Dorsal Vagal: The Call to Stillness

Your nervous system is wise. In times of overwhelm or prolonged stress, it may guide you into a dorsal state — one of shutdown, disconnection, or freeze. This isn’t failure. It’s a survival response, designed to protect.

You may feel heavy, foggy, numb, or far away from yourself. The invitation here is not to force activation, but to gently signal safety to the system. Stillness is sacred — and slowly, we can awaken again.

Let's begin with something simple. Even noticing your breath, or the feeling of your body on the ground, is a step toward life.