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Everyday Nervous System Regulation

Simple Exercises to Reset & Recenter

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On sale Jul 21, 2026 | 256 Pages | 9798217331130

Simple nervous system regulation exercises to feel safer, calmer, and more present—for anyone, anywhere

For many of us, stress is baseline. Busy schedules, trauma, and chronic pressure can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode. In Everyday Nervous System Regulation, Melissa Romano—bestselling author of the Vagus Nerve Deck—translates neuroscience into simple practices that return the mind and body to a calm and connected state. These accessible, somatic exercises help you reset in the moment while gradually retraining your nervous system to feel more grounded, less reactive, and attuned to the world around you.

Inside this book you will find:
  • ACCESSIBLE TOOLS: Start now—no exercise clothes required. These practices are intentionally low effort while remaining effective.
  • SCIENCE-BACKED STRESS RELIEF: Proven techniques to release stored tension and restore energy using the natural power of breath, movement, nature, and more.
  • TARGETED SOMATIC PRACTICES: Find exercises mapped to a specific experience—like anger, loneliness, or fatigue—or begin with the Emergency Toolkit that includes 10 quick resets.
  • STRUCTURED 7- AND 30-DAY PLANS: Turn simple practices into sustainable habits. Examples and templates provided.
© Alisha Faith Setchell, Alisha Faith Photography
Melissa Romano, a practitioner of integrative somatic therapy, assists individuals in their healing journey through mind-body techniques. As a social worker and yoga therapist, she is certified in somatic therapy, polyvagal theory, and various mind and body modalities. Melissa's therapeutic approach guides clients toward finding ease in discomfort, embracing their authenticity, and harnessing the healing power of their nervous system. As a single mother, Melissa's professional path has been shaped by her own profound experiences of personal healing. View titles by Melissa Romano

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Simple nervous system regulation exercises to feel safer, calmer, and more present—for anyone, anywhere

For many of us, stress is baseline. Busy schedules, trauma, and chronic pressure can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode. In Everyday Nervous System Regulation, Melissa Romano—bestselling author of the Vagus Nerve Deck—translates neuroscience into simple practices that return the mind and body to a calm and connected state. These accessible, somatic exercises help you reset in the moment while gradually retraining your nervous system to feel more grounded, less reactive, and attuned to the world around you.

Inside this book you will find:
  • ACCESSIBLE TOOLS: Start now—no exercise clothes required. These practices are intentionally low effort while remaining effective.
  • SCIENCE-BACKED STRESS RELIEF: Proven techniques to release stored tension and restore energy using the natural power of breath, movement, nature, and more.
  • TARGETED SOMATIC PRACTICES: Find exercises mapped to a specific experience—like anger, loneliness, or fatigue—or begin with the Emergency Toolkit that includes 10 quick resets.
  • STRUCTURED 7- AND 30-DAY PLANS: Turn simple practices into sustainable habits. Examples and templates provided.

Author

© Alisha Faith Setchell, Alisha Faith Photography
Melissa Romano, a practitioner of integrative somatic therapy, assists individuals in their healing journey through mind-body techniques. As a social worker and yoga therapist, she is certified in somatic therapy, polyvagal theory, and various mind and body modalities. Melissa's therapeutic approach guides clients toward finding ease in discomfort, embracing their authenticity, and harnessing the healing power of their nervous system. As a single mother, Melissa's professional path has been shaped by her own profound experiences of personal healing. View titles by Melissa Romano

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