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Pendulation is the rhythm of moving back and forth between tension and relaxation. In somatic work, attention swings between a difficult sensation and a safe one, like a pendulum swinging between two ends. This swing reminds the nervous system that, alongside what is difficult, what is safe also exists. Pendulation helps the body balance tension without becoming stuck in it. This movement between two poles is a natural form of self-regulation.