Equanimity

Steady, even calm regardless of circumstances.

Family Existential
Valence positive
Arousal deactivated
Intensity Moderate
Opposite Turbulence

Steady, even calm regardless of circumstances. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where equanimity lives in the body

Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Head
Lightness
Quiet

Related emotions

SerenityJoy familyContentmentJoy familyAcceptanceTrust familyTurbulenceThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for equanimity. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.