Polyvagal Theory: The use of vagal regulation techniques/exercises and pranayama regulate the autonomic nervous system.

To provide easy and realistic interventions such vagal regulation and pranayama techniques that the client can use either at work or home to help reduce anxiety and stress levels. We will meet for 25 mins once a week for 4 weeks. We will reassess anxiety/stress levels and effectiveness of practices shared on a weekly basis and at the end of 4 wks.

RA is a 46 year old man with a hx of major depressive disorder, ADHD, GAD. He is currently under the care of a primary therapist and psychiatrist. Client is currently taking Linisopril for HBP, Lexipro for mood and Klonopin PRN. Client reports "feeling very stressed and anxious especially at work". He describes being prone to anxiety attacks during stressful work situations since the onset of the pandemic and is looking for simple interventions an to help him manage his anxiety at work.