Advancing in Esoteric Healing
The Autonomic Nervous System: Our Connection to Life
A two-part webinar exploring the polyvagal system and related treatments
with Martha Henry-MacDonald & Steve Kramer
This class will be offered in Spring 2021
Part 1: Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System and the Vagus Nerve
Our nervous system is affected by today’s world in ways we are not accustomed to; our neurological responses are heightened due to unparalleled stressors. Uncertainty will often default the nervous system to fight, flight, or freeze; yet engagement, which may lead to greater cooperation, more effective participation, and increased co-creative problem solving, may be the preferred response. Now more than ever, we need to be aware of our autonomic nervous system, and in particular, the vagus nerve and its role in our physiological and psychological decision making processes.
This presentation is an in-depth view of the autonomic nervous system with an emphasis on the polyvagal/social engagement system. You will learn about the new science which explicitly describes the three major aspects of this system and how they control our physiology, psychology and subtle energy systems. Simple and practical exercises and activities will be presented as a way to assess and work with this vital aspect in our day to day lives.
This class is open to anyone interested in learning about the polyvagal system and how to bring about more balance within their own nervous system. No Esoteric Healing background necessary - just an open mind and a computer!
Part 2: Advanced Esoteric Healing Treatment of the Polyvagal System
In this presentation, we will work with specific Esoteric Healing protocols that treat aspects of the polyvagal system that range from our social engagement to spiritual engagement. This system is unique to humanity; the vagus nerve, its centerpiece, has evolved in ways that allow for intuitive insight and group awareness. It holds the key to new ways of living that are crucial for navigating the world we live in today. This incredible nerve complex not only connects us to our personal experiences, it serves as a vehicle for our participation in humanity’s evolutionary process. The traditional protocols for the nervous system offered by Esoteric Healing texts must be expanded to account for recent scientific discoveries, as well as the challenges and opportunities of our ever-changing lives on Earth.
This class is for practitioners and students of Esoteric Healing who have completed Level 3 or 4 of Esoteric Healing, through the INEH or NAEH. This session will be comprised of presentation, discussion, and practice of Esoteric Healing techniques which address the nervous system in great detail.
Our nervous system is affected by today’s world in ways we are not accustomed to; our neurological responses are heightened due to unparalleled stressors. Uncertainty will often default the nervous system to fight, flight, or freeze; yet engagement, which may lead to greater cooperation, more effective participation, and increased co-creative problem solving, may be the preferred response. Now more than ever, we need to be aware of our autonomic nervous system, and in particular, the vagus nerve and its role in our physiological and psychological decision making processes.
This presentation is an in-depth view of the autonomic nervous system with an emphasis on the polyvagal/social engagement system. You will learn about the new science which explicitly describes the three major aspects of this system and how they control our physiology, psychology and subtle energy systems. Simple and practical exercises and activities will be presented as a way to assess and work with this vital aspect in our day to day lives.
This class is open to anyone interested in learning about the polyvagal system and how to bring about more balance within their own nervous system. No Esoteric Healing background necessary - just an open mind and a computer!
Part 2: Advanced Esoteric Healing Treatment of the Polyvagal System
In this presentation, we will work with specific Esoteric Healing protocols that treat aspects of the polyvagal system that range from our social engagement to spiritual engagement. This system is unique to humanity; the vagus nerve, its centerpiece, has evolved in ways that allow for intuitive insight and group awareness. It holds the key to new ways of living that are crucial for navigating the world we live in today. This incredible nerve complex not only connects us to our personal experiences, it serves as a vehicle for our participation in humanity’s evolutionary process. The traditional protocols for the nervous system offered by Esoteric Healing texts must be expanded to account for recent scientific discoveries, as well as the challenges and opportunities of our ever-changing lives on Earth.
This class is for practitioners and students of Esoteric Healing who have completed Level 3 or 4 of Esoteric Healing, through the INEH or NAEH. This session will be comprised of presentation, discussion, and practice of Esoteric Healing techniques which address the nervous system in great detail.
About Martha |
About Steve |
Bridging heart, mind and science, Martha integrates her extensive skills in Manual, Visceral, Neuro-Meningeal, Cranio-Sacral, Physical Therapy, Subtle Energy Medicine, and Esoteric Psychology. Martha is a certified instructor, practitioner and teacher trainer of Esoteric Healing. She has taught physical therapy postgraduate courses and meditation workshops for many years. She is a teacher of Spirit Fire's meditation practice, the Practice of Living Awareness.
Martha is a certified Esoteric Healing teacher, teacher trainer, and practitioner through the International Network for Energy Healing and a member of the National Association for Esoteric Healing. As a healing facilitator, Martha supports clients on their path to well-being, honoring their unique physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects as well as their innate healing ability. She has a private practice in Medfield, MA, where she offers personalized Manual Therapy and Esoteric Healing sessions. |
Steve's interest in energetic anatomy and subtle energy systems began after a minor snowboarding injury in the 1990's saw him on the receiving end of Esoteric Healing. One eye-opening session became ten years of sessions as Steve saw his life take on new levels of awareness. Esoteric Healing fostered delightful mind-body transformations and consistent spiritual growth which moved him to become a certified teacher and practitioner of Esoteric Healing through the International Network for Energy Healing and the National Association for Esoteric Healing.
Steve is also President of the Board of Directors at Spirit Fire, an educational non-profit focused on fostering spirituality and educating people on the importance of consciousness in everyday life. He is a teacher of Spirit Fire's meditation practice, the Practice of Living Awareness, and a certified teacher of MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) through Brown University's Center for Mindfulness. |