Neuroception and the Heart-Mind in Chinese Medicine: Insights from Polyvagal Theory

Rosa will provide a general overview, key principles of polyvagal theory, and brief experience of polyvagal exercises that can further resilience, our ability to respond and recover from the challenges of daily living, depends in great part to the autonomic nervous system. The ANS interfaces with the world through neuroception, detection, without awareness. Our experience of life is mediated by this interface. Neuroception is the process involved in detecting cues of threat or safety and instantaneously shifting physiological state to support adaptive survival strategies.

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Rosa N Schnyer Author