Summary of Deb Dana's Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the reactions of the body, is also responsible for the responses and recoveries from the challenges of daily living. #2 The autonomic nervous system is made up of three parts, each with its own set of protective actions. The earliest dorsal vagal system brings strategies of immobilization. The sympathetic system, next to arrive, adds fight and flight. The