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On somatic regulation, the window of tolerance, and why change does not always begin with understanding.<\/em>
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Body-oriented approaches to nervous system regulation work with what the body shows in the present moment – tension, breath, trembling, an impulse to move – rather than starting from the story behind it. The aim is not to release as much as possible, but to learn to stay present with activation and to regulate it: slowing down, keeping movements small, or stopping when needed. This article explores the window of tolerance, the debate around polyvagal theory, what research shows about body-oriented interventions and therapeutic tremor, what I learned when I did too much too soon, and how this work meets Internal Family Systems therapy.
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Beginning with the body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I recently completed the first training module in a body-oriented approach to releasing tension and regulating the nervous system. Since then, one observation keeps returning: how little language is sometimes needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therapy is, for the most part, a practice of words. We explore where something comes from, make connections, and give meaning to what we feel. After more than thirty years of practice, I have no doubt about the value of that work. But the body speaks a different language. It responds before we have found words, and it often holds what we have not yet been able to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when we let the body lead? And what can science, and my own experience, tell us about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the window of tolerance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The window of tolerance describes a range of arousal in which we can feel sensations and emotions while staying present enough to think, notice and stay in contact with ourselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term was introduced by psychiatrist Daniel Siegel in The Developing Mind<\/em> (1999). Pat Ogden and colleagues later developed it further for trauma work in Trauma and the Body<\/em> (2006). Above the window lies hyperarousal: racing thoughts, panic, an urge to fight or flee. Below it lies hypoarousal: numbness, flatness, a sense of being far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank Corrigan, Janina Fisher and David Nutt (2011) linked the model explicitly to autonomic dysregulation after complex emotional trauma. Their work describes how early, repeated overwhelm can narrow the window, so that people move into hyper- or hypoarousal more quickly and find it harder to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, this changes what we aim for. The goal is not intensity. Releasing as much tension as possible, or provoking as strong a reaction as possible, is not a measure of good work. What matters is whether someone can experience activation and still remain sufficiently present \u2014 and, over time, whether the window itself becomes a little wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So much of the work consists of small questions. When does activation feel manageable? When is it becoming too much? Can you slow down, make the movement smaller, or stop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does polyvagal theory offer, and why is it debated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Few ideas have shaped body-oriented therapy as strongly as polyvagal theory, first proposed by Stephen Porges in 1994 (Porges, 2022). In simple terms, it describes the nervous system as continually scanning for safety and threat. A central idea is that safety is felt in the body, often through the presence of another person, what is called co-regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theory is also contested. In 2026, a group of 39 international researchers concluded that its biological explanation – how the vagus nerve is said to work and to have evolved – does not hold up against current evidence (Grossman et al., 2026). Porges responded that the critics are addressing a simplified version of his work rather than the theory as he formulated it (Porges, 2026). The debate continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How, then, should a clinician hold this? My own view is that two questions need to be kept apart. The first is whether the specific neurophysiology is correct \u2014 and here there is good reason for caution. The second is whether the clinical emphasis on safety, pacing, regulation and the regulating presence of another person is valuable. That emphasis is supported by much broader lines of research, in attachment, emotion regulation and trauma treatment, and does not depend on polyvagal theory being right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find polyvagal language useful as a map. It is wise to remember that it is a map, not the territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are neurogenic tremors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With certain somatic exercises, the body can begin to tremble or shake on its own. In some approaches – most notably Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), developed by David Berceli – these movements are called neurogenic tremors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience itself is striking. You do not create or control the movement; you allow it to emerge. People often describe a sense of warmth, softening or space afterwards. Sometimes emotion surfaces, sometimes nothing in particular, just a body that feels different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here honesty matters. The explanation often given – that trembling is a natural mechanism through which the body “discharges” stored stress or trauma – is a hypothesis, not an established finding. Research specifically on therapeutic tremor is still limited. Most of it consists of small pilot studies, often without strong control conditions, such as an early study among non-professional caregivers (Berceli et al., 2014). We do not yet know with confidence what the tremor itself contributes, compared with the attention, the safety of the setting and the practice of self-regulation that come with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That uncertainty does not make the experience less real. It does ask us to describe it carefully. For me, the most valuable part is not the trembling itself, but what it teaches: noticing activation as it arises, and learning that you can influence it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when we do too much, too soon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I learned this lesson in my own body during the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the first series of movements, we paused. And then something unexpected happened: my body suddenly wanted more. The trembling returned, stronger than before, and it felt as if it had its own momentum. At that moment, I did not regulate enough. I let it run. It became too intense, and that evening, I had a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a small thing, but an important one. I had known the principle for years: stay within the window of tolerance. Yet in the moment itself, a part of me followed the intensity rather than the capacity of my system. Perhaps it was curiosity. Perhaps a sense that more would mean deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I took from it was simple. The work is not about doing a lot, or doing it big. Sometimes it means consciously regulating the movements and keeping them small. Even when the body seems to want more. When I worked that way later on, the effect was much greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This also says