The Nervous System Lives Here: Polyvagal Theory and the Biology of Home Design
What if your home isn't just a place you live in—but one your nervous system lives in too?
In this profound and poetic essay, Dr. Rini Chatterjee—integrative physician and longevity architect—reframes the modern home through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and trauma-informed healing. Drawing on neuroscience, ancient design wisdom, and psychoneuroimmunology, she explores how our environments biologically influence our emotional states, vagal tone, and capacity for healing.
From ceiling height and material texture to lighting and sound behavior, this feature challenges us to reimagine home not just as shelter—but as medicine.
🪷 “A room is not a neutral container. It is a biophysical field.”
This is a must-read for anyone interested in trauma recovery, somatic healing, neuroaesthetics, or designing spaces for true well-being.
👉 Read the full article by Dr. Chatterjee here:
The Nervous System Lives Here – Substack