Trainings and Workshops
Professional and Personal Pathways in Bodymind Integration and Core Strokes®
From Regulation to Embodied Coherence
Welcome to the International Institute for Bodymind Integration (IBI).
Core Strokes® is an integrative approach to somatic psychotherapy and bodymind transformation developed by Dirk Marivoet through more than forty years of clinical practice, teaching, and research.
Combining breath, fascia, movement, emotional regulation, developmental psychology, and relational presence, Core Strokes® offers a practical pathway toward embodiment, resilience, and authentic participation in life.
The approach integrates the Energetic Breath Cycle™, Fascia Texture Typology™, Neurofascial Encoding™, and Neurofascial Transformation Process™ into a coherent framework for personal and professional development.
Explore our upcoming trainings and workshops below.
Upcoming Trainings and Workshops
Discover upcoming Core Strokes® trainings, workshops, webinars, and experiential learning opportunities in Europe and internationally.
Whether you are seeking personal transformation, professional development, or advanced training in somatic psychotherapy and bodymind integration, these programs provide structured and experiential pathways into embodied awareness, regulation, relational presence, and transformational practice.
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Meet the Founder of Core Strokes®
In this interview, Dirk Marivoet discusses the origins, principles, and practical applications of the Core Strokes® approach, and how breath, fascia, embodiment, and relational presence support personal and professional transformation.
New to Somatic Psychotherapy?
If you are exploring professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy, somatic psychology, or bodymind integration, our comprehensive guide offers an introduction to the field, its history, core concepts, and training pathways.
What Participants Say
Over the past four decades, thousands of participants from around the world have attended trainings, workshops, and professional programs at IBI.
Here are a few reflections on their experience.
“The common thread through the week was a sense of allowing ourselves increasingly to be our fullest self, and to let the body (our own body) show us where current or past experiences are holding us back. It was deeply moving to see others (and myself too) tackle particularly painful holding patterns, and to see the joy, the lightness of being, the fresh energy that came available upon re-emerging from the intensive work.”
Marcel van Rootselaar (New York)
“The Core Strokes® Module 1 workshop left me with great admiration for this concept. As an Occupational Therapist and Massage Practitioner I experienced how to integrate emotional processing in the work. I am inspired and empowered to work more holistically. The way Dirk teaches is very practical and interactive which I really enjoyed. The self-experiencing sessions where very helpful for my own processing and I experienced amazing personal growth. Thank you for all of that, Dirk!”
Carina Sprinkhart, Occupational Therapist (Germany)
“As a young retiree, I have always suffered from low back pain and have used a number of treatments (apart from surgery) to relieve myself. I find Dirk’s “Core Strokes® ” approach very beneficial for its holistic and in-depth action. Its action on the fascias during individual sessions gave me an immediate relaxing effect on the muscles in my pelvis, giving me freedom of positioning that I had been deprived of for a long time. A therapy combining more well-known techniques with its original and synthetic contribution that I absolutely recommend.”
Dr. Bertrand Dutoit (Switzerland)
“I came out of this training-workshop really nourished both by the man and by his practical and theoretical sharing on body psychotherapy. Dirk is at the same time full of wisdom, listening, compassion, patience, knowledge and his educational sharing is remarkable. It alternates practical sessions with theoretical sessions, and as a bonus, we dance and we meditate. “
Alexis Gilliot (France)
“In the six years I’ve known Dirk Marivoet, he’s always impressed me with his enthusiasm for bodywork and his commitment to embrace the world and share his knowledge widely. He is a wise and loving teacher with a gentle heart and deep therapeutic knowledge about the body-mind.”
Paula Moreau-Smith, body psychotherapist (England)
“Dirk Marivoet’s expertise lies in a profound knowledge of the body’s and energetic systems – obviously many years of deep work flowing through his hands. I enjoyed his precise explanations of body structures and how to work with them very much. The course “Advanced Somatics Practitioner” inspired my work a lot. I can recommend him as a teacher, as well as a therapist for intense body-mind focused processes.”
Patrick Pelzner, psychologist (Switzerland)
An Invitation
Whether you are taking your first steps into embodied self-discovery or seeking advanced professional training, we invite you to explore the living intelligence of breath, fascia, movement, relationship, and consciousness through the Core Strokes® approach.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming programs.
Host a Core Strokes® Training or Workshop
Would you like to bring a Core Strokes® workshop, training, or professional development event to your region?
We collaborate with organizers, training institutes, psychotherapy associations, wellness centers, and professional communities throughout Europe and internationally.
If you have access to a suitable venue and would like to offer your clients, students, colleagues, or professional network an opportunity to experience the Core Strokes® approach, we would be happy to explore the possibilities with you.
Programs can range from introductory workshops and public events to professional trainings in somatic psychotherapy, bodymind integration, breathwork, fascia-oriented approaches, and transformational practice.
We welcome inquiries from individuals, organizations, and training centers interested in creating meaningful learning experiences in their own country or region.
Interested in Hosting an Event?
We invite you to contact us to discuss ideas, practical requirements, and potential collaboration opportunities.