home history approach     theory & model     process     practice     benefits aspects courses sessions facilitator contact Links Theory and Model  a holistic approach         key concepts A Holistic Approach Core Energetics works on five levels - body, mind, emotions, will and spirit. However an explanation of what we mean by will and spirit may be useful. The Will, in Core Energetic terms, is of two kinds - the active or outer will and the receptive or inner will. The active will initiates assertive and aggressive behaviour. The inner, receptive will responds to intuitive and spiritual energies activated by prayer, meditation and dreams. We need both forms of will to be balanced, active and have direction in our lives. We do not prescribe any specific or rigid meaning to the concept of Spirit. Rather, we see spirit as having an individual meaning for each one of us. However we see the basis of this spirituality as love for oneself, others and all life. From this spiritual place, which we call our Higher Self, comes our creative power that gives meaning and purpose to our lives. Two fundamental areas we focus on are: - How can we work with the body, emotions and mind so that they function to their true potential? - How can we engage with the Will and the Spirit so that lives are filled with a creative loving purpose? Through this approach we arrive at an understanding of how past early painful experiences have affected us physically, psychologically and spiritually. We can then re-connect with our essential, true self, perceive our life purpose more clearly and so experience more creativity, love, joy and well being in our lives.