Core Energetics ®
Psychosomatic Therapy
Core Energetics is a holistic approach developed in the 1970s by Dr. John Pierrakos, a student of Wilhelm Reich and co-founder of Bioenergetics with Alexander Lowen. It blends body psychotherapy with spiritual principles, revolving around three key ideas: the connection of body and mind, the potential for self-healing, and the concept of ongoing creative evolution.
"Pleasure and fulfillment through energy and consciousness"
Life energy has a purpose and a sense of direction. It’s intertwined with consciousness. Everything, from the tiniest subatomic particle to the entire universe, is a form of consciousness. Core Energetics is rooted in this principle. It emphasizes the role of internal energy in shaping every aspect of our lives. It’s about allowing this life force to flow freely, bringing pleasure and presence. As we embark on the journey of personal development, we become more connected with our bodies, fostering greater self-awareness and a deeper understanding of ourselves in relation to others.
Core Energetics aims to remove the obstacles that block the life force, resulting in increased vitality and heightened awareness. While it’s something that most people might desire, change often meets resistance because we tend to avoid discomfort and stick to our familiar, even if painful, „comfort zones”.
However, the journey of growth involves stepping beyond that comfort zone, delving into the unknown and the unconscious, and facing experiences and emotions we might have believed were too risky to confront.
By working with Core Energetics, we tackle repressed emotions and experiences, taking ownership of our past to transform into more courageous and vibrant beings. This process unlocks a broader emotional range and fosters greater connection with others, enriching our quality of life.
This connection with life leads to the experience of pure pleasure due to our full embodiment.
We find ourselves laughing more heartily, loving more passionately, and living life with greater dynamism.
A process to transform the suffering that arises when our energy is scattered
Core Energetics is not about erasing pain from life, but about processing it in a healthier way. Facing what we missed in our childhood can be painful. We engage in this work to reconnect with the truth of our past experiences, embracing the emotions we had pushed away and expressing what we couldn’t at the time. Allowing repressed anger to surface reconnects us to an energy source we didn’t have access to before. It’s the energy we once had to disown because it was too painful and our ego couldn’t handle it. We ground and integrate this potent energy, which provides vitality and sparks creativity.
It’s important to note that this isn’t about blaming our caregivers; that’s not the goal.
What makes Core Energetics work so effective is that it addresses the body, breaking through long-standing defenses. Cognitive work alone is insufficient. Core Energetics is integrative:
it unifies the mind, body, emotions, sexuality, will, and spirit.
When you engage in Core Energetics, it transforms you from within and connects you with your deeper purpose, allowing you to live the life you are truly meant to live.