The Institute

A Center of Excellence for Somatic Psychotherapy, Holistic Bodywork & Embodied Transformation

Founded in 1994 by Dirk Marivoet, the International Institute for Bodymind Integration (IBI) is a leading European training center for integrative somatic psychotherapy, Core Strokes™, breathwork and personal development rooted in embodiment and transpersonal awareness.

IBI bridges scientific research with deep experiential practice, offering a unique methodology that unites body, emotion, mind, will, and spirit.

Its educational and research branch, the Institute for Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), expands this vision through advanced trainings, professional certification, and interdisciplinary dialogue—placing IBI at the heart of contemporary bodymind-based psychotherapy.

✅ Organizational member of the European Association for Body Psychotherapy (EABP)

🎓 Directed by Dirk Marivoet, ECP-certified psychotherapist, psychomotor therapist & international trainer

🔧 What We Offer

• Professional training in Bodymind Integration & Core Strokes™

• Advanced certification in somatic psychotherapy

• Embodied workshops & clinical intensives

• A rich, integrative curriculum grounded in Reichian, Core Energetic, and transpersonal traditions

🌀 Join us in exploring the intelligence of the body, the breath of the soul, and the integration of the whole human being.