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The Power of Polyvagal Theory: When It Doesn’t Work to Just Breathe

Diana Zotos Florio

on October 02, 2021

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It’s a simple mantra: Just breathe. And it can help get you through plenty of stressful situations by calming you down. But it’s not always the best advice. Don’t get us wrong, we are all about using breath as medicine. Sometimes, though, it’s not the right medicine at that time. It all depends on if your autonomic nervous system is stuck in a polyvagal state. Read more

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