PVT and the fight-flight-freeze response

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The Neuro-Somatic Synthesis of Ashi Points and Biomechanical Hinge Zones

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© 2026 J. Moffitt. Registered U.S. Copyright Office. Polyvagal Acupuncture®. Etymology, Historical Context, and Core Characteristics Ashi points (阿是穴, ā shì xué) are non-fixed, temporary acupuncture points characterized by localized tenderness or sensitivity upon pressure (Deadman et al., 2007; Sun, 652 CE). Unlike the 361 classical points located along established meridians, most Ashi points lack Read More

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Bridging Polyvagal Theory and TCM: Understanding the Fight-Flight-Freeze Response

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In TCM, we can view mobilization of the fight-flight response through the lens of the Yang sinew channels, which activate the body’s defensive (Wei Qi) and muscular responses, highlighting a direct correlation to the sympathetic activation described in PVT. This perspective allows us to see the cascade of physiological and energetic responses—from Qi stagnation and

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