somatiset
Somatiset is a term used in some theories of embodiment to refer to an integrated somatic state that encompasses bodily sensations, motor readiness, and autonomic regulation as they relate to cognition and emotion. It is not a universally standardized concept but appears in discussions of how the body shapes mental processes.
The coinage blends somatic knowledge with the suffix -et to indicate a condition or state. In the
The framework emphasizes multiple components: interoceptive signals from viscera, muscle tension, respiration, and cardiovascular activity, all
In practice, somatiset concepts inform therapies and training that aim to enhance bodily awareness and regulation,
Critics note that the lack of consensus on definition and measurement makes empirical conclusions tentative. Cultural
See also interoception, embodied cognition, somatic therapy, biofeedback, autonomic nervous system.