Workshop Presentation:
Polyvagal Theory; Expression and Presentation
Understanding our Amazing Nervous System and how it communicates through our bodies in healing trauma and disease.
My focus will be on expression and presentation of the Polyvagal Theory to help us practically understand how our
nervous system communicates through our bodies. Our bodies store trauma and can heal trauma! When our body awareness is improved, our innate inner healing occurs.
In addition, I will present how our nervous system expresses itself through disease and how we can prevent and heal disease.
I will provide you with theory and experiential exercises, that you may immediately apply in your daily life.
Bio:
Donna Chisholm, PT, RYT is a licensed physical therapist and registered yoga teacher with 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in geriatric, complex medical, and neurological rehabilitation.
I have been practicing yoga for the past 25 years and have an RYT-200 hour training certification. I have a private practice in which I integrate my clinical knowledge of physical therapy with yoga principles. In addition, my practice addresses the mental, emotional and spiritual pieces, through my vast knowledge as a researcher and educator in neuroscience and resiliency training. One of my many passions, is applying these areas of training with those who have experienced trauma and health related challenges.
Some of the tools I incorporate are: mindfulness/meditation practices, breathwork, improving body awareness through somatic practices, and brain training through nervous system regulation.