Drawing has an impact on the body. Thinking about the nervous system through the lens to Dr Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, I’ll consider the significance of the ‘new’ vagus in relation to healing and social engagement. I report back on a conversation with Elisabeth Reissner, a yoga therapist who works specifically with clients who have PTSD, where we discuss parallels between her approach to ‘retuning’ the autonomic nervous system and what might happen when we make drawings. This podcast series was made possible by an Arts Council England Project Award.