Vagal Toning Certification Program

Unlock the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Vagal Toning Certification

This comprehensive Vagal Toning Certification Program is designed for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, and trauma-informed practitioners seeking to profoundly impact nervous system regulation and facilitate trauma recovery. This 20-module course blends scientific understanding with somatic wisdom, providing you with practical, evidence-based vagal toning techniques you can immediately implement.

At its core, this training centers on Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges. Understand how your autonomic nervous system responds to perceived safety and threat, and learn how the vagus nerve, your body's largest cranial nerve, is central to this response. The vagus nerve plays a critical role in calming the stress response, enhancing emotional regulation, and restoring a sense of safety within the body. Properly stimulating the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic "rest-and-digest" system, offering relief from symptoms associated with PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain.

You’ll gain hands-on skills in applying a variety of tools to gently stimulate the vagus nerve and promote healing:

• Neuroplasticity Exercises: Learn how to leverage the brain's ability to change and adapt.
• Pranayama Yoga: Integrate breathwork for enhanced vagal nerve stimulation.
• Breathwork Techniques: Discover powerful breathing exercises for immediate stress reduction.
• Vocal Toning: Utilize the healing power of sound to activate the vagus nerve.
• Somatic Practices: Employ body-based techniques for deep relaxation and nervous system balance.

Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter Levine, and grounded in the latest neuroscience, this training equips you with lifelong skills for trauma-informed healing and empowers you to support your clients on their journey to well-being.

About the Presenter: Arielle Schwartz, PhD

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a highly respected clinical psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, and internationally recognized teacher specializing in trauma recovery. She expertly integrates EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, and yoga-based therapy to foster holistic healing. Dr. Schwartz is the author of several influential books on trauma, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, and is known for her ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and empowering practices. Learn from an expert dedicated to helping others heal from trauma and build resilience.