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Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism Paperback – December 5, 2017

by Stanley Rosenberg (Author), BENJAMIN SHIELD (Foreword), Stephen W. Porges (Foreword)

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This practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves as the key to our psychological and physical well-being builds on Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory—one of the most important recent developments in human neurobiology. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience as a craniosacral therapist and Rolfer, Stanley Rosenberg explores the crucial role that the vagus nerve plays in determining our psychological and emotional states and explains that a myriad of common psychological and physical symptoms—from anxiety and depression to migraines and back pain—indicates a lack of proper functioning in the vagus nerve.

Through a series of easy self-help exercises, the book illustrates the simple ways we can regulate the vagus nerve in order to initiate deep relaxation, improve sleep, and recover from injury and trauma. Additionally, by exploring the link between a well-regulated vagus nerve and social functioning, Rosenberg’s findings and methods offer new hope that by improving social behavior it is possible to alleviate some of the symptoms at the core of many cases of autism spectrum disorders. Useful for psychotherapists, doctors, bodyworkers, and caregivers, as well as anyone who experiences the symptoms of chronic stress and depression, this book shows how we can optimize autonomic functioning in ourselves and others, and bring the body into the state of safety that activates its innate capacity to heal.

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“Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve is Stanley Rosenberg’s personal expression of his insight into and appreciation of the role that vagal pathways play in the healing process by calming the body and enabling the body to welcome touch. By intuitively understanding this integrated process, Stanley has developed a system of manipulations that promote states of safety, allowing the body to retune the nervous system, thus optimizing behavior, mental health, and physiological homeostasis.… His powerful insights, metaphors, and treatment models are beautifully conveyed and archived.”—From the foreword by Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, and professor of psychiatry, University of North Carolina

“Stanley Rosenberg has put his encyclopedic clinical knowledge to work through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory, illuminating the path away from the underlying cause of so much of today’s disease: anxiety. A tour de force.”—Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains

“Stanley Rosenberg is one of the world’s most skilled and creative hands-on therapists. His diagnostic and treatment techniques have immediate application for everyone. Read and enjoy this book, and apply the techniques in your life or in your practice.”—James L. Oschman, PhD, author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis

“An excellent and most valuable resource, written by one of the true masters in the field.”— Dr. Robert Schleip, director of the Fascia Research Group

About the Author

STANLEY ROSENBERG is an American-born author and body therapist. A
Rolfer since 1983 and a practicing craniosacral therapist since 1987, he
studied biomechanical craniosacral therapy for many years under Alain
Gehin, trained in craniosacral therapy at the Upledger Institute and in
biodynamic craniosacral courses with Giorgia Milne, studied applications
for treating children with Benjamin Shield, and took courses in
osteopathy with Jean-Pierre Barral.

For many years he led a school in Denmark, teaching structural
integration, myofascial release, release of scar tissue, biomechanical
craniosacral therapy, visceral massage, and biotensegrity. He is the
author of four books, published in Denmark: Nevermore Pain in the
Back, Nevermore Stiff Neck, Pain Relief with Osteomassage, and Hwa
Yu Tai Chi. In addition to his work as a body therapist, he has worked
in theater— training actors in yoga, acrobatics, and voice—at various
institutions, including Yale University, Brandeis University, Swarthmore
College, and the National Theatre Schools of Denmark and Iceland.
More information about the techniques presented in this book can be
found on his website: www.stanleyrosenberg.com.

Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: North Atlantic Books (December 5, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1623170249
ISBN-13: 978-1623170240
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Kellen O'Donnell

Healing. Such important information and practices.

January 6, 2018

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An important book for understanding overall health and wellness. I have struggled with anxiety and depression most of my life. I was recently diagnosed with OCD, and I have been doing a tremendous amount of research over the last three years. Most of the research I have done has uncovered more and more the importance of the vagus nerve. I had never heard of it before three years ago, when I had a serious of debilitating panic attacks and suffered from panic disorder. The understanding that this book provides is revolutionary and so important. Our understanding of medicine in the West has overlooked this crucial part of the Body. So much can he effectively healed and treated with an awareness of the vagus nerve and it's functions. I am so grateful for this book.

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Rudy

Simple and effective techniques.

December 25, 2017

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I now use "The Basic Exercise" several times a day with very apparent positive effects to reduce overall tension. Other exercises described in the book are helpful as well. Highly recommended.

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December 11, 2017

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I learned an enormous amount from this book. It's well written, and the theory is grounded in a very practical way. The exercises, all of which you can do yourself, have been eye opening and of great value to me. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.

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DrExistingMindfully

Helped regain some flexibility

December 31, 2017

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Book was quite dense for a layperson but after the initial explanatory section, I skipped to the places I needed to read. Within a few minutes of the exercises, my neck and shoulders felt more freed up than they have in years. Will have to continue the practice, hoping for more lasting results.

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December 29, 2017

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I’ve been having some vagus nerve issues recently & after countless doctors, reading online, could not find much on our vagus nerve in terms of healing - this book was so amazing & full of best practices, it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. This book also helped me realize issues in interpersonal relationships & why I’ve had issues with certain people based on our own damaged nervous system.

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so they can understand neuroanatomy a bit better. I also have been helping patients experience The ...

July 13, 2018

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I am a physician and have been recommending this book to students and patients, so they can understand neuroanatomy a bit better. I also have been helping patients experience The Basic Exercise, clearly delineated in the book, and helping about 50% of the time with patients' anxiety. Pretty great! Thank you, Stanley.

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Cutting my edge information on the central nervous system

January 6, 2018

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Being a Reiki master and a traumatic whiplash sufferer since 2002, I am constantly seeking new information on the promotion of my well being and that of my clients. This new (to me) information will surely help me to help them.

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Barbara Collier

A must for anyone working with bodies

June 28, 2018

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Fantastic book!!! Really great exercises in the back. I am a psychotherapist who works somatically with my clients. I have taught each of my clients the exercises and they have all (literally) had relief from it. So wonderful!!!! Supports a regulated nervous system.

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A. Meer

An Amazing Book with a Caveat

One of the things I've learned as an energy worker and a health practitioner is that everyone is different.Read more

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B. Johnston

The exercises in this book are fantastic. I'm doing them daily and am noticing improvement ...

The exercises in this book are fantastic. I'm doing them daily and am noticing improvement in a variety of symptoms, including reduced anxiety levels and increased ease of social...Read more

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Keri H

Not the book for me. Damages the science by being ableist.

Transparently, I haven’t read much of this book yet. I am not sure I will. I am an autistic parent to autistic children, and I believe in autism acceptance, helping autistic...Read more

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Wonderful exerdcises

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Philip W.

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Lots to learn! Fascinating. It opens a new horizon in therapy, especially of Trauma Disorders.

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ShopperMJ

Read it!!

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good information - and it did prompt me to read ...

the author seems rather stuck on himself,.. good information - and it did prompt me to read the ACTUAL poly vagal theory

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This book is fascinating. I can't wait to try out the techniques with some of my clients.

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Sarah Bradbury

Didn't help my autistic boys.

I bought this book hoping to find effective treatments for my two autistic children. The exercises that he lays out for autism showed no results in either of my boys.Read more

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