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Core Energetics: Developing the Capacity to Love and Heal
This book is a classic text on Core Energetics, a body/mind/spirit therapeutic process developed by John C. Pierrakos MD. It stems from the work of Wilhelm Reich and Bioenergetics, but with a deepening spiritual component. The focus of the book is to open the "Core" to a new awareness of how body, emotions, mind, will and spirit form a unit. A scholarly text, the author explains in full psychological detail his theory and therapy. The result is a masterpiece of body/mind holistic thinking.
300 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 1990
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February 4, 2022
What a tough read, especially for non-native English speaking guy, but the content rewards it. The Lowen literature is far more enjoyable to read and since I am a big fan of A. Lowen and these guys have a common history when working together, I have felt an urge to read it.
I like the writers who have a holistic view into our existence and do not lock up onto one religion or falls into a trap of '-isms'. I like how the author connects the dots of all the religions, ancient history of different countries, biographies of known people, so we can better understand the energies that rules our life.
The 2nd part of the book is full of detailed descriptions on aura, blocked energies in the body, origin reasons and its impact on health and vitality and examples from his 30 year experience with bioenergetics therapy and its positive impact on the patients.
Id give a 5, but like i said, it was very very hard to read -.-
I like the writers who have a holistic view into our existence and do not lock up onto one religion or falls into a trap of '-isms'. I like how the author connects the dots of all the religions, ancient history of different countries, biographies of known people, so we can better understand the energies that rules our life.
The 2nd part of the book is full of detailed descriptions on aura, blocked energies in the body, origin reasons and its impact on health and vitality and examples from his 30 year experience with bioenergetics therapy and its positive impact on the patients.
Id give a 5, but like i said, it was very very hard to read -.-
April 24, 2012
I have alot of issues with Dr. Pierrakos work, mainly because of him changing Reich's work and his mystical leanings, however- this is a good insightful read! One of my favorites, I find it simple and easy to understand and the pictures and drawings are very helpful. This book helped me write my own book on love, healing and relationships.
January 5, 2026
In many words : love is the answer, fear is the illusion. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
September 10, 2020
A tough read but interesting view on healing past trauma.
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