ANCIENT WISDOM, SUPPORTIVE SCIENCE

For centuries, practices like breathwork, gentle movement, and energy work have been used to restore harmony in the body. Now, neuroscience and trauma research are confirming how these practices support healing at a biological level:

• Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, shows how activating the vagus nerve through practices like deep breathing, vocal toning, and grounding movement can shift the body from a fight-or-flight state into one of rest, reconnection, & repair.
• Research by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, highlights how trauma is stored in the body—and how somatic therapies like yoga, breathwork, and movement-based practices help release that stored trauma when talk therapy alone may fall short.
• Studies on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) show that somatic practices improve HRV—a key indicator of nervous system flexibility and resilience—supporting both emotional regulation and long-term physical health.
• Mind-body interventions, such as trauma-informed yoga and energy healing, have been shown to reduce cortisol levels, decrease inflammation, and enhance immune function, all of which contribute to overall well-being.