Biogenergetics is a dynamic form of therapy based on the teachings of Wilhelm Reith. 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. 'In this highly interesting and valuable attempt to restore the body to the mind, Dr. Alexander Lowen sets out in a practically useful way the principles of his new form of psychotherapy. Bioenergetics is destined to become widely influential.' From Reich to Bioenergetics Reichian Therapy, 1940-1945 13(12) Work as a Reichian Therapist, 1945-1953 25(10) The Development of Bioenergetics 35(10) The Energy Concept Charge, Discharge, Flow and Movement 45(9) You Are Your Body 54(7) Mind, Spirit and Soul 61(8) The Life of the Body: The Bioenrgetic Exercise 69(14) The Language of the Body The Heart of Life: The Heart of the Matter 83(6) Interacting with Life 89(10) Body Signs and Expressions 99(6) Bioenergetic Therapy A Voyage in Self-Discovery 105(12) The Core of Therapy 117(7) Anxiety 124(11) Pleasure: A Primary Orientation The Pleasure Principle 135(7) The Ego and the Body 142(9) A Characterology 151(19) The Hierarchy of Character Types and a Bill of Rights 170(5) Reality: A Secondary Orientation Reality and Illusion 175(8) Hang-Ups 183(10) Grounding 193(6) Falling Anxiety The Fear of Height 199(4) An Exercise in Falling 203(10) The Causes of Falling Anxiety 213(5) Falling in Love 218(7) Stress and Sex Gravity: A General View of Stress 225(7) Lower-Back Pain 232(12) The Sexual Release 244(17) Self-Expression and Survival Self-Expression and Spontaneity 261(8) Sound and Personality 269(10) The Eyes Are the Mirrors of the Soul 279(19) Headaches 298(7) Consciousness: Unity and Duality Expanding Consciousness 305(16) Words and the Heightening of Consciousness 321(9) Principles and Character 330(14) Index 344