'Inspiring, refreshing and practical' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score

The new essential self-healing bible - a revolutionary body-first guide to regulating your nervous system, curing long-term pain and healing from trauma for good.

Anxious, burnt out, tired, overthinking, angry, shutting down, disassociating, procrastinating, people-pleasing, physical pain, chronic unexplained symptoms. If you're stuck, we can help.

Many of us have heard of nervous system dysregulation - but what does it actually mean, and what can we do about it? The Secret Language of the Body is your essential guide for moving out of survival mode, and healing your mind and body.

When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the short term, but can trap them in survival mode long-term, with detrimental effects. This is the state of nervous system dysregulation. Our autonomic nervous system is responsible for the constant yet subconscious communication between our brain and body, using a secret language that we urgently need to understand. Mind and body practitioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin outline the three essential steps for resolving nervous system dysregulation:

* Become aware of dysregulated body response and why they happen

* Interrupt these responses

* Redesign them into helpful reactions

Exploring the science and triggers behind nervous system dysregulation and polyvagal theory, and including a comprehensive manual of cognitive, somatic, developmental and vagus nerve-based practices, this book will teach you exactly how to create meaningful and positive changes in your mind and body today. This is your moment to awaken the vast potential hidden within yourself, become fluent in your body's inner dialogue and truly heal.

Reviews

'The Secret language of the Body is a delightfully lucid guide to getting in touch with yourself - your body - the organism you inhabit. Many mental and physical problems have their roots in habitual patterns of dealing with stressors. These originally helped you to cope and survive, but in the long range often start working against you. Jen and Karden gently and beautifully invite us to experience our selves - our bodies, minds, sensations and emotions, to befriend and care for the creatures that we are.' - Bessel van der Kolk, internationally bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score

'The secret language of the body is just that, secret, until we learn its language, and this book is our translator. Jen and Karden have connected mind and body in a new dialect, bringing you from disparate parts into a highly functioning whole. A must-read for anyone seeking profound and impactful self-healing.' - Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD

'A tactical and practical action guide to nervous system regulation and self healing. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to help you reconnect with your body's miraculous ability to heal itself.' - Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC, Owner Stop Chasing Pain

'The connection between trauma and illness is complex and poorly understood. Many people see a doctor for chronic health problems, not understanding it is connected to internal mental and emotional pain. This book shares a simple approach to create healing breakthroughs by reinventing the neurology of your mind and physiology of your body.' - Joshua Rosenthal, Founder Institute for Integrative Nutrition

'The Secret Language of the Body is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a more integrated, vibrant self. It's a must-read for those passionate about unlocking the body's profound capacity for renewal and transformation.' - Dr. Scott Lyons, Holistic Psychologist, Founder of The Embody Lab

Book Information
ISBN 9780008667658
Author Jennifer Mann
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Thorsons
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 30mm