Biodanza and Psychosomatics
Mind, body, and emotions in Rolando Toro's innovative model
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The term Biodanza often evokes contradictory or bizarre projections on the web, sometimes due to the poor practices of some facilitators. This text aims to provide a qualified contribution based on reliable documentation.
Historically, Wilhelm Reich was the first to use body contact to release muscle tension and integrate emotional experiences. Later, Carl Gustav Jung defined movement as "active imagination," a way of manifesting the inexpressible. Today, dance and movement are recognized as interventions capable of bringing emotional, mental and physical integration.
Psychological and neurosensory research (Winnicott, Bowlby, Damasio, etc.) has shown that human thought is structured on the basis of sensory stimuli perceived in the early stages of life. Motor and sensory activities contribute to intellectual and emotional development into adulthood. Daniel Goleman's concept of "emotional intelligence" is a central focus of Biodanza. In the protected environment of a Biodanza session, daily life is suspended in favor of the exploration of new ways of thinking, perceiving and interacting, leading to a personal balance or a transformation of consciousness.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781291874440
- Category
- Personal Growth
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- Translated by: English Edition
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- Format
- EPUB