Bioenergetics is a way of understanding personality in terms of the body and its energetic processes. It links physical pain, muscle tension, and postural disorders with state of mind, demonstrating that suppressed emotions, unhappiness, and anger can block energy-flow and cause physical distress.
Bioenergetic Analysis is a form of therapy that combines work with the body and the mind to help people resolve their emotional problems and realize more of their potential for pleasure and joy in living.
Bioenergetics, developed by Alexander Lowen, is based on the teachings of Wilhelm Reich, the father of modern Body Psychotherapies. It includes both manipulative procedures, counseling and special exercises, and is designed to help "normal" individuals and people with affective/psychological problems as well.
