Alexandra

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Instant Calm In Only 5 Breaths (Guided "Physiological Sigh")

Casey Blossoms

5guided•8 min

Belly Breathing Meditation

Bekah King

5talks•41 min

Mindful Pause: Creating Space For Clarity

Diana Mirs

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How To Transform Anxiety Into Happiness

Dana Retzlaff

5talks•7 min

Build Back Control And Empowerment

Janice Marie Long

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For Students In Courses By Dr. Juna: Relaxation Response

Juna Bobby MD, EdM

5guided•31 min

Healing Imagery For Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction

Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie

4.9guided•13 min

A Meditation About Dealing With Fear

Michael Callahan

4.5guided•10 min

The Dharma Is As Deep As The Ocean

Bart Weetjens

5guided•14 min

A Meditation On Dealing With Fear

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Breathing Into Balance - Viloma Breath

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Grounding During Times Of Stress With Reflective Questions

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Teachers

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Sympathetic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

The Sympathetic Nervous System governs the body's fight, flight, or freeze response, activating during stress or perceived threats. Practices focus on understanding and managing this system to reduce stress and enhance well-being.

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