Nervous System Skills for Vaginismus
Learn your nervous system patterns and break the cycles keeping you stuck.
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Chapter 1: The Nervous System
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Lesson 1: What is the nervous system?
Learn about the nervous system and its relationship to vaginismus.
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Lesson 2: Nervous System Responses
The nervous system responds to stimuli in different ways. Learn how to leverage this knowledge to navigate your own system.
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Lesson 3: Identifying our Nervous System Patterns
We all have response patterns when a stimulus or trigger arises. Identify your response patterns so you can learn how to orient yourself when you’re activated.
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Chapter 2: Navigating State Change
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Chapter 3: System Maintenance
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Lesson 1: Daily Needs
Learn how to take a proactive approach to nervous system regulation.
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Lesson 2: Reflect
Reflect on changes you can make to your daily routine to support your nervous system proactively.
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Lesson 3: Easy Regulation Techniques
Daily regulation doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are simple tools you can use to regulate your system throughout your day.
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“I took part of the afternoon yesterday and completed your tools for nervous system regulation course. I loved it. Especially the idea of stepping down, rather than just the swift "calm down". This made so much sense and is something I've never heard about from relevant professionals in this realm in a tangible, strategic, straightforward way. You made it more accessible. Thanks for making this accessible. It was such a beneficial use of time and I'm so thankful you put this out into the world.”
— Sarah, Nervous System Skills for Vaginismus StudentCourse FAQ
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All you need is yourself! Your preferred note taking/reflection method will also be helpful (journal/pen, notes app, voice notes, etc.).
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Nope. The intention of this course, and all Yoga for Vaginismus content, is to support people with pelvic floor dysfunction with generalized content that can support their recovery alongside the specialized work they may be doing with a medical provider. Please work with a trusted medical provider when making decisions for you and your pelvic health.
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I’m not. This course is based on principles of yoga philosophy, the work of a few pelvic health experts I trust, and my own experience with navigating vaginismus. I’m not a medical provider, neuroscientist, or nervous system expert. Like any health program or protocol, please use your best judgement and work with providers you trust to support your personalized needs!