10. Polyvagal Theory 2 – Mind-Body Integration

About This Lesson

This lesson explores the visceral drivers behind behavior and how they influence daily life through Polyvagal Theory.

The lesson compares bottom-up approaches, which focus on bodily sensations and feelings, with top-down approaches, which focus on thoughts and cognitive processes. Together, these perspectives provide a more complete understanding of emotional regulation and mind-body integration.

Neuropsychology offers insights into our “gut-level” reactions and emotions. By understanding feelings from a science-based perspective, you can develop greater awareness of how the body and mind interact.

Key topics include:

• The Central Nervous System and its role in processing information
• The Autonomic Nervous System and its subdivisions:
  • Sympathetic: Activates the fight-or-flight response
  • Parasympathetic: Supports rest and digestion

By integrating these concepts, you can develop a deeper understanding of mind-body connection and how your nervous system influences your responses and well-being.

All In The Zone Skills Training Lessons

• 1. In The Zone Skills Training – Introduction
• 2. Relaxed Moves
• 3. Soft Stomach Breathing
• 4. Position of Comfort and Relaxation Therapy
• 5. Autonomic Nervous System
• 6. Relaxed Flow vs Stress and Tension
• 7. Power Moves
• 8. Power Breathing Routine
• 9. Polyvagal Theory 1 – Introduction
• 11. Polyvagal Theory 3 – The Vagus Nerve
• 12. Social Learning Theory 1 – Introduction
• 13. Social Learning Theory 2 – How To Maximize Success
• 14. Social Learning Theory 3 – How Perception Shapes Behavior
• 15. Social Learning Theory 4 – Expanding Constructs
• 16. Social Learning Theory 5 – The Language Of Science
• 17. Social Learning Theory 6 – Internal and External Locus of Control
• 18. Social Learning Theory 7 – Reward Value & Self-Navigation
• 19. Social Learning Theory 8 – Become A Self-Learner
• 20. Social Learning Theory 9 – Self-Navigation
• 21. Social Learning Theory 10 – Applying SLT
• 22. Social Learning Theory 11 – Be Your Own Coach
• 23. Social Learning Theory 12 – Reward Value
• 24. Social Learning Theory 13 – Behavior Potential
• 25. Social Learning Theory 14 – Expectancy
• 26. Social Learning Theory 15 – Psychological Situation
• 27. Elastic Moves
• 28. Basic Stretching Routine
• 29. Advanced Stretching Routine
• 30. Total Readiness Routine
• 31. Focused Moves
• 32. Healthy Back Exercises – Section One
• 33. Healthy Back Exercises – Section Two
• 34. Healthy Back Exercises – Section Three
• 35. Healthy Back Exercises – Advanced Back Routine
• 36. Position of Strength Transfers
• 37. Polyvagal Theory 4 – Expectancy and Neuroception
• 38. Polyvagal Theory 5 – Integration
• 39. Skills Review
• 40. Welcome To The Mulry Method
• Foundational Research & Theoretical Sources