something about timing. The signals that we have gone beyond what the system can integrate do not always appear in the moment. Sometimes they come hours later: as tiredness, a headache, restlessness or a sense of being slightly disconnected. That is useful information, not failure and it is exactly why it helps to practise this work with a trained facilitator, especially at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does research show about body-oriented therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The broader field of body-oriented therapy stands on firmer ground than tremor work alone, particularly in trauma treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Dutch research group at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, led by Minke van de Kamp, has published two meta-analyses on body- and movement-oriented interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder. These include approaches such as sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, yoga and psychomotor therapy. The first analysis, of 15 studies, found a medium effect on PTSD symptoms after removing one outlier (Hedges’ g = 0.56), with considerable variation between studies (van de Kamp et al., 2019). The updated review added newer trials and examined outcomes such as sleep quality and interoceptive awareness (van de Kamp et al., 2023). The authors concluded that the evidence is strong enough to ask whether these interventions deserve a place in PTSD treatment guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two caveats belong with these findings. The interventions studied differ widely, and much remains unknown about which elements do the work, and for whom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A related line of research concerns interoception: our capacity to perceive signals from inside the body, such as heartbeat, breath and muscle tension. Altered interoception has been linked to a range of mental health difficulties, and it is increasingly studied as a target for treatment (Khalsa et al., 2018). Much body-oriented work can be understood as interoceptive training; learning, gently and repeatedly, to notice what is happening inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the role of the facilitator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this work, the body offers signals rather than explanations. A tight jaw. A breath that suddenly becomes shallow. An impulse to pull away. Warmth, trembling, tension, or a growing sense of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facilitator’s task is not to decide what these sensations mean. Nor is it to push the body somewhere it is not ready to go. It is to stay present, help someone notice, and support them in regulating and exploring while following their system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, this means working with pacing and titration: approaching activation in small, manageable doses, and returning to rest in between. It means inviting the client to make movements smaller, to pause, to open their eyes, to feel their feet on the floor. And it means trusting that slowing down is not avoidance, but part of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The autonomy remains with the client. That principle is ethical as well as practical. A nervous system that has been overwhelmed does not learn safety by being overwhelmed again, even with good intentions. It learns safety when it discovers, again and again, that it has a say in what happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is slowing down or stopping the right choice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In body-oriented work, stopping is not a failure of the process. It is part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are moments in a session when slowing down is clearly wiser: when breathing becomes rapid and hard to steady, when someone feels flooded or panicky, or when they begin to feel numb, far away or disconnected. These are signs that activation is moving beyond the window of tolerance. The response is not to push through, but to make the movement smaller, to orient to the room, to feel the ground or to stop altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same applies after a session. Strong tiredness, a headache, disturbed sleep or a lingering sense of unrest can indicate that the system needs more rest and less intensity next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way of working is not suitable for everyone in the same form. Some physical conditions, a history of strong dissociation, or a period of acute crisis call for extra care, an adapted approach, or a conversation with a medical or mental health professional first. Good practice begins with an honest assessment of what someone’s system can hold at this moment, rather than with the exercise itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening to the body also means taking its “not now” seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does body-oriented work meet Internal Family Systems?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I recognise something very similar in Internal Family Systems (IFS), the model developed by Richard Schwartz (Schwartz & Sweezy, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFS understands the mind as made up of parts, each with its own feelings, beliefs and protective intentions. Beneath them is the Self: a quality of presence marked by curiosity, calm and compassion. In IFS, too, we do not need to analyse or retell the whole story before we can become curious about what is showing up now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts are often first noticed in the body. The tight jaw may belong to a part that holds back anger. The shallow breath may be a protector on alert. The impulse to pull away may come from a part that learned, long ago, that closeness was not safe. Rather than interpreting these sensations from the outside, we can ask the client to turn towards them from inside: What do you notice? How do you feel towards it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the two approaches support each other. Somatic work helps a client stay within the window of tolerance, so that there is enough presence \u2014 enough Self \u2014 to meet what arises. IFS offers a respectful way to relate to what the body shows, without forcing it to explain itself. In both, we follow the person’s system, at the pace it allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research on IFS is still young, though early studies are encouraging, including a pilot study among adults with PTSD after multiple childhood traumas (Hodgdon et al., 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does this matter in psychedelic-assisted therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These reflections are also relevant to psychedelic-assisted therapy. In expanded states, bodily sensations and emotions can become more intense, and they can arrive quickly. Shaking, waves of heat or cold, tension and release are not unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The capacity to notice activation, to stay in contact with oneself and to regulate when needed is therefore valuable; before, during and after a session. In my experience, it is helpful when this capacity is practised in the preparation phase, rather than first encountered in the session itself. In integration, body-oriented work can help people stay with what has opened, at a pace their system can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a clinical observation rather than a research finding; the role of somatic skills in psychedelic-assisted therapy has hardly been studied. It is also a reminder that this work always involves careful screening, preparation and integration, and that it is not suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying with what is already there<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For me, psychology, body-oriented work, nervous system regulation and presence increasingly meet in one place: staying consciously present, listening to the body, and developing a greater capacity to move between activation and rest without losing contact with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This does not replace understanding. Words, meaning and story remain important, and often they come more easily once the body feels safe enough. But the order can be different from what we expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes change begins not with understanding more, but with becoming more able to stay with what is already there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So perhaps the question is not how much you can release, but something quieter: how much can your system meet right now and what would it be like to stay with exactly that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing physical or mental health difficulties, or are considering body-oriented or psychedelic-assisted therapy, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.<\/em>
