Calm Collective - Creating calm through nervous system regulation

05/03/2026

7 Micro Moments to build calm into every day, try one or try them all.

Support your nervous system with simple grounding and 90-second reset exercises. Trauma-informed tools to calm stress and build emotional regulation.

19/02/2026

19/09/2025

✨ Truth #1: Your nervous system runs on electrical frequencies – like a radio station ✨

Every emotion, thought, and state of mind is linked to the electrical rhythms of the brain. These rhythms, called brainwaves, are measured in Hertz (Hz). Neuroscientists have identified several types:
• Delta (0.5–4 Hz): deep sleep and restoration
• Theta (4–8 Hz): relaxation, creativity, memory integration
• Alpha (8–12 Hz): calm focus, meditative states
• Beta (12–30 Hz): alertness, problem-solving (but also linked to stress when overactive)
• Gamma (30+ Hz): peak focus, learning, consciousness integration

Research in neurophysiology and EEG studies shows that when these brainwave patterns are balanced, we experience emotional regulation, clarity, and resilience (Başar, 2012; Buzsáki & Watson, 2012).

But when the nervous system falls out of sync—such as excessive high-beta activity or disrupted alpha rhythms—the result can be anxiety, racing thoughts, and a brain that just won’t quiet down (Niedermeyer & da Silva, 2004; Harmony, 2013).

👉 The good news? Practices like meditation, breathwork, movement, and therapies that target nervous system regulation can help “retune” these frequencies—like adjusting a radio dial back to a clear signal.

20/04/2025

18/10/2024

Co regulation in action

19/09/2024

19/09/2024

Have you experienced the calm of Yoga Nidra? Here’s a 10 minute video to follow. Great for beginners no poses just calming mind and body.

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A 10-minute yoga nidra meditation to reset your nervous system with a mindful body scan, known as rotation of consciousness in yoga nidra practice. Yoga nidr...

05/08/2024

Rewire your brain from anxiety with just 20 minutes per day: https://wholebodyrevolution.com/tonicIn this video I show you three vagus nerve exercises to rew...

05/08/2024

Hope presented with severe anxiety, insomnia, dysregulated heart rate and difficulty with mental focus, and described herself as disconnected and numb. After SSP, Hope noted that she could remember traumas without reliving them. The difference was in the sense of safety.

17/06/2024

If you have to sacrifice your voice to keep the peace, it’s not longer peaceful, it’s now internal conflict.

Real peace isn't just about not fighting; it's about fairness and respect for everyone. If you have to keep quiet to avoid conflict, you're not truly at peace. You're just hiding your true feelings, which causes inner conflict and stress. True peace means being able to speak your mind and having others listen and respect you, allowing for honest communication and real harmony.

21/05/2024

🌟 Discover the power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)! 🌟

EFT, also known as "tapping," is a powerful self-help technique that combines elements of Eastern medicine and psychology. Research has shown its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, stress, and negative emotions.

Here's how to practice EFT:

1. **Setup Statement**: Start by identifying the specific issue you want to address. Craft a setup statement that acknowledges the problem while affirming self-acceptance and the intention to heal. For example, "Even though I feel overwhelmed by work, I deeply and completely accept myself."

2. **Tapping Points**: There are several key acupressure points on the body to tap on. Begin by tapping gently with two fingers on each point several times while repeating the setup statement or a shortened reminder phrase. Work through several taps on each point and the continue to the next point and tap several times repeating your statement and continue until you have tapped several times on each of the points. Here are the tapping points:
- Top of the head
- Eyebrow
- Side of the eye
- Under the eye
- Under the nose
- Chin
- Collarbone
- Under the arm
- Karate chop point (side of the hand)

3. **Reminder Phrase**: After the setup statement, continue tapping on each point while repeating a reminder phrase that encapsulates the issue. For example, "This feeling of overwhelm."

4. **Release and Reassess**: After completing a round of tapping, take a deep breath and reassess your emotional state. Notice any shifts in how you feel. Repeat the process if necessary until you feel a sense of relief or resolution.

Research supports the efficacy of EFT in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Studies have shown that tapping can help regulate the amygdala, the brain's fear center, leading to decreased emotional reactivity and improved emotional well-being.

There are some great videos on YouTube by Jessica Ortner on how to tap for stress, anxiety, fears, hunger and many other issues.

Try incorporating EFT into your self-care routine and experience its transformative effects firsthand! Remember, consistency is key, so practice regularly to reap the full benefits. ✨