<p>This week, we’re joined by Taylor Kruse, movement coach, educator, and founder of <em>Kruse Elite</em>, who specializes in applied neurology and the nervous system. Taylor works with adults to help them move, feel, and function better but his insights are just as relevant for kids and therapists, too.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>What “applied neurology” means and how it connects to movement and pain</p></li><li><p>Why visual and vestibular systems are key to body awareness and regulation</p></li><li><p>How the brainstem, eyes, and tongue all work together for posture and balance</p></li><li><p>The impact of mouth breathing and poor CO₂ tolerance on the nervous system</p></li><li><p>Practical drills for vision, vestibular activation, and improved breathing</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 Try one of Taylor’s breathing or visual drills and let us know how it goes!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p>Taylor’s Website</p><p><a href="https://www.kruseelite.com/">https://www.kruseelite.com/</a></p><p>Follow Taylor on Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kruseelite"><u>https://www.instagram.com/kruseelite</u></a> </p><p>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Website </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>https://harkla.co/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla YouTube</p><p>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Digital Courses</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/courses</u></a> </p>

All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

#392 - Unlocking the Nervous System: Vision, Balance, and Breathing with Taylor Kruse

DEC 24, 202561 MIN
All Things Sensory by Harkla

#392 - Unlocking the Nervous System: Vision, Balance, and Breathing with Taylor Kruse

DEC 24, 202561 MIN

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<p>This week, we’re joined by Taylor Kruse, movement coach, educator, and founder of <em>Kruse Elite</em>, who specializes in applied neurology and the nervous system. Taylor works with adults to help them move, feel, and function better but his insights are just as relevant for kids and therapists, too.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>What “applied neurology” means and how it connects to movement and pain</p></li><li><p>Why visual and vestibular systems are key to body awareness and regulation</p></li><li><p>How the brainstem, eyes, and tongue all work together for posture and balance</p></li><li><p>The impact of mouth breathing and poor CO₂ tolerance on the nervous system</p></li><li><p>Practical drills for vision, vestibular activation, and improved breathing</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 Try one of Taylor’s breathing or visual drills and let us know how it goes!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p>Taylor’s Website</p><p><a href="https://www.kruseelite.com/">https://www.kruseelite.com/</a></p><p>Follow Taylor on Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kruseelite"><u>https://www.instagram.com/kruseelite</u></a> </p><p>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Website </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>https://harkla.co/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla YouTube</p><p>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Digital Courses</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/courses</u></a> </p>