bioenergetic

Living energy systems

Bioenergetic relates to the flow and transformation of energy in living systems—how organisms convert food into usable cellular energy, store it, and expend it.

In alternative medicine, bioenergetic therapy posits that emotional trauma creates physical tension that blocks the body's energy flow: The therapist used bioenergetic techniques to release stored tension.

cellular

ATP

Cell's energy molecule

adenosine · coenzyme · catabolism · glucose · enzyme · photosynthesis · thermogenesis · calorie · redox · biochemistry

vitality

vigor

Active physical strength

resilience · endurance · robustness · exuberance · zest · liveliness · vivacity · wellness · regeneration · homeostasis

therapeutic

bodywork

Vehicle's external structure

pulsation · catharsis · embodiment

subtle

aura

Perceived emanation surrounding someone

  • chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
  • meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
  • qiVital life energy

prana · chi · reiki · acupuncture · kundalini · qigong · shiatsu

Opposites
energy source type

bioenergeticmechanical

Operated by machinery

nuclear · petrochemical · geothermal · inorganic · electrochemical

vitality framework

bioenergeticmechanistic

Viewing systems as machines

inert · lifeless · inanimate · non-living · dead

natural versus artificial systems

bioenergeticartificial

Made, not natural

synthetic · man-made · engineered · technological · industrial

Family

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