Category: Autonomic Nervous System

PTSD and trauma survivors need to co-regulate their nervous system first to start feel safe in the body and gain back control over inner system. Polyvagal theory informed practice leads you there

Ambiguous Emotional Shock: Causes, Symptoms, and Why 99% of Us Have Experienced It

October 1, 2024
Somatic Symptoms of Unresolved Emotional Trauma In the context of emotional trauma, “ambiguous shock” might refer to the emotional state or psychological reaction to a traumatic event that is unclear,...

The Fascia and PTSD: Why You Have Pain Body?

September 28, 2024
PTSD and trauma sits in your fascia, not the nervous system! Recent research has revealed fascinating connections between fascia, trauma, emotional holding, and the nervous system. Fascia, the connective tissue...

Professional Dancers: The Power of Somatic Movement Embodiment. Elevating Artistry.

April 3, 2024
Enrolment for the next round of coaching please email to be waitlisted at ana@somatictraumarecoverycenter.com ********** In the realm of professional dance, achieving a superlative level of expertise requires a comprehensive...

The Power of Somatic Dance Movement in Trauma Therapy

December 12, 2023
In this video bellow, I share ( to my community, so no fancy editing! ) how I use conscious dance movements with my clients to help regulate trauma states. I...

The Power of Somatic Workouts, Breathwork, and Sound Movement in Nervous System Regulation and Trauma Healing

December 12, 2023
The role of the nervous system in our response to trauma is nothing short of pivotal. Traumatic experiences can significantly disrupt the equilibrium of the nervous system, leading to heightened...

Comprehensive Body-Felt Sensations Reference Chart

September 22, 2023
Healing of the nervous system starts with getting to know felt sense in your body. Learn the language of senses and get familiar with noticing sensations first before you move...

Why You Can’t Stand Up For Yourself

September 5, 2023
From the book: https://amzn.to/3r2ofUQ Do you remember when you were in your own world as a child, playing, minding your own business, being happy or at ease, when suddenly someone...

Fibromyalgia and IBS Recovery Through out Polyvagal Lens

February 14, 2021
FIBROMYALGIA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME COMORBIDITIES WITH ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDERS, DEPRESSION, AND SOMATIC FUNCTION Medically unexplained somatic problems including chronic diffuse pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are persistent, disabling,...

Why use Somatic Experiencing Touch, Transforming Touch and Transforming Intentional Touch for Trauma Recovery?

September 3, 2020
SE Touch is applied with hands and occasionally with forearm or foot contact, and can also be offered indirectly, such as providing support through a cushion. SE Touch is done fully...

Vagus Nerve Balance for Your PTSD, Trauma and Chronic Pain Symptoms Regulation. First things first.

June 17, 2020
The vagus nerve forms a bi-directional “super-highway” between your brain and the majority of your internal organs. Unless your vagus nerve is in good shape and activates readily when it...