Yoga and Polyvagal Theory: Effects and Applications for Well-Being

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Author(s): Marlysa Sullivan (Maryland University of Integrative Health, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 19
Source title: Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shirley Telles (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)and Ram Kumar Gupta (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3254-6.ch022

Keywords: Medical Diagnosis and Practice / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare / Physical & Occupational Therapy

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This chapter explores yoga as a salutogenic intervention supportive of eudaimonic well-being with its wide-spread health effects for various patient populations. Autonomic nervous system regulation and resilience are considered as important meditators for the promotion of biopsychosocial health. Polyvagal theory offers a novel perspective on how underlying neural platforms support combined physiological, psychological, and behavioral states—inclusive of eudaimonic well-being. This chapter describes the convergence of neurophysiological ideas of neuroception, interoception, and neural platforms with yoga foundational concepts such as discriminative wisdom and the gunas. This translatory language of eudaimonic well-being and polyvagal theory offers a framework for yoga to be understood and integrated into current healthcare and research contexts while maintaining its unique perspective and foundational wisdom.

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