Vagus Nerve Workshop

In today's fast-paced world, many people spend more time reacting than responding. Chronic stress, constant stimulation, and increasing demands can leave individuals and organizations feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and depleted.

is an engaging and highly interactive professional development experience that explores the science of the nervous system and the practical skills that help people remain calm, focused, connected, and effective under pressure.

Participants discover how the vagus nerve and autonomic nervous system influence emotions, decision-making, communication, learning, leadership, and overall well-being. More importantly, they learn simple, practical strategies that can be applied immediately in both professional and personal settings.

At Veritas, we believe the most meaningful learning occurs when people experience concepts for themselves.

This workshop incorporates interactive demonstrations, experiential activities, self-assessments, and participant involvement that bring nervous system concepts to life. Rather than simply discussing regulation, resilience, and connection, participants have opportunities to observe these principles in action and explore their impact firsthand.

Many participants describe these experiences as the most memorable aspect of the workshop. Small shifts in breathing, attention, rhythm, and connection often produce surprisingly powerful results, creating moments of insight that lectures alone cannot provide.

The result is a learning experience that is practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.

 • The role of the vagus nerve in health, regulation, and resilience in horses and humans
• How stress affects thinking, communication, learning, and performance
• Signs of nervous system activation and dysregulation
• Practical tools for self-regulation and emotional resilience
• The science and application of Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
• Co-Regulation and Heart Rate Variability: How Internal States Shape Relationships, Leadership, and Group Dynamics
• Creating environments that support safety, engagement, and learning
• Strategies for maintaining effectiveness during challenging situations

  This workshop may be delivered:

• Virtually via Zoom
• At the Veritas Equine Assisted Learning Institute facility
• At your organization, conference, school, healthcare facility, or community setting

Starting at $995 for in-person delivery at the Veritas facility.

Program fees vary based upon workshop length, group size, customization, travel requirements, and delivery format.

Contact us for a customized proposal.

  As a PATH International Education Partner, Veritas Equine Assisted Learning Institute can tailor workshop content to meet the needs of organizations, professionals, and conference audiences.

PATH International Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available when the contracted program is structured to meet applicable requirements. CEU eligibility and credit hours are determined based upon the final program design and learning objectives.

A unique roundtable discussion group. 

Workshop participants receive complimentary access to the Veritas Facilitator Diamond Table™, a monthly online discussion forum designed to support ongoing professional growth and connection. 

  At Veritas, we believe that resilience begins with awareness.

When individuals better understand their own nervous systems, they become more effective leaders, educators, healthcare providers, facilitators, family members, and community members. They develop the capacity to respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically.

Our vision is to help individuals and organizations build stronger foundations for connection, resilience, and human flourishing through experiences that transform knowledge into understanding and understanding into action.

Every meaningful change begins with awareness. This workshop is designed to help participants take that first step.