bioenergetics

(bīˌō-ĕnˌər-jĕtˈĭks)

1. Biochemistry The study of the flow and transformation of energy in and between living organisms and between living organisms and their environment.
2. Psychology A therapeutic approach that incorporates breathing, movement, body exercises, psychotherapy, and free expression of feelings to enhance self-awareness and well-being and relieve physical and emotional tension.

Related Forms:

• biˌo·en·er·getˈic adjective