Two day class: July 11-12, 2026 9Am-6PM
The Vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, carrying both sensory and motor fibers and serving as a major pathway that connects the brain to various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. As a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve helps regulate essential involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. It contributes to the body's "rest and digest" response, helping to calm the body after stress, lower heart rate, improve digestion, and maintain homeostasis. The Phrenic nerve is a mixed motor/sensory nerve that courses through the neck and thorax to innervate the diaphragm.

This class will cover the basic anatomy/physiology and wide reaching effects of these nerves. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of disturbance in either system and how to address these nerves in a simple, gentle, and respectful way. Self care for the vagus nerve will be demonstrated and practiced.