11. Polyvagal Theory 3 – The Vagus Nerve

About This Lesson

This lesson explores the critical role of the Vagus Nerve in regulating the nervous system.

You will learn how the dorsal and ventral sides of the Vagus Nerve interact and why they are important for managing stress and tension. Both sides act as brakes on the Sympathetic Nervous System, allowing the body to shift between mobilizing and immobilizing strategies for self-protection.

Key topics include:

• How Relaxation Therapy impacts the nervous system
• The importance of Deep Rhythmic Breathing for Vagus Nerve function during stress
• How Relaxed Movement is influenced by Vagus Nerve activity
• The connection between being In The Zone and optimal Vagus Nerve functioning

Through this lesson, you will develop a deeper understanding of how the Vagus Nerve supports balance, calmness, and resilience in everyday life.

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
• 10. Polyvagal Theory 2 – Mind-Body Integration
• 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