Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

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• From Fight to Fawn: Navigating the Four Faces of Fear…

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From Fight to Fawn: Navigating the Four Faces of Fear

The “fight, flight, freeze, and fawn” responses are instinctive reactions that humans and many other animals display when faced with perceived threats or overwhelming stress. While these responses developed as survival mechanisms, they can also occur in non-life-threatening situations, often as a result of trauma or anxiety.

Fight is the body’s readiness to confront danger head-on. In this mode, adrenaline surges, muscles tense, and focus sharpens. People might become argumentative or physically aggressive, not always because they intend harm, but because they feel cornered or desperate to regain control of the situation.

Flight, on the other hand, prompts escape. Someone experiencing a flight response may try to withdraw physically—leaving a room, ending a phone call abruptly, or avoiding people and places associated with the threat. In psychological terms, it can also manifest as running from uncomfortable emotions or conflicts rather than addressing them.

Freeze is a state of stunned immobility. When a threat feels inescapable, the nervous system may opt to shut down movement and speech. This response often arises in moments of shock or when the brain’s circuitry for decision-making is overloaded, leaving the individual feeling “stuck” and uncertain of their next move.

Fawn involves an attempt to appease or please others to de-escalate a situation. This response often takes root in childhood for those who have experienced ongoing threats. By blending in, complying, or becoming overly accommodating, the individual aims to lower the perceived danger, hoping that a show of submission will stave off harm.

Understanding these reactions is crucial. While none of them are inherently “bad”—they’re evolutionary tools for survival—they can become maladaptive if triggered repeatedly or inappropriately, such as in the aftermath of trauma. Recognizing which response tends to surface, and in what circumstances, can help individuals develop healthier coping strategies, seek professional support when needed, and ultimately find a sense of safety and resilience in their lives.

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ZEN STORY
The Crystal Cup

A Zen master was given a beautifully crafted crystal cup. It was a gift from a former student.

He was very grateful. Every day, he enjoyed drinking out of his glass. He would show it to visitors and tell them about the kindness of his student.

But every morning, he held the cup in his hand for a few seconds and reminded himself: “This glass is already broken.”

One day, a clumsy visitor toppled the glass on its shelf. The cup fell down. When it hit the floor, it was smashed into thousands of tiny pieces.

The other visitors gasped in shock, but the Zen master remained calm. Looking at the mess in front of his feet, he said: “Ah. Yes. Let’s begin.”

He picked up a broom and started sweeping.

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YOGAPEDIA
Crane Pose (Bakasana)

What is Crane Pose?

Crane pose, or bakasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging arm balance. It is more advanced than crow pose as it requires greater strength in the arms. The practitioner balances on straightened arms, knees pressed against the upper arms and toes touching.

Instructions

• From a squat, place the hands on the floor in between the feet.

• Squeeze the upper arms with the knees.

• Exhale and lean forward, lifting the toes from the floor.

• Straighten the arms.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

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