Analytical body psychotherapy expands the classical psychoanalytic setting by incorporating physical interaction between the patient and the therapist. Focusing on bodily processes, the principle of deferred action – the verbal processing of events after they have occurred – is complemented by immediate actions, allowing for implicit recognition and alteration of psychological processes. This introduction outlines the fundamentals of analytical body psychotherapy and presents specific treatment methods. Additionally, various setting variants and areas of indication are practically illustrated by renowned body psychotherapists. An overview of the current scientific discourse, continuing education opportunities, and future development potentials rounds out the volume. With contributions from Siegfried Bettighofer, Rudolf Maaser, and Tilmann.