20/02/2026
Bra illustration av Polyvagal Theory. Många pratar om Vagus utan att förstå hela bilden.
The question of "What is Polyvagal Theory?" is a common one, and we find that one way to deepen your understanding is to view the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) through this diagram, reviewed and approved by our co-founder, Dr. Stephen Porges himself.
Why did we create this version of an ANS graphic? Well, sometimes Polyvagal Theory is misrepresented in the infographics that spread widely across the internet. Some illustrations ignore the very important hybrid states you'll find here; even more forget to show that these states happen on a continuum. And very few mention that behavioral reactions differ greatly depending on whether we detect an environment of safety or one of threat.
In our portrayal of the Autonomic Nervous System States, we've included lots of details to give you an even more comprehensive polyvagal-informed lens.
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