Structured learning paths

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Start with the foundations. Follow your curiosity.

New here? Join free Vagus School and begin with Vagus Nerve 101. These classroom topics offer ways to explore next; individual course access is shown inside Skool.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Foundations

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Begin with an introduction to the vagus nerve and stimulation concepts. Explore how breathwork, electrical approaches, and ultrasound fit into the wider subject.

Access the Vagus Nerve Course
Electrical VNS
Device track

Electrical VNS

Explore electrical stimulation, different device approaches, and the questions to consider when learning about this technology.

Learn about Electrical VNS
Ultrasound VNS
Device track

Ultrasound VNS

Learn from Sterling’s years of ultrasound work, including the US 1000 Pro and US 2000. Explore the equipment, terminology, and practical context behind the school’s ultrasound education.

Learn about Ultrasound VNS
Advanced Breathing Techniques
Breathwork

Advanced Breathing Techniques

Explore the breathing practices covered in the classroom, with explanations and guided demonstrations to help you understand the methods.

Explore breathing lessons
Vagal Theories & Research
Research

Vagal Theories & Research

Explore theories, research, and the questions researchers ask about the vagus nerve. Build context for the ideas discussed throughout the school.

Explore Vagal Science
Healing Chronic Conditions
Healing track

Resolving Chronic Illness

Explore the classroom’s discussions of chronic conditions and the nervous system. Use the lessons to build understanding and questions to discuss with your own healthcare team.

Explore the classroom topic
Nutrition for Vagal Vitality
Lifestyle

Nutrition for Vagal Vitality

Explore lessons about nutrition, digestion, and gut–brain communication as part of the wider vagus nerve learning path.

Explore nutrition lessons
Movement & the Vagus Nerve
Lifestyle

Movement & the Vagus Nerve

Explore movement and nervous system concepts through the existing classroom lessons and demonstrations.

Move with Purpose
Mindset for Vagal Resilience
Mindset

Mindset for Vagal Resilience

Explore mindset, reflection, and the nervous system through the perspectives and practices covered in the classroom.

Explore mindset lessons

Your personal voice coach.

Prefer talking things through to reading a stack of articles? Ask a question, work through an explanation, and get clearer on what to explore next.

MyUltra.coach is an automated voice coach built for Vagus School learners, with a place to save and review your conversations. Use it alongside your lessons, including when learning about an ultrasound system.

20 voice minutes each month

Create a separate MyUltra account using the same email address as your Skool account so your membership can be matched. The free allowance resets each calendar month.

Want more voice time? Vagus School Premium is $15/month and removes the standard monthly voice-minute cap.

The apps are currently offered through early access.

Bring your learning into your practice.

Meet fellow coaches exploring ultrasound in their practice. Ultra School brings you together with Sterling Cooley and talented peers to share tips, learn the technology, and develop a paid coaching service.

Join the conversations, bring your experience, and enjoy learning with people who share your interests. Ultra School is a separate paid community, with training for aspiring coaches too.

Meet the Ultra School community ↗