Colette chats with Marlysa Sullivan about the Polyvagal Theory and Marlysa describes the three neural platforms and five global states of the autonomic nervous system according to this theory. They also discuss the relationship of the mental gunas of sattva, rajas and tamas to the neural platforms and how they influence one another. They cover the following topics: What is the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve. How these systems work together to regulate the body/mind. What is the Polyvagal Theory. How does the Polyvagal Theory correspond with the mental gunas. How Marlysa puts these principles into practice with clients. The top-down vs. bottom-up approach to healing therapies. Self-regulation and resilience. Transcending the gunas. Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on Immune Health NOW by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements. Please note: Banyan only ships to the US.   Visit Marlysa Sullivans website here. Check out the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call with Colette. Thanks for listening!