Polyvagal work is healing because it helps regulate the nervous system, allowing the body to move out of stress or survival states and back into a state of safety and connection.

This approach comes from Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges. The theory explains how the vagus nerveand the autonomic nervous system respond to safety, danger, and life threats. Polyvagal work heals by calming and retraining the nervous system so the body can experience safety, connection, and balance again.