What is Bioenergetics?
A form of body psychotherapy combining physical exercises with psychological analysis.
Benefits
- Releases chronic muscular tension (character armour) holding emotional history
- Restores aliveness, pleasure, and a grounded sense of self
- Supports healing from depression, anxiety, and relational trauma
- Develops embodied self-expression and emotional authenticity
- Integrates body and mind in the therapeutic process
What to Expect
Bioenergetic sessions combine psychotherapeutic dialogue with body-based interventions — grounding exercises, stress positions (that hold tension to the point of release), movement, breath, and voice. You may be invited to kick, push, or vocalise. The therapeutic relationship is central. Sessions are typically done one-to-one with a trained psychotherapist.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who developed bioenergetics?
- Bioenergetic Analysis was developed by Alexander Lowen in the 1950s, building on the body-centred work of Wilhelm Reich. It is represented globally by the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IIBA).
- Is it recognised as psychotherapy in Italy?
- Yes — bioenergetic analysis is recognised by the Italian Federation of Psychotherapy Associations and EABP (European Association for Body Psychotherapy).