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Interoception is the capacity to perceive the body's inner state. Feeling the heartbeat, the breath, hunger, or a tension from within is the working of this sense. Interoception is the cornerstone of somatic awareness; for to regulate the body, one must first be able to hear its inner signals. This capacity varies from person to person and can be developed. A person who can notice their own inner state can respond to it better.