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Not Afraid to Feel

Novak Djokovic is not only aware of how is body is reacting to the big moments, he knows how to relate to what’s happening inside of body in ways to help realign his physiology and psychology to support his intentions, values, goals and highest potential.

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Michael Allison Michael Allison

Tennis is NOT an individual sport

Our subjective feelings of safety and connection reflect an underlying physiology (that we can measure) that is optimized autonomically to support our health, resilience, recovery, relating to others and performance!

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Michael Allison Michael Allison

Feeling Safe has an Underlying Physiology

Our subjective feelings of safety and connection reflect an underlying physiology (that we can measure) that is optimized autonomically to support our health, resilience, recovery, relating to others and performance!

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Michael Allison Michael Allison

Safe in the Arms of my Team?

A Polyvagal understanding of a gymnast’s struggle to return to the mat after an unexpected fall that left her feeling abandoned and alone.

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