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June 6-9, 2024
Yoga Journal’s #1 yoga festival you need to know about. Join us for four days of world-class yoga instruction, authentic connection and guided adventure in beautiful Bend, Oregon. You are welcome here.

As with all things in life, this schedule is subject to change. While it’s unlikely to happen, we invite you to practice aparigraha and santosha if it does.

All events are rain or shine; be prepared with layers for rapid temperature changes, with the exception of lightning, which if forecasted, may require cancellation of a paddle session.
Saturday, June 8 • 8:30am - 10:00am
Reversing Sympathetic Nervous System Dominance

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There is a new syndrome sweeping our country, driving people towards yoga and holistic healing. It is extreme sympathetic nervous system dominance, which  creates the feeling of being “wired and tired”. This overstimulation robs people of sleep, calm, and focus. It also fuels the flames of inflammation.

There is an antidote to this problem. Its roots lie in restoring vagal tone. The vagus nerve, the Xth cranial, is the powerhouse of the “rest and digest” system. In this workshop, we'll dive into ways to stimulate the vagus nerve and put its beneficial regulation to work.

Presenters
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Emily Wolbers, ND

QC Natural Health
Emily Wolbers is inspired by all things Health. She is a Naturopathic Doctor and has a Digestion & Nutrition-focused practice in Portland, Oregon. She has been teaching yoga since 2013. She completed her initial training at the White Lotus Foundation and continued on to take Advanced... Read More →


Saturday June 8, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Riverbend Park | AIR TENT
  Applied Yoga Therapeutics, Nervous System Regulation
  • Experience Level All levels
  • Music None
  • PROPS REQUIRED None
  • Pre-requisite: None
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