What's Your Nervous System Default?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What's your favorite way to start the day?
- A.
  With a balance of self-care and caring for others.
- B.
  With a calm and grounding routine.
- C.
  With activities that energize me.
- D.
  With meditation to steady my mind.
- E.
  With exercises that release tension.
2.
How do you feel about finding balance in your daily life?
- A.
  I get tense and ready to confront challenges head-on.
- B.
  I tend to put others first, even if it means silencing my own needs.
- C.
  I feel calm and connected, like everything flows naturally.
- D.
  I often feel numb or disconnected, like I'm just going through the motions.
- E.
  I feel anxious and restless, always on the move.
3.
What excites you the most about personal growth?
- A.
  Finding tranquility and reducing anxiety.
- B.
  Balancing my needs with those of others.
- C.
  Re-energizing and finding my vitality.
- D.
  Channeling my energy into positive actions.
- E.
  Deepening my sense of calm and connection.
4.
What’s your favorite way to unwind after a stressful day?
- A.
  Practicing yoga and feeling grounded.
- B.
  Releasing tension through physical activity.
- C.
  Finding a quiet space to calm my mind.
- D.
  Taking time to recharge and reconnect with myself.
- E.
  Helping others and ensuring everyone is okay.
5.
What's your biggest barrier to maintaining inner peace?
- A.
  When I prioritize others over my own needs.
- B.
  When I feel the need to constantly defend myself.
- C.
  Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape.
- D.
  Feeling drained and unable to connect with others.
- E.
  When I can't maintain my usual calm and openness.
6.
How do you most often react when faced with a challenging situation?
- A.
  I feel the urge to escape and find safety.
- B.
  I focus on keeping everyone happy and avoiding conflict.
- C.
  I stay calm and trust the process.
- D.
  I tend to shut down and withdraw.
- E.
  I confront it head-on with intensity.
7.
What keeps you up at night about your current, overall state of being?
- A.
  Feeling disconnected and unable to recharge.
- B.
  Worrying about losing my sense of calm and connection.
- C.
  Anxiety about feeling overwhelmed and restless.
- D.
  The fear of neglecting my own needs for others.
- E.
  Concerns about being too confrontational.
8.
When you've felt overwhelmed or stressed in the past, how have you reacted?
- A.
  I became tense and angry.
- B.
  I put others first and got further overwhelmed.
- C.
  I managed to stay calm and grounded.
- D.
  I felt restless and scattered and struggled to steady myself.
- E.
  I felt disconnected - like I was just going through the motions.
9.
What comes to mind when you think of relaxation?
- A.
  Steadying my mind and body.
- B.
  A calm and grounded state of being.
- C.
  Balancing my needs with others.
- D.
  Releasing tension and finding peace.
- E.
  Re-energizing and reconnecting with myself.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Ventral Vagal State
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You tend to feel calm, grounded, and connected. Relationships feel easy, your body is relaxed, and you move through life with openness and trust.Maintain that equilibrium with the following yoga poses:- Mountain Pose (Tadasana)- Easy Seat (Sukhasana),- Supported Bridge (Setu Bhandasana)- Corpose Pose (Savasana)Also try out this breathing technique: - Coherent Breathing (inhale + exhale to a steady count of 5 or 6) to maintain balance and presence.Want personalized nervous system support? Book a free consult with Dr. Sarah.
2.
Dorsal Vagal Freeze State
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Your system leans toward shutting down. You may feel numb, disconnected, or drained, as though your energy collapses when stress becomes too much.Balance that back out with the following yoga poses: - Cobra (Bhujangasana)- Low Lunge (Anjanayasana)- Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)- Seated Twist (Ardha Matseyendrasana)Also try out this breathing technique: - Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath) to re-energize and spark vitality.Want personalized nervous system support? Book a free consult with Dr. Sarah.
3.
Sympathetic Fight State
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Your system often gears up for confrontation. You may feel irritable, tense, or quick to anger when things feel threatening, ready to push back or defend yourself.Balance that back out with the following yoga poses: - Forward Fold (Uttanasana)- Child’s Pose (Balasana)- Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)- Supine Twist (Supta Matseyandrasana)Also try out this breathing technique: - Cooling Breath (aka Sitali) to release heat and soften intensity. Inhale through a rolled tongue. Exhale out your nose.Want personalized nervous system support? Book a free consult with Dr. Sarah.
4.
Sympathetic Flight State
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Your energy often rises in the form of worry or restlessness. You might feel anxious, on edge, or driven to escape situations that feel unsafe or overwhelming.Balance that back out with the following yoga poses: - Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitalasana)- Supported Bridge (Setu Bhandasana)- Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana)- Seated Forward Fold (Pashimotanasana)Also try out this breathing technique: - Box Breathing (inhale–hold–exhale–hold, equal count of 4) to steady the mind and body.Want personalized nervous system support? Book a free consult with Dr. Sarah.
5.
Mixed Fawn State
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You often seek safety by putting others first. You might notice yourself people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or silencing your own needs to avoid conflict or disconnection.Balance that back out with the following yoga poses: - Supported Fish (Matsyasana)- Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)- Tree Pose (Vrksasana)- Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana)Also try out this breathing technique: - Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) to restore balance between self and others, inner and outer.Want personalized nervous system support? Book a free consult with Dr. Sarah.

What's Your Nervous System Default?

Discover your default nervous system state and learn how to maintain balance with personalized yoga poses and breathing techniques. Take the quiz and uncover your path to inner peace!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes