Polyvagal Institute

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Natural Neural Exercises to Enhance Emotional & Physical Health

Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this course will help you gain a better understanding of how your brains and body responds to stress and trauma.

Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory for Therapists: Part 1

This 2-part class is a cutting-edge approach to working more effectively in therapy. This class will use the lens of Polyvagal Theory to apply therapeutic processes for physiological shifts, resulting in behavioral, emotional & relational changes.

Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy using Polyvagal Principles

Join Dr. Rebecca Bailey, Jaycee Dugard, and Margie McDonald (equine specialist) in this self-paced course as they guide you through an introduction to the concept of equine therapeutic interactions using polyvagal principles.

2025 Supervision Group for FSPM: Applying the Model in Your Practice

2025 Polyvagal-Informed Focusing Teacher Training

Learn to teach Polyvagal-Informed Focusing, based on Jan Winhall’s Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. Specific tools and strategies will be shared so that you will feel confident in teaching Focusing and the basics of the FSPM.

2025 Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Certificate for Treating Trauma and Addiction

Trauma and addiction responses are increasing at an epidemic rate, and we desperately need a fresh approach. This Certificate Program expands upon content covered in the initial Felt Sense Polyvagal Model course with live and recorded content.

.The Art and Science of Polyvagal Theory

Required steps and documentation to obtain CEs from Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) for the course The Art and Science of Polyvagal Theory.

Polyvagal Theory for Somatic Experiencing Practitioners

The Polyvagal Theory for Somatic Experiencing (SE) Practitioners is specifically designed to introduce key polyvagal theories and practices to Somatic Experiencing Practitioners and students who have completed their first year of SE training.

.Polyvagal Theory: Principles & Practice for Individuals

Required steps and documentation to obtain CEs from Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) for the course Polyvagal Theory: Principles and Practice for Individuals.

Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga: simple practices to enhance wellbeing

This 4-hour training provides 2 hours of on-demand recorded lectures with Dr. Arielle Schwartz sharing her unique application of the polyvagal theory to the practice of yoga.

.Overview of Polyvagal Theory for the Newly Acquainted

Required steps and documentation to obtain CEs from Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) for the self-paced course Overview of Polyvagal Theory for the Newly Acquainted.