Upcoming Events

Join PVI and Course Partners Jan Winhall, MSW and Arielle Schwartz, PhD as we delve into the congruence of Polyvagal Theory, vagus nerve stimulation, and yoga. We

will discuss the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and guide you through gentle practices support your wellbeing. You will learn how to naturally stimulate the vagus nerve in areas of the body where the vagus nerve travels close to the surface of your skin such as on the sides or back of the neck and on areas surrounding the ear. Dr. Schwartz will share with you the foundations of her yoga teachings integrating Science, Soma, and Soul as a foundation for a deep, meaningful connection to your Self and why having safe community spaces is essential to the healing journey.

The Embodied Dialogue Series is hosted on the PVI Community App, in the private Felt Sense Polyvagal Approach to Trauma & Addiction Group. You are invited to join the community here.

Registration is now open for Polyvagal Institute's 2024 International Gathering! This in-person and virtual event returns, this time live in Potsdam, Germany, just outside of Berlin. Featuring  Stephen Porges, Gabor Mate,  Deb Dana, and a line-up of international and European experts, we will be exploring the topic of Polyvagal Theory and the Modern Family: Finding Safety and Connection, with all content presented in English. Compliment your in-person learning experience by participating in a variety of optional Embodiment Practices that bring polyvagal principles to life.

Multilingual translation via our PVI International Partners is available for virtual audiences. 

In-person seats and accommodations at the venue are limited, so don't wait! 

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Join PVI and polyvagal experts Travis Goodman, LMFT and Darin Davidson, MD in a conversation about approaching parenting and fatherhood from a polyvagal perspective. 

Travis Goodman is a licensed family therapist and podcast host who uses polyvagal principles in his professional and personal life. He has served as a focusing partner for Jan Winhall's Felt Sense Polyvagal Model trainings at PVI. 

Darin Davidson is a polyvagal-informed orthopedic surgeon, performance coach, and father who promotes health, wellness, and sustainable high performance for his clients, integrating mind-based and body-based skills. 

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Our free Community Event Series is a chance to come together around topics, experiences and research of interest.  Please register to attend at the link below; registration ensures that you will receive a copy of the event recording if you are unable to join us live.

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Join the PVI Community for this free Somatic Movement Practice led by Amber Gray, PHD, MPH, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC. Amber is a licensed psychotherapist, innovative movement artist, board certified dance/movement therapist, master trainer and educator. She is also a member of Polyvagal Institute's Editorial Board. 

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Polyvagal-informed Dance/Movement Therapy is at the heart of Dr. Gray's Restorative Movement Psychotherapy, innovated over years of idea-sharing and collaborative teaching with Dr. Stephen Porges. The core of this work is breath, sound, and movement as a direct access to regulate the nervous system following traumatic exposure.

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Our free Community Event Series is a chance to come together around topics, experiences and research of interest.  Please register to attend at the link below; registration ensures that you will receive a copy of the event recording if you are unable to join us live.

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Join PVI and Course Partner Jessica Conway for this free informational webinar about our new course, Rising in Resilience: Freedom from Burnout for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. 

Jessica Conway, RN, MSN, RYTT has developed this course to empower nurses, first responders, and other healthcare professionals to prevent and heal burnout and optimize resilience so they can envision, create, and implement positive change. Based on Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Psychology, and Neurophysiology, 
this course teaches professionals how to choose evidence-based tools that regulate the nervous system, build capacity, and increase social engagement.

Join us for this online opportunity to meet Jessica and learn more to see if this course is the right fit for you! 

Be sure to register so that you'll receive a copy of the recording if you are unable to join us live. 

Join PVI as we welcome author Amanda Armstrong to discuss her new book, Healing Through the Vagus Nerve.  An accessible book written in approachable, non-academic language with helpful illustrations, the publication teaches all about vagal tone and the impact it has on your mental health and everyday life. A variety of exercises provide an adaptable approach to improving nervous system function.

Come hear from Amanda about her easy to understand approach to vagus nerve health, and experience a practice or two as you learn to work with your nervous system instead of against it.

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Our free Community Event Series is a chance to come together around topics, experiences and research of interest.  Please register to attend at the link below; registration ensures that you will receive a copy of the event recording if you are unable to join us live.

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