Sep 16 – Oct 7, 2026
4 - Wednesday evenings Vagus Nerve Self-Care Workshop
4 sessions
• In-person
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Penticton
About this event
A four-evening, in-person workshop held on Wednesdays. Explore the science of the vagus nerve and learn practical, accessible self-care techniques to support your nervous system and improve your health from the inside out. No previous experience needed.
Evening 1 Anatomy, Function & Self-Assessment
- Basic vagus nerve anatomy, reflexes and functions
- Conditions and diseases involving the vagus nerve
- How to self-assess your vagal tone
- Understanding the nervous system’s role in daily health
Evening 2 Manual Self-Treatment & Exercises
- Areas of the body to access and manually treat your vagus nerve
- Practical exercises and stretches for vagal tone
- Movement-based self-care routines
- Building nervous system resilience
Evening 3 Hydrotherapy, Red Light & Vagal Theories
- Hydrotherapy techniques for vagal stimulation
- Red light therapy and photobiomodulation basics
- PolyVagal and MultiVagal theories
- Resourcing your vagus nerve for the long term
Evening 4 Resourcing Your Vagus Nerve & More
- Vagus nerve theories — PolyVagal, MultiVagal and beyond
- Building a long-term vagal self-care practice
- Integrating all techniques from the series
- Q&A and next steps for your health journey
Organizer
Dawn Sharman
Organizer
Over 27 years of clinical, academic, and regulatory experience in manual therapy. Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Osteopathic Therapist, Biodynamic Craniosacral Certified, Yoga Teacher, and SAS Reviewer for CMMOTA.
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