Table IV.

Example of the analytical process of challenging and transcending the researchers’ pre-understanding in relation to the constituent vitality springing forth

Pre-conceptions outlined	Experiences in the data	Reflection	Reformulated understanding
Experience-based
In movement, something seems to happen with the person, like a clarity or awakening, seen in the eyes and body expression.	The last sessions I found myself yawning uncontrollably. I just couldn't help myself. And it felt great!	The movements “stir” something up?	BBAT seems to “poke” at the standstill experience of depression, by sparking
Theoretical			both pleasurable and less
The body in depression feels numb.	It was like pinching holes in my armour, and out came a playfulness that I hadn't felt in a long time. Where did this anger come from?	The numbness is like a shell, which can be altered? An often, but not always welcome “emancipation”? Pleasure AND discomfort	pleasurable signs of vitality springing forth
Energy can be released by grounding of the body and freeing of the breathing.	You calm down and you land … my body gets rolling and swings by itself; it sort of goes “wrrm,” back and forth without having to make an effort.	Energy follows the “landing” process but is also much connected to rhythm	BBAT's grounding but also rhythmic movements open up for vitality emerging

BBAT, basic body awareness therapy.