Restoring the Precursors to Autonomic Balance
The practitioner’s role is to facilitate the restoration of autonomic balance and remove neurological interference caused by a nervous system in a high state of arousal. Once parasympathetic tone is restored, the necessary precursors for neuroplasticity are in place.
What is beautiful is that as TCM and somatic therapists begin to integrate a deeper understanding of how to work with the sines to restore vagal tone, we find that it has been hiding in plain sight.
A special thanks to Mr. Peter Deadman and the team at A Manual of Acupuncture for permission to use his images.
Startle Reflex
Role: The Startle Reflex is distinct from the Moro Reflex or FPR, but when reactive, all tend to fire together. Moro Reflex, or startle reflex, involves the sudden extension and then flexion of the arms in response to a startling stimulus. The Tai Yang sinew channels govern the back and outer arms, facilitating this protective, whole-body response to sudden environmental changes.
Integration: Permanent protective mechanism (should modulate).
Corresponds to:
