The NeuroMeditations on this page were not professionally recorded.
Please bear with me as I recreate them and hopefully, improve the sound quality.
Brain Exercises will also be up soon!
The Vagus Nerve and the Nervous System
Polyvagal Theory Resources
What is Polyvagal Theory?
I found her explanation helpful. She offers classes and I have no idea about that, but this a good video
The Vagus Nerve, Polyvagal System and Nervous System States
The Vagus Nerve Location & What Areas of the Body it Connects To
Helpful Articles about the Vagus Nerve
& the Polyvagal System
Safety and the Nervous System
For more information go to the SAFETY page
The system responds and can return to calm when you send it messages of safety. This NeuroMeditation is helpful for that, or whenever you need a barrier to the world, a deep sense of safety, unconditional love and support, or when you are doing difficult work. Practicing often can help restore a sense of safety.
Music: Golden Blossom - Tranquil Flute by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
Use this NeuroMeditation to balance the mind, increase focus and attention, and most importantly to interrupt the signaling from the amygdala so that you can bring your system into CALM. This is my version of one from the NMI page on insight timer and also on this page.
Music: Powerful Meditation Music for Concentration and Focus by Meditation and Healing on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation anchors you into your stable, rooted self using the vagus nerve; balances the mind through bi-laterall focus and bi-lateral touch
Music: Vagus Nerve Stimulation by Narayanjot Records on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation guides you through increasing love and compassion for yourself. Observe yourself and how the experiences of life have impacted you. Through the lens of love, connect with both giving and receiving whatever is needed, fostering and growing your compassion and understanding for yourself.
Music: Healing Mother by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
This NeuroMeditation anchors you in your strong, immoveable center and allows you to rest in strength as you observe all thought, feeling and sensation that arises
Music: Bamboo Garden by Buddha’s Flute
Open Heart: Increasing Compassion for Self & Others
This NeuroMeditation is the basis and foundation of Open Heart meditations. It increases love and compassion for self and others.
Music: Peaceful Garden by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
The Importance of Awe & Wonder
Awe is beneficial for everyone, especially when dealing with anything difficult. Do this often - even for a couple minutes when you are stressed/overwhelmed/hurting. This NeuroMeditation guides you through remembering with all of your senses an experience of being in a place where you FELT AWE
Music: Village Love Story by Buddha’s Flute on YouTube
Why Listening to Your Body is Important
This NeuroMeditation guides you through shifting your attention inward to: build connection with self and body; increase awareness of, and ability to listen to, information coming from your body which can help you begin to tune into what state your nervous system is in and to assess effectiveness of interventions
Music: Krishna’s Healing Power by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
My 2025 NMI Level Three Certification Small Research Study
Comparing Two Interventions To Reduce Activation Through Accessing the Vagus Nerve
Helpful Videos for Understanding YOUR Brain
You Have 3 Brains: Here's How to Use them
How the Amygdala Works
Trauma & the Nervous System
The Protein behind Interoception
More videos with Robert Sapolsky, which I recommend for understanding your brain, yourself, and your experience in a different way
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
Your Reptilian Brain Explained
The Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves
The Neuroscience Behind Behavior
Important Cautions!!
What is toxic positivity? How do people engaging in toxic positivity impact people who are struggling with any issue? Learn how to identify and avoid toxic positivity in yourself and in others. Additionally this discusses what to say to people who approach you with toxic positivity.
Grifters abound in the "healing" profession and community. Watch this video for some information on how to avoid those who are preying on your vulnerability, pain, suffering, difficulty and/or struggle. Be CAUTIOUS with your heart, mind and psyche - treat it with the care it deserves with choosing who you work with.