Heart Rate Variability, the Vagus Nerve, and Yoga Therapy

Описание: Heart rate variability (HRV) is increasingly discussed in yoga, integrative health, and clinical settings, yet it is often misunderstood.

In this presentation, Heather Mason explores heart rate variability, the vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system flexibility through the lens of yoga therapy and physiology.

You will learn:

• What heart rate variability actually measures
• The difference between HRV and respiratory sinus arrhythmia
• The role of the vagus nerve and sinoatrial node
• How sympathetic and parasympathetic output influence the heart
• Why elongating the exhale increases HRV
• How breathing practices affect autonomic flexibility
• Practical applications for yoga teachers and yoga therapists

Heart rate variability reflects the flexibility of the autonomic nervous system; the capacity to move between mobilisation and calm in response to internal and external demands. Higher HRV is associated with psychological resilience, improved executive functioning, and cardiovascular health.

This level of anatomical and neurological understanding forms part of the foundation of our professional yoga therapy trainings.

If you are a yoga teacher, healthcare professional, psychologist, physiotherapist, or integrative practitioner seeking evidence-informed education, you may find this discussion valuable.

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