Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coenaesthesis
Noun
ˌsiː.nəˈɛs.θɪ.sɪs
Definition
The perception of a general bodily state or the awareness of bodily sensations.
Examples
- During yoga, she became more aware of her coenaesthesis, feeling each muscle and joint in her body.
- His coenaesthesis was heightened after his prolonged meditation session.
Meaning
Coenaesthesis refers to the overall sensation of the body, including feelings of warmth, cold, pain, and other physical experiences.
Synonyms
- Body awareness
- Somatic perception
