Beyond Polyvagal Theory
Wondering what to say about the vagus nerve now? This free guide explains what has changed, what hasn't, and how to talk about nervous system regulation with confidence
Beyond Polyvagal Theory
This free guide will give you:
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Evidence-informed language to use in your classes
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Confidence talking about the nervous system without relying on outdated explanations
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Why the "poly" aspect of the theory is now being questioned.
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Understanding of cardiac vagal tone without needing a neuroscience degree.
Recent developments in neuroscience have left many yoga teachers feeling uncertain.
Has Polyvagal Theory been disproven?
Should we stop talking about the vagus nerve?
What language feels accurate and evidence-informed?
The good news is that yoga has never depended on a single theory. This guide explains everything you need to know to stay up to date.
You don't have to do this alone!
Hi I'm Morven,
I'm Morven Hamilton, founder of Yoga by Nature, senior yoga teacher, teacher trainer and mindfulness teacher. I've been teaching yoga since 2008 and have spent nearly three decades exploring yoga as both a personal practice and a lifelong field of study.
My work sits at the meeting point of traditional yoga philosophy, somatics, holistic health and contemporary science. I'm fascinated by the places where scientific discovery and spiritual wisdom meet, and by how both can deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
Rather than seeing yoga as a collection of postures, I see it as an art form that helps us explore truth through movement, breath, relationship and self-inquiry. My teaching invites curiosity over certainty, experience over dogma and lifelong learning over fixed answers.
When I'm not teaching, you'll usually find me immersed in philosophy, reading the latest research or writing about the ever-evolving landscape of yoga teaching.
