The 3 Connected Brains of Human Nature
Have you ever felt an innate knowing from “using your head”, “following your heart”, or “having a gut feeling about something”? Where does this intelligence of knowing come from? Although we usually consider the one in our head to be our only brain, we actually have three, with our heart and gut being the other…
The 3 Connected Brains of Human Nature
by Daren Knight Have you ever felt an innate knowing from “using your head”, “following your heart”, or “having a gut feeling about something”? Where does this intelligence of knowing come from? Although we usually consider the one in our head to be our only brain, we actually have three brains, with our heart and…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Polyvagal Theory: Navigating the Vagus Nerve for a Happier and Healthier Life
Our vagus nerve, our tenth cranial nerve, aka our “wandering nerve”, is a complex network of fibres winding its way through the brainstem, playing a pivotal role in regulating our emotions, heart rate, digestion, and more. I will stick my neck out and proclaim this nerve as the creator of what we refer to as…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Polyvagal theory in action
Date: Thursday 16th November 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Gus de la QuerraTitle: Polyvagal theory in action Summary: With Poly meaning “many”, the vagus nerve is not just a single nerve with many branches. The word “poly” refers to the fact that we actually have two vagus nerves able to create different physiological and emotional states. Join Gus…
Is Living Tissue Designed to be Stretched?
By Paul Thornley Is living tissue designed to be stretched? Well, if I said “Absolutely not, it’s an anti-stretching tissue designed to stop you falling and we should respect its natural boundaries and not exceed them”, would this confuse your current understanding of stretching? Is living tissue designed to stretch? Think about that for a…
Is living tissue designed to be stretched?
Is living tissue designed to be stretched? Well, if I said “Absolutely not, it’s an anti-stretching tissue designed to stop you falling and we should respect its natural boundaries and not exceed them”, would this confuse your current understanding of stretching? Is living tissue designed to stretch? Think about that for a moment as you…