Charlotte Self

I love to read.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

Bookmark this practice called: The Neuro-Fascial Release Techique.

In order to be physically and mentally healthy, our vagus nerve has to be functioning properly. When our vagus nerve functions properly were in primarily in what’s called social engagement mode. We’re also flexible and able to react appropriately to stress. We’re less susceptible to disease because our immune system is functioning at its best.

You can practice this as often as you make time for. Ideally daily— or any time you want to get back to a parasympathetic state.

Test your mobility before and after doing this practice. And if you can— journal after. Notice how your emotions change when you help your body do so what it naturally does.

TO PRACTICE:
You’ll feel the occipital bone at the base of your skull. Press firmly, but NOT too hard. Move the skin to the right and hold. Then to the left. Keep breathing.

This practice was created by Stanley Rosenberg who through polyvagal theroy (Dr. Stephen Porges) initiatively understood that trauma is stored within the body. His work with clients focused on somatic practices, specially clients with depression, anxiety, and other “disorders” that are actually adaptions.

Please share so other people have access to the healing power that can come when we understand the role of the vagus nerve and our nervous system #selfhealers

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

When musicians argue ....

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

I am embarrassed to admit how many times I’ve watched this remix.

[The Editorial Board @johnastoehr]

Kamala Harris is taking power back from the press corps. She learned from Biden’s fatal error. A THREAD.

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

I am seeing so many Republican women throwing their support behind Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Honestly, it's awe-inspiring. 🙌👏🥰🇺🇸

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

The absolute beauty and raw power of the Ocean.

[J.C. Bradbury @jc_bradbury]

I almost just fell out of my chair.
💯

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Penguins being weighed.. 😊

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

The missing square puzzle visualisation
https://t.co/w6BDI98rxi

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

They’ve grown tired of it all

📹 Pablo Rochat

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Enough for this year.. 😂 https://t.co/fp80h8hwwu

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Andrew Grantham and Clark the talking dog,

📹Talking Animals

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Happy feet art.. 😅 https://t.co/ljpHPdhIVJ

[Dr. Vin Gupta @VinGuptaMD]

With ⁦@cvspharmacy⁩ appropriately pulling “Sudafed PE” from the cold and flu section, what works best if you’re feeling unwell?

Such a confusing and frustrating space. Hope this graphic helps provide some clarity.

h/t ⁦@tori_rooney_⁩ ⁦@NBCNewsNow⁩ ⁦⁦

[Charlotte Self @selfcharlotte]

@robingustafson @barkerforbooks I love that book and think you'll be happy reading it and talking about it! Here's what I wrote about it: https://t.co/GmEEwnb5sW

[Erica Berry @ericajberry]

Taught a workshop ft. writing about animals both real + imagined so here’s part of the two-milk-crates-full library I toted and quoted from (not pictured: @aimeenez, @TaliaKolluri, @cmaum, @susanorlean, @aznfusion, @eb_bartels, Emma Marris, Henry Hoke, Ross Gay, Barry Lopez)