The Yoga of Calm: Engaging the Vagus Nerve for Greater Stress Resilience

The Yoga of Calm: Engaging the Vagus Nerve for Greater Stress Resilience

One of the greatest challenges in life is finding ways to deal constructively with stress.

Stress affects us physically, mentally, and emotionally. In the short-term, it affects our well-being and our relationships. In the long term, it can undermine our health; we now know that stress is one of the major factors that predisposes us to chronic diseases.

Fortunately, in recent years, great strides have been made in our understanding of the stress response and how to work constructively with stress. One of the central developments has been Stephen Porges’ work on polyvagal theory, which points to the central role of the vagus nerve in retaining resilience in the face of stress.

In this course, Dr. Shailla Vaidya, Family Physician and Yoga therapist, will help you understand what makes us more vulnerable to stress, and how we can learn to cope better. Learn how to use self-care techniques from the ancient tradition of yoga to retain calm and resilience in the face of stress to build a healthier, happier life.

In particular, Shailla will show you how to work more directly with the vagus nerve to down regulate the nervous system response and build greater resilience.

Take a Sneak Peek at Dr. Shailla's Slides:​​