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References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Berceli, D., Salmon, M., Bonifas, R., & Ndefo, N. (2014). Effects of self-induced unclassified therapeutic tremors on quality of life among non-professional caregivers: A pilot study<\/a>. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 3<\/em>(5), 45\u201348.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrigan, F. M., Fisher, J. J., & Nutt, D. J. (2011). Autonomic dysregulation and the Window of Tolerance model of the effects of complex emotional trauma<\/a>. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 25<\/em>(1), 17\u201325.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grossman, P., et al. (2026). Why the polyvagal theory is untenable: An international expert evaluation of the polyvagal theory and commentary upon Stephen W. Porges (2025), Polyvagal theory: Current status, clinical applications, and future directions<\/a>. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 23<\/em>(1), 100\u2013112.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hodgdon, H. B., Anderson, F. G., Southwell, E., Hrubec, W., & Schwartz, R. (2022). Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of multiple childhood trauma: A pilot effectiveness study<\/a>. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 31<\/em>(1), 22\u201343.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khalsa, S. S., Adolphs, R., Cameron, O. G., et al. (2018). Interoception and mental health: A roadmap<\/a>. Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, 3<\/em>(6), 501\u2013513.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ogden, P., Minton, K., & Pain, C. (2006). Trauma and the body: A sensorimotor approach to psychotherapy<\/em><\/a>. W. W. Norton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porges, S. W. (2022). Polyvagal theory: A science of safety<\/a>. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 16<\/em>, 871227.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porges, S. W. (2026). When a critique becomes untenable: A scholarly response to Grossman et al.’s evaluation of polyvagal theory<\/a>. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 23<\/em>(1), 113\u2013128.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schwartz, R. C., & Sweezy, M. (2020). Internal Family Systems therapy<\/em><\/a> (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siegel, D. J. (1999). The developing mind: Toward a neurobiology of interpersonal experience<\/em><\/a>. Guilford Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

van de Kamp, M. M., Scheffers, M., Hatzmann, J., Emck, C., Cuijpers, P., & Beek, P. J. (2019). Body- and movement-oriented interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis<\/a>. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 32<\/em>(6), 967\u2013976.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

van de Kamp, M. M., Scheffers, M., Emck, C., Fokker, T. J., Hatzmann, J., Cuijpers, P., & Beek, P. J. (2023). Body- and movement-oriented interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis<\/a>. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 36<\/em>, 835\u2013848.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are neurogenic tremors?<\/strong>
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Neurogenic tremors are spontaneous trembling or shaking movements that can arise during certain body-oriented exercises, such as those used in Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). They are not consciously produced. The idea that they help the body release stress is a working hypothesis; research on therapeutic tremor is still limited and mostly small-scale.
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Is more trembling better?<\/strong>
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No. The aim is not to tremble as much as possible or to release as much tension as possible, but to stay present and able to regulate. Smaller, slower and more conscious movements are often more helpful than intense ones, especially at the start.
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What is the window of tolerance?<\/strong>
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The window of tolerance is a range of arousal in which you can feel sensations and emotions while remaining present enough to think, notice and stay connected. Above it lies hyperarousal, such as panic or restlessness; below it lies hypoarousal, such as numbness or feeling far away.
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Is polyvagal theory scientifically proven?<\/strong>
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No. Polyvagal theory has been influential in clinical practice, but several of its core neurophysiological claims are actively disputed in the scientific literature. Its emphasis on safety, pacing and co-regulation remains clinically useful, and is supported by broader research that does not depend on the theory itself.
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Do I need to understand my history to benefit from body-oriented work?<\/strong>
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Not necessarily. Body-oriented work starts with what is happening now, such as tension, breath or an impulse to move. Understanding and meaning may follow later, and often come more easily once the body feels safe enough.
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What if I feel worse after a session?<\/strong>
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Tiredness, a headache, restlessness or a sense of disconnection after a session can mean that the intensity was more than your system could integrate at that moment. It is useful information rather than failure. Next time, the work can be slower and smaller. If symptoms are strong or persist, consult your facilitator or a healthcare professional.
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How does body-oriented work relate to Internal Family Systems?<\/strong>
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Both approaches follow the person’s system at the pace it allows, without needing the whole story first. Body-oriented work helps someone stay within the window of tolerance; IFS offers a respectful way to relate to what arises, including sensations that may belong to protective parts.
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Is this work suitable for everyone?<\/strong>
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Not in the same form. Some physical conditions, a history of strong dissociation, or a period of acute crisis call for extra care, an adapted approach, or consultation with a professional first.
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