The Evolved Nest
Dr. Darcia Narvaez introduces us to the crucial concept of the Evolved Nest.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about 30 minutesTriune Ethics Theory
Dr. Darcia Narvaez explores how morality is constructed through experience rather than cognition. This moves us towards an Indigenous view of morality.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about 30 minutesTurning on the Connection System
Natureza Gabriel explains the importance of connection for wellbeing.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about 60 minutesClinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory
Deb Dana, LCSW, Founding Instructor of the Polyvagal Institute, helps us apply Polyvagal Theory to our wellbeing.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about a dayFrom Head to Heart in Neurophysiology
Dr. Stephen Porges on the origins and implications of the Polyvagal Theory.
CONVERSATION
≈ about a dayThe Greatest Distance in the World
Kuuyux Ilarion Merculieff on traversing the distance from the head to the heart.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about a dayPeace with the Earth
Tiokasin Ghosthorse explores the difference between peace on earth, and peace with earth.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about 60 minutesExiting the Language of Domination
The Lakota language has no words for domination.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about a dayAvoid these Common Ways of Disconnecting
Twelve common ways people fall out of connection.
RELATIONSHIPS PRACTICE
≈ about a seasonBuilding Ropes
Exploring the San concept of building ropes of relatedness.
RELATIONSHIPS PRACTICE
≈ yearsThe Daisy Model of Self-Regulation
A simple model for understanding how your nervous system works.
FRAMEWORK
≈ about 30 minutesDismantling Deathways
Tiokasin Ghosthorse on the language required to recover the impulse of Life.
RELATIONSHIPS PRACTICE
≈ about a dayGlimmers
Deb Dana, LCSW, Founding faculty of the Polyvagal Institute, teaches a brief practice on finding micro-moments of connection.
SELF PRACTICE
≈ a tiny practiceHacking Your Connection System
Quick tricks for turning on the connection system.
SELF PRACTICE
≈ about 15 minutesHear Where You Are
Bio-acoustician Michael Stocker on the sense of hearing throughout the animal kingdom.
SENSORY PRACTICE
≈ about 30 minutesReflective Listening
Listening to understand what is important to the speaker.
RELATIONSHIPS PRACTICE
≈ about a seasonSmile
The neurophysiology of the smile and its importance as an access point to the Connection system.
EMOTIONAL PRACTICE
≈ a tiny practiceSpeaking from the Heart
On learning to speak from your heart– not your head.
AWARENESS PRACTICE
≈ yearsToward Indigenous Models of Forest Stewardship
Beto Borges and Tashka Yawanawá on Indigenous models of stewarding forests.
INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS
≈ about 60 minutesTurning Your Nervous System into Your Ally
Dr. Jeff Rockwell on how to turn your nervous system into your friend.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about a seasonThe Yawanawa Light
Chief Tashka Yawanawá on the Indigenous Yawanawá people of Acre, Brasil.
EDUCATIONAL FILM
≈ about 30 minutes
Polyvagal Mindfulness
In this course, specifically created for health professionals and interested lay people, you will learn the foundations of the Polyvagal Theory, and a variety of Restorative Practices that you can engage personally, and/or utilize with patients/clients to support their well-being.