A1 Polyvagal Carousel Portrait with wording - Print ready
A visually engaging illustration depicts a stylised carousel scene with three horses, each rendered in a distinct colour—blue, purple, and orange—set against a soft, abstract background of flowing lines and blended gradients.
Each horse is shown in a different posture, suggesting contrasting physical and emotional states. The blue horse stands with its head lowered, conveying a sense of heaviness, stillness, or withdrawal. The purple horse is rearing upward, evoking intensity, activation, and heightened energy. The orange horse stands calmly with its head lowered toward the ground, suggesting ease, balance, and a grounded presence.
Beneath the horses, a horizontal spectrum transitions from one end to the other, visually reinforcing a movement between more activated or withdrawn states and a more settled, regulated state. Subtle design elements and colour gradients help communicate shifts in experience across this range.
The overall composition uses colour, posture, and visual flow to communicate variations in internal states, offering an intuitive and accessible metaphor for changes in the nervous system.
Designed by Sarah Camille, solaceandsanctuary.org, as an equine adaptation of Deb Dana's Polyvagal ladder.
Professional & Educational Disclaimer
This resource is an original visual adaptation inspired by the Polyvagal Theory and related educational models. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute therapeutic advice, clinical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment.
While created by a qualified counsellor, this material is not a substitute for professional mental health support. Individuals and organisations using this resource are responsible for ensuring its application is appropriate to their specific context and for seeking independent professional advice where required.
This artwork is not an official or endorsed representation of Polyvagal Theory or the work of its originators. Any interpretation or adaptation presented is the sole responsibility of the creator.
The creator accepts no liability for any outcomes, decisions, or actions taken based on the use or interpretation of this material.
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The artwork may not be altered, reproduced beyond agreed terms, resold, sublicensed, or distributed in its original digital form without prior written consent.
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By purchasing this image, you sgree to the above terms, and will contact the artist at sarah@solaceandsanctuary.org to determine any clarities required for the images application and distribution